Simple devices to prevent dust explosion propagation in charge chutes and pipes

This paper is a report of an experimental programme of work to develop inexpensive dust explosion propagation prevention devices. Two types of device were investigated: one is intended for use with charge chutes attached to process vessels and one is intended for use with pipes attached to process v...

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Published in:Journal of loss prevention in the process industries 2003-07, Vol.16 (4), p.333-340
Main Authors: Holbrow, P, Tyldesley, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dust explosion
Explosion propagation
Venting
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Summary:This paper is a report of an experimental programme of work to develop inexpensive dust explosion propagation prevention devices. Two types of device were investigated: one is intended for use with charge chutes attached to process vessels and one is intended for use with pipes attached to process vessels. Three dusts were used with K St values up to 308 bar m s -1. Both devices were found to be effective and resulted in the elimination or significant reduction in the flame from the charge chute or the pipeline.
ISSN:0950-4230
DOI:10.1016/S0950-4230(03)00017-2