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STP958
Industrial Dust Explosions

Cashdollar KL, Hertzberg M
Pages: 372
Published: 1987

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Papers provide new data from laboratory and large-scale dust explosibility testing, data from recent accident investigations in industry, and information on the practical design of preventive and protective measures for industrial equipment. This is a comprehensive reference for such industries as coal mining, electric power generation, grain handling, plastics, chemicals, wood products, and metal powders.



Table of Contents

Overview
Cashdollar K., Hertzberg M.

Introduction to Dust Explosions
Cashdollar K., Hertzberg M.

Influence of Temperature and Pressure on the Explosion Characteristics of Dust/Air and Dust/Air/Inert Gas Mixtures
Wiemann W.

Thermal Autoignition Temperatures from the 1.2-L Furnace and Their Use in Evaluating the Explosion Potential of Dusts
Conti R., Hertzberg M.

The U.K. Approach to Dust Explosibility Assessment and Its Relevance to Explosion Prevention and Protection
Abrahamsen A.

Propagation of Coal Dust Explosions in Pipes
Pineau J., Ronchail G.

Secondary Dust Explosions
Kauffman C., Nicholls J., Sichel M., Srinath S.

Laboratory and Mine Dust Explosion Research at the Bureau of Mines
Cashdollar K., Hertzberg M., Sapko M., Weiss E.

Investigations into the Buildup and Development Conditions of Coal Dust Explosions in a 700-m Underground Gallery
Kleine W., Müller G., Margenburg B., Michelis J.

Coal Dust and Gas Explosion Suppression by Barriers
Furno A., Ng D., Pro R., Sapko M.

Research on the Suppression of Coal Dust Explosions by Water Barriers
Lu J., Zhou D.

Preventive and Design Measures for Protection Against Dust Explosions
Bartknecht W.

Review of Coal Pulverizer Fire and Explosion Incidents
Zalosh R.

Coal Pulverizer Explosions
Carini R., Hules K.

Coal Dust Explosions in the Cement Industry
Alameddin A., Luzik S.

A Sugar Dust Explosion and Some Measures to Limit Its Consequences
Belmans R., Geysen W., Scheys L.

Recent Dust Explosion Experiences in the U.S. Grain Industry
Kauffman C.

A Differentiated Approach to Sizing of Dust Explosion Vents: Influence of Ignition Source Location with Particular Reference to Large, Slender Silos
Eckhoff R.

Suppression of Maize Dust Explosions
Moore P.

Grain Dust Probes—Calibration and Measurement
Rajendran N.

Ignition Probability of Hybrid Mixtures
Napier D., Roopchand D.

Determination of Metal Sparking Characteristics and the Effects on Explosive Dust Clouds
Dahn C., Reyes B.

Testing of Electrical Equipment for Use in Class II Hazardous Locations
Vaickauski R.

A Brief History of Dust Explosions
Nagy J., Verakis H.

Author Index


Subject Index


Committee: E27
Paper ID: STP958-EB
DOI: 10.1520/STP958-EB
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5019-5

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