FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR COMBUSTIBLE POWDER PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR SYSTEM
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2020-02
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Failure to properly define operating hazards associated with pneumatic
conveying system for combustible powder transportation has led to several
incidences of fires and explosions. These hazards are mostly preventable if
adequate safety measures are provided for the pneumatic conveying systems for
dust and combustible materials during the system design, installation and
operating stages. This paper presents assessment on risk of fire and explosive
hazards associated with pneumatic conveying system for a combustible powder
transportation and prescribe the best practice to prevent possible accident that
might result from improper practice. The safety practice and relevant regulations
for zoning of the operating area and guide for proper selection of suitable class of
measuring instrumentation for safe system operation are enumerated.
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pneumatic conveyor, fire explosion, hazards, dust, risk assessment