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DUST EXPLOSION HAZARDS IN PNEUMATIC TRANSPORT

Palmer, K.N., 1973. DUST EXPLOSION HAZARDS IN PNEUMATIC TRANSPORT. Fire Research Notes 992


ABSTRACT

A broad description is given of the general characteristics of dust explosions and their effects, the principal methods of protection, test methods and their application. The problems associated with low volume/ high pressure pneumatic conveying systems are described, together with means of protection. Two dust explosions involving such systems are discussed.



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