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SPRAY DRYER EXPLOSION RISKS [+ SAFETY PRACTICES]
When dust, in the right concentration, meets an ignition source in an enclosed space, it tends to explode. The obvious answer is to eliminate dust from processing operations, but that’s not always easy to do. It’s especially difficult with spray drying, which is a process engineered to create dust. To address this, responsible manufacturers understand
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EXAMPLES OF COMBUSTIBLE DUST
The night of February 7th, 2008, was like any other night at the Georgia Sugar Refinery—that is, until a massive factory explosion lit up the Savannah, Georgia night sky. As a result of the blast, 14 people lost their lives, and over 40 others were injured. The U.S. Chemical and Safety Board ultimately determined that
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7 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING EXPLOSION RELIEF DOORS & VENTS
Many types of industrial and agricultural equipment can experience explosions or deflagration events. Explosion relief vents and doors lessen their impact by releasing the sudden pressure increase in a safe direction. This ensures the structural integrity of the vessel containing the explosion isn’t compromised and stops anyone nearby from being injured. You might consider explosion
