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Dust Explosion Risk ReductionDust explosions can occur during elevation of certain bulk materials, particularly in bucket elevators. There are 3 required elements for an explosion to occur:
Bucket elevators routinely operate in conditions where Nos. 1 and 2 are constantly present. Only the condition of the bearings, buckets, belts or chains determine if and when No. 3 will be introduced.OLDS ELEVATORS™ operate in a “flooded” mode where the rotating casing and screw are filled with the material being conveyed. There is insufficient oxygen in the system to support combustion in the unlikely event that a spark should occur. Refer to technical publication “Developments in Bulk Material Elevation Technology” by Wypych, Olds and McIntosh, September 2007.
Sugar dust is so combustible that static electricity, sparks from metal tools or a cigarette can ignite explosions. |
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