Controlling Cotton, Wool and Dyestuff Dust in the Textile Industry LEVCentral Expert Commentary Textile dust has long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Depending on the material being processed, workers may be exposed to cotton dust, wool process …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Explosion protection remains one of the most specialised aspects of industrial ventilation and dust extraction design. Whilst the primary objective should always be to prevent explosive atmospheres from developing, there are many applications where suitable explosion protection …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Where combustible dusts are handled, assumptions can be dangerous. Materials that appear harmless in normal operation may possess explosion characteristics that only become apparent when dispersed as a dust cloud. This SHAPA Technical Bulletin provides an excellent …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Nanotechnology has introduced a new generation of engineered materials with unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. As particle size is reduced into the nanometre range (typically 1–100 nm), materials can behave very differently from their conventional micron-sized …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Powder coating is one of the most widely used industrial finishing processes, providing durable, corrosion-resistant coatings without the use of conventional solvent-based paints. However, the process introduces a unique combination of hazards, including combustible dusts, high-voltage electrostatic …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Rotary valves are often overlooked because of their apparent simplicity. Yet they are among the most critical components in many pneumatic conveying, dust collection and bulk solids handling systems. A poorly selected rotary valve can restrict product …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary One of the most common misconceptions surrounding combustible dusts is the assumption that if a material is not obviously dangerous, it cannot present an explosion risk. In reality, many everyday materials including food powders, wood dusts, pharmaceuticals, …
Understanding the Fire, Explosion and Health Risks Associated with Aluminium Dust LEVCentral Expert Commentary Aluminium is often viewed as a relatively benign engineering material. However, when aluminium is processed into fine particles, powders or dusts, its hazard profile changes …
Why Understanding Powder Behaviour is Essential for Safe, Efficient and Reliable Process Design LEVCentral Expert Commentary Powders and bulk solids are encountered throughout industry, from food production and pharmaceuticals to chemicals, minerals, metals, waste processing and dust collection systems. …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Combustible dust explosions are often associated with chemical plants and heavy industry, yet some of the most serious dust explosion incidents have occurred within food manufacturing and processing facilities. Materials such as flour, sugar, dried milk, starches, …
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