Dust Explosions: Course, Prevention, Protection

✍ Scribed by Dr. Wolfgang Bartknecht (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
• Year: 1989
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 278
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The author summarizes todays knowledge of the cause and consequences of dust explosions which were the main focus of his professional life. The presence of explosible dust/air mixtures does not generally represent a risk of an explosion although all organic and metallic dusts are explosible. The author develops test-methods for explosion hazards associated with dust and constructive methods to prevent dust explosions. The book is written for practical use. The reader learns to recognise the hazard of a dust explosion and the effectiveness of safety measures. The book is richly illustrated and demonstrates the correct use of the empirical theories.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages I-X
Introduction....Pages 1-1
Historical Review....Pages 2-23
Dust as a Dispersed Substance....Pages 24-26
Material Safety Specifications....Pages 27-124
Protective Measures Against the Occurrence and Effects of Dust Explosions....Pages 125-245
Concluding Remarks....Pages 246-246
Acknowledgements....Pages 247-247
Appendix....Pages 248-253
References....Pages 254-259
Back Matter....Pages 260-270

✦ Subjects

Safety in Chemistry, Dangerous Goods; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering