Guidelines for safe handling of powders and bulk solids.

Powders and bulk solids, handled widely in the chemical, pharmaceutical, agriculture, smelting, and other industries present unique fire, explosion, and toxicity hazards. Indeed, substances which are practically inert in consolidated form may become quite hazardous when converted to powders and gran...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Grossel, Stanley S., 1928-
Corporate Author: American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Center for Chemical Process Safety
Other Authors: Zalosh, Robert G.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, ©2005.
Subjects:
Bulk solids handling > Safety measures.
Bulk solids handling > Equipment and supplies > Maintenance and repair.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Guidelines for Safe Handling of Powders and Bulk Solids; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1
  • Introduction and Overview; 2
  • Particulate Characteristics and Properties; 3
  • Particulate Hazard Scenarios and Examples; 4
  • Assessing Particulate Hazards; 5
  • Equipment Hazards and Preventive/Protective Measures; 6
  • Designing and Installing Systems to Prevent and Control Combustion, Explosions, Uncontrolled Reactions, and Release of Toxic Particulate Solids; 7
  • Plant Operation and Maintenance; 8
  • Occupational Health and Environmental Considerations.
  • Appendix A Commercial Testing Facilities for Powder/Dust Hazard AssessmentsAppendix B Equipment Overview; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Glossary; Index.

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