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Critical issues for safer dryer operations
Article first published online: 8 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/prs.11484
Copyright © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
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Kwasny, R. (2012), Critical issues for safer dryer operations. Proc. Safety Prog., 31: 185–186. doi: 10.1002/prs.11484
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- Issue published online: 17 MAY 2012
- Article first published online: 8 MAR 2012
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Keywords:
- dust explosions;
- calorimetric characterization;
- dryer protection;
- tests for thermal hazard characterization;
- hazard strategy
Abstract
Drying is an especially hazardous operation. To make this operation safer, it is critical to understand the hazards associated with decomposition, fire, and explosion including worst-case scenarios resulting from operational and control failures.
This article describes the tests and standards required to prevent accidents when handling bulk powders and dusts. The outcome of these tests and standards is to quantify the risks for normal and upset conditions and to implement adequate safeguards to prevent accidents. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2012