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Largest Problems Facing the Combustible Dust Community – Views of 30 Experts

This US-based knowledge website is dedicated to the issues surrounding Combustible/Explosive Dusts. In the opening words of the website they offer the following excellent summary:- “One of the biggest issues in dust explosion and fire prevention is lack of information …

SHAPA Dust Explosion Protection using Flameless Venting

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled Dust Explosion Protection using Flameless Venting by Jef Snoeys of Fike Corporation. A snippet taken from the documents introduction: A new …

HSE HSG103 – Safe Handling of Combustible Dusts

This HSE guidance publication provides practical advice on the prevention and mitigation of dust explosions and fires. The guidance is intended for employers, managers, foremen and safety representatives working in the many industries where combustible dusts may be present. A …

IChemE Book – Dust Explosion Prevention and Protection – A Practical Guide

Available from IChemE Bookshops – this definitive guide is a combination and revision of IChemE’s three well-known practical texts on aspects of dust explosions. Covering a comprehensive range of topcis including dust ignitability, flammability and explosibility characteristics, the guide also …

IChemE – Dust Explosions in The Process Industries

Published by Gulf Professional and available from IChemE Bookshop (follow the URL Link below). Unfortunately, dust explosions are common and costly in a wide array of industries such as petrochemical, food, paper and pharmaceutical. It is imperative that practical and …

L138 – Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.

This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances …