Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Handbook : A Guide to Good Industry Practices.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- 1 Combustible Dusts -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Metrics -- 1.3 Size and Shape -- 1.4 Size Distribution -- 1.4.1 Weighted Distributions -- 1.4.2 Number Weighted Distributions -- 1.4.3 Volume Weighted Distributions -- 1.4.4 Intensity Weighted Distributions -- 1.4.5 Size Distribution Statistics -- 1.5 Why Some Dusts are Combustible -- 1.6 Common Causes of Dust Explosions and Risk Mitigation -- 1.6.1 General -- 1.6.2 Explosion Hazard Zones Classification -- 1.7 Closing Remarks and Definitions -- 2 The Basics of Dust Explosions -- 2.1 Conditions for Dust Fires and Explosions -- 2.1.1 Explosion Limits -- 2.2 Primary and Secondary Dust Explosions -- 2.3 Explosions within Process Equipment -- 2.3.1 Baghouse Dust Explosion Case Study -- 2.3.2 Blender and Grinder Dust Explosions -- 2.3.3 Dryer Dust Explosion Scenarios -- 2.3.4 Case Study of an Aluminum Dust Explosion -- 2.4 Other Examples of Catastrophic Incidents -- 2.5 Ignition Sensitivity -- Recommended References -- 3 Factors Infl uencing Dust Explosibility -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Particle Size and Dust Concentration -- 3.3 Particle Volatility -- 3.4 Heats of Combustion -- 3.5 Explosive Concentrations and Ignition Energy -- 3.6 Classification of Dusts -- 3.7 Oxidant Concentration -- 3.8 Turbulence -- 3.9 Maximum Rate of Pressure Rise -- 3.10 Presence of Volatile and Flammable Gases -- 3.11 Limiting Oxygen Concentration -- 3.12 Important Definitions and Concepts -- Recommended References -- 4 Explosion Prevention in Grain Dust Elevators -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Causes -- 4.3 Properties of Grain Dusts -- 4.4 Case Studies -- 4.4.1 Toepfer Puerto San Martín Explosion,Argentina, October 2001 -- 4.4.2 Coinbra Paranaguá Explosion, Brazil, November 2001 -- 4.4.3 Aca San Lorenzo Explosion, Argentina,April 2002.

4.4.4 Grain Elevator Dust Explosion in Minnesota, August 17, 2012 -- 4.4.5 De Bruce Grain Elevator in Wichita, KS 1998 -- 4.4.6 Grain Elevator Explosion in Kansas City, October 29, 2011 -- 4.4.7 Port Colbourne Elevator in Ontario, Canada, 1952 -- 4.4.8 Explosions at Various U.S. Facilities -- 4.4.9 Other Examples -- 4.5 Best Industry Practices -- 4.5.1 Bucket Elevator Legs -- 4.6 Osha Grain Handling Standard Audit Questionnaire -- 4.6.1 Section (d) Emergency Action Plan -- 4.6.2 Section (e) Training -- 4.6.3 Section (f) Hot Work Permit -- 4.6.4 Section (g) Entry into Grain Handling Structures -- 4.6.5 Section (h) Entry into Flat Storage Structures -- 4.6.6 Section (i) Contractors -- 4.6.7 Section (j) Housekeeping -- 4.6.8 Section (k) Grate Openings -- 4.6.9 Section (l) Filter Collectors -- 4.6.10 Section (m) Preventive Maintenance -- 4.6.11 Section (n) Grain Stream Processing Equipment -- 4.6.12 Section (o) Emergency Escape Note: Applies only to grain elevators -- 4.6.13 Section (p) Continuous-Flow Bulk Grain Dryers Note: Applies only to grain elevators -- 5 Coal Dust Explosibility and Coal Mining Operations -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Coal as a Fuel -- 5.3 Heat and Energy -- 5.4 Coal Dust Suspension, Confinement, Resuspension and Explosions -- 5.5 Processing Equipment Explosion Hazards -- 5.6 Coal Mining Operations and Safety -- 5.6.1 Overview -- 5.6.2 Origins of Coal Bed Methane and Explosions -- 5.6.3 Longwall Mining -- 5.6.4 Controlling Explosion Risks at Coal Mine Working Faces -- 5.6.5 Stratification -- 5.6.6 Use of Portable Methane Detectors -- 5.6.7 Summary of Monitoring Principles and Best Practices -- 5.6.8 Estimating and Controlling Methane Concentration -- 5.6.9 Managing Ignition Sources -- 5.6.10 Case Study - The Massey Mine Disaster -- 5.6.11 Other Case Studies -- 5.6.12 Application of Rock Dusting -- 5.6.13 Methane Degasification.

5.6.14 Prevention, Early Detection and Fire Suppression -- Recommended References -- 6 Preventing Fires and Explosions Involving Metals -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Combustibility Properties of Metals -- 6.3 Explosion Temperatures -- 6.4 Dry Powder (Class D Fires) -- 6.5 Case Studies -- 6.5.1 Combustible Metal Dust Led to Fatal Flash Fire -- 6.5.2 Watco Mechanical Services -- 6.5.3 Metal Recycling Facility Fire - California -- 6.5.4 Other Case Studies -- 6.6 Good Industry Practices for Prevention and Risk Mitigation -- 6.6.1 General Good Practices -- 6.6.2 Considerations for Operations and Maintenance -- 6.6.3 Assessing and Mitigating Equipment Explosion Hazards -- 6.7 Risk Screening Guidelines and Resources -- Recommended References -- 7 Phlegmatization, Diluent Dusts, and the Use of Inert Gases -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Phlegmatization -- 7.3 Addition of Diluents -- 7.4 Application of Inert Gases -- 7.4.1 Best Practices -- 7.5 Case Study -- 8 Augmenting Risk Mitigation with Leak Detection and Repair -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Why Ldar Programs are Needed -- 8.3 Sources of Fugitive Air Discharges -- 8.4 Good Industry Practices -- Appendix A: General Guidelines on Safe Work Practice -- Glossary of Terms -- Index -- EULA.

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