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Combustible Dust
National Emphasis Program
Combustible Dust Oxygen in Air
Ignition Source
Dispersion Confinement
Explosion
FIRE
Deflagration
March 10, 2008
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Background
• History of Combustible Dust Incidents
• Overview of Combustible Dust NEP
• Hazard Mitigation Techniques
• Resources
• History of Combustible Dust Incidents
• Overview of Combustible Dust NEP
• Hazard Mitigation Techniques
• Resources
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Catastrophic Combustible Dust Incidents since 1995
Catastrophic Combustible Dust Incidents since 1995
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Malden Mills
Methuen, MA
December 11, 1995
37 Injured
Nylon Fiber
Combustible Dust Explosions History
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Firefighting efforts following the explosion at Malden Mills (Methuen, Massachusetts, December 11, 1995).
Firefighting efforts following the explosion at Malden Mills (Methuen, Massachusetts, December 11, 1995).
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Combustible Dust Explosions History
Jahn foundry
Springfield, MA
February 26, 1999
3 dead 9 Injured
Phenolic resin dust
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Ford River Rouge:
Secondary
Coal Dust Explosion
February 1, 1999
Combustible Dust Explosions History
Killed six workers and injured 36
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Combustible Dust Explosions History
May 16, 2002
Rouse Polymerics
Vicksburg, Ms
5 dead, 7 injured
Rubber Dust
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Combustible Dust Explosions History
• January 29, 2003 - West Pharmaceutical Services, Kinston, NC– Six deaths, dozens of
injuries – Facility produced rubber
stoppers and other products for medical use
– Plastic powder accumulated above suspended ceiling ignited
• January 29, 2003 - West Pharmaceutical Services, Kinston, NC– Six deaths, dozens of
injuries – Facility produced rubber
stoppers and other products for medical use
– Plastic powder accumulated above suspended ceiling ignited
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West Pharmaceutical facility destroyed by polyethylene dust
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Combustible Dust Explosions History
• February 20, 2003 – CTA Acoustics, Corbin, KY– Seven Workers died– Facility produced
fiberglass insulation for automotive industry
– Resin accumulated in production area that got ignited
• February 20, 2003 – CTA Acoustics, Corbin, KY– Seven Workers died– Facility produced
fiberglass insulation for automotive industry
– Resin accumulated in production area that got ignited
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Combustible Dust Explosions History
• October 29, 2003 - Hayes Lemmerz Manufacturing Plant– Two severely burned
(one of the victims died)– Accumulated aluminum
dust– Facility manufactured
cast aluminum automotive wheels
• October 29, 2003 - Hayes Lemmerz Manufacturing Plant– Two severely burned
(one of the victims died)– Accumulated aluminum
dust– Facility manufactured
cast aluminum automotive wheels
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Types of Dust Involved in incidents
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Types of Industries Involved in Dust Incidents
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Dust Incidents, Injuries, and Fatalities
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What Combustible Dusts are explosible?
• Metal dust such as aluminum and magnesium.• Wood dust• Coal and other carbon dusts.• Plastic dust• Biosolids• Organic dust such as sugar,
paper, soap, and dried blood.• Certain textile materials
• Metal dust such as aluminum and magnesium.• Wood dust• Coal and other carbon dusts.• Plastic dust• Biosolids• Organic dust such as sugar,
paper, soap, and dried blood.• Certain textile materials
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Which Industries have Potential Dust Explosion Hazards?
• Agriculture• Chemical • Textile • Forest and furniture products • Metal Processing • Paper products • Pharmaceuticals • Recycling operations (metal, paper, and plastic
recycling operations.)
• Agriculture• Chemical • Textile • Forest and furniture products • Metal Processing • Paper products • Pharmaceuticals • Recycling operations (metal, paper, and plastic
recycling operations.)
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CSB Recommendations To OSHA
1) Issue a standard designed to prevent combustible dust fires and explosions in general industry
2) Revise the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (1910.1200) to clarify that the HCS covers combustible dusts
3) Communicate to the United Nations Economic Commission (UNECE) the need to amend the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to address combustible dust hazards
4) Provide training through the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) on recognizing and preventing combustible dust explosions.
5) While a standard is being developed, implement a National Special Emphasis Program (SEP) on combustible dust hazards in general industry
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Definitions and Terminology
Combustible Dust Combustible Particulate Solid Hybrid Mixture Fugitive Grain Dust Class II Locations Deflagration Detonation Explosion Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC) Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) Upper Flammable Limit (UFL) Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT) Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE)
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NFPA 654 (2006) Definitions
Combustible dust. A combustible particulate solid that presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations, regardless of particle size or shape.
Combustible Particulate Solid. Any combustible solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape, or chemical composition.
Hybrid Mixture. A mixture of a flammable gas with either a combustible dust or a combustible mist.
What is Combustible Dust?
Definitions and Terminology
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Definitions and Terminology
NFPA 69 (2002), and 499 (2004) Definitions Combustible Dust. Any finely divided solid material 420
microns or less in diameter (i.e., material passing through a U.S. No 40 Standard Sieve) that presents a fire or explosion hazard when dispersed
1 micron (µ)
= 1.0 x 10-6 m = 1.0 x 10-4 cm = 1.0 x 10-3 mm
420 µ
= 420 x 10-4 cm = .042 cm
= 0.4mm
A typical paper thickness is approximately 0.1mm
What is Combustible Dust?
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Particle Size of Common Materials
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Class II locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust. The following are Class II locations where the combustible dust atmospheres are present:
Group E. Atmospheres containing combustible metal dusts, including aluminum, magnesium, and their commercial alloys, and other combustible dusts whose particle size, abrasiveness, and conductivity present similar hazards in the use of electrical equipment.
Group F. Atmospheres containing combustible carbonaceous dusts that have more than 8 percent total entrapped volatiles (see ASTM D 3175, Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in the
Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke, for coal and coke dusts) or that have been sensitized by other materials so that they present an explosion hazard. Coal, carbon black, charcoal, and coke dusts are examples of carbonaceous dusts.
Group G. Atmospheres containing other combustible
dusts, including flour, grain, wood flour, plastic and chemicals.
Class II Locations
Definitions and Terminology
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Deflagration Vs. Explosion
Deflagration. Propagation of a combustion zone at a speed that is less than the speed of sound in the unreacted medium.
Detonation. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is greater than the speed of sound in the unreacted medium.
Explosion. The bursting or rupture of an enclosure or a container due to the development of internal pressure from deflagration.
Explosion
Deflagration
Detonation
Definitions and Terminology
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How are MEC and LFL Different?
Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC)
The minimum concentration of combustible dust suspended in air, measured in mass per unit volume that will support a deflagration.
The lower flammable limit is the lowest concentration of a combustible substance in an oxidizing medium
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL)
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL)
The upper flammable limits is the highest concentration of a combustible substance in an oxidizing medium that will propagate a flame.
Definitions and Terminology
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Source: Dust Explosions in the Process Industries, Second Edition, Rolf K Eckhoff
Explosible Range
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Definitions and Terminology
Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT). The lowest temperature at which ignition occurs.
Lower the particle size – Lower the MIT Lower the moisture content - Lower the MIT
Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE). The lowest electrostatic spark energy that is capable of igniting a dust cloud.
Energy Units (millijoules) Decrease in particle size and moisture content – decreases MIE An increase in temperature in dust cloud atmosphere - decreases MIE
Deflagration Index, Kst – Maximum dp/dt normalized to 1.0 m3
volume.
Pmax – The maximum pressure reached during the course of a deflagration.
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Dust explosion class Kst (bar.m/s) Characteristic
St 0 0 No explosion
St 1 >0 and <=200 Weak explosion
St 2 >200 and <=300 Strong explosion
St 3 >300 Very strong explosion
Deflagration Index - Kst
Kst = (dP/dt)max V1/3 (bar m/s)
where:
(dP/dt) max = the maximum rate of pressure rise (bar/s)
V = the volume of the testing chamber (m3)
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
InitialInternal Deflagration
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
InitialInternal Deflagration
Shock Wave
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
InitialInternal Deflagration
Elastic ReboundShock Waves
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
ProcessEquipment
InitialInternal Deflagration
Dust clouds causedby Elastic Rebound
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
Containment Failure from InitialDeflagration
Dust Clouds Causedby Elastic Rebound
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
Secondary DeflagrationInitiated
Dust Clouds Causedby Elastic Rebound
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
Secondary DeflagrationPropagates through Interior
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
ProcessEquipment
Secondary DeflagrationVents from Structure
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
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The “Typical” Explosion Event
Secondary DeflagrationCauses Collapse and Residual Fires
Time, msec.0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 325
Diagrams Courtesy of John M. Cholin, P.E., FSFPE, J.M. Cholin Consultants, Inc.
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Dust Handling
Equipment
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Types of Equipment Used in Dust Handling
• Bag Openers (Slitters)• Blenders/Mixers• Dryers• Dust Collectors• Pneumatic Conveyors• Size Reduction Equipment
(Grinders)• Silos and Hoppers• Hoses, Loading Spouts,
Flexible Boots
• Bag Openers (Slitters)• Blenders/Mixers• Dryers• Dust Collectors• Pneumatic Conveyors• Size Reduction Equipment
(Grinders)• Silos and Hoppers• Hoses, Loading Spouts,
Flexible Boots
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U.S (1985 -1995)
U.K ( 1979 -1988)
Germany (1965 – 1980)
Material Number of Incidents
%
Number of Incidents
%
Number of Incidents
%
Dust Collectors Grinders Silos/Bunkers Conveying System Dryer/Oven Mixers/Blenders Other or Unknown
156
35
27
32
22
>12
84
42
9
7
9
6
>3
23
55
51
19
33
43
7
95
18
17
6
11
14
2
31
73
56
86
43
34
20
114
17
13
13
10
8
5
27
Total 372 100 303 100 426 100
Equipment Involved in Dust Explosions
Source: Guidelines for Safe Handling of Powders and Bulk Solids, CCPS, AICHE
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Blenders/Mixers
• Heat Generation due to– Rubbing of Solids– Rubbing of internal
parts
• Electrostatic Charging of the Solids
• Dust Formation inside of the equipment
• Heat Generation due to– Rubbing of Solids– Rubbing of internal
parts
• Electrostatic Charging of the Solids
• Dust Formation inside of the equipment
Source: http://www.fedequip.com/abstract.asp?ItemNumber=17478&txtSearchType=0&txtPageNo=1&txtSearchCriteria=ribbon_mixer
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Dryers
• Direct-Heat Dryers– Convective Drying
System– Heat provided by heated
air or gas– Moisture is carried by
drying medium
• Indirect–Heat Dryers– Heat transfer by
Conduction– Steam for Jacketed
Dryers
• Direct-Heat Dryers– Convective Drying
System– Heat provided by heated
air or gas– Moisture is carried by
drying medium
• Indirect–Heat Dryers– Heat transfer by
Conduction– Steam for Jacketed
DryersSource:www.barr-rosin.com/products/rotary-dryer.asp
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Dust Collectors
• Cyclone Separators
• Electrostatic Precipitators
• Fabric Filters
• Wet Scrubbers
• Cyclone Separators
• Electrostatic Precipitators
• Fabric Filters
• Wet Scrubbers
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Dust Collectors
• Presence of easily ignitable fine dust atmosphere and high turbulence
• Experienced many fires over the years due to broken bags.
• Ignition source is electrostatic spark discharges
• Another ignition source is entrance of hot, glowing particles into the baghouse from upstream equipment
• Presence of easily ignitable fine dust atmosphere and high turbulence
• Experienced many fires over the years due to broken bags.
• Ignition source is electrostatic spark discharges
• Another ignition source is entrance of hot, glowing particles into the baghouse from upstream equipment
Fabric Filters (Baghouses)
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Pneumatic conveying system
• Downstream equipment have high rate of risk for fires and explosion
– Static electricity is generated from particle to particle contact or from particle to duct wall contact.
– Heated particles which are created during grinding or drying may be carried into the pneumatic conveying system and fanned to a glow by high gas velocity.
– Tramp metal in the pneumatic system may also cause frictional heating.
– Charged powder may leak from joints to the atmosphere and electrostatic sparking can occur resulting in an explosion.
• Downstream equipment have high rate of risk for fires and explosion
– Static electricity is generated from particle to particle contact or from particle to duct wall contact.
– Heated particles which are created during grinding or drying may be carried into the pneumatic conveying system and fanned to a glow by high gas velocity.
– Tramp metal in the pneumatic system may also cause frictional heating.
– Charged powder may leak from joints to the atmosphere and electrostatic sparking can occur resulting in an explosion.
Figure source:www.flexicon.com/us/products/PneumaticConveyingSystems/index.asp?gclid=COa2kKWK4o8CFQGzGgodikc9Dg
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Pneumatic conveying systems (Cont.)
• Prevention and Protection systems– Venting– Suppression– Pressure Containment– Deflagration Isolation– Spark detection and extinguishing system– Use of inert conveying gas
• Prevention and Protection systems– Venting– Suppression– Pressure Containment– Deflagration Isolation– Spark detection and extinguishing system– Use of inert conveying gas
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Size Reduction System
• Size reduction equipment is regarded as a possible ignition source because of friction and hot surfaces arising from grinding
• Entrance of metal into the equipment
• Too slow feed rate can increase the possibility of fire/explosion hazard
• Size reduction equipment is regarded as a possible ignition source because of friction and hot surfaces arising from grinding
• Entrance of metal into the equipment
• Too slow feed rate can increase the possibility of fire/explosion hazard
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Silos and Hoppers
• No inter-silo Venting• Silos and hoppers shall be located outside the
buildings with some exceptions• Air cannons not to be used to break bridges in silos• Detection of smoldering fires in silos and hoppers
can be achieved with methane and carbon monoxide detectors
• Pressure containment, inerting, and suppression systems to protect against explosions
• Venting is the most widely used protection against explosions
• No inter-silo Venting• Silos and hoppers shall be located outside the
buildings with some exceptions• Air cannons not to be used to break bridges in silos• Detection of smoldering fires in silos and hoppers
can be achieved with methane and carbon monoxide detectors
• Pressure containment, inerting, and suppression systems to protect against explosions
• Venting is the most widely used protection against explosions
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Hazard MitigationHazard Mitigation
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Hazard Mitigation
Dust control
Ignition source control
Damage control
Dust control
Ignition source control
Damage control
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Dust Control
Design of facility & process equipment
Contain combustible dust
Clean fugitive dustRegular program
Access to hidden areas
Safe cleaning methods
Maintenance
Design of facility & process equipment
Contain combustible dust
Clean fugitive dustRegular program
Access to hidden areas
Safe cleaning methods
Maintenance
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Dust Layer Thickness Guidelines
1/8” in grain standard
Rule of thumb in NFPA 6541/32” over 5% of area
Bar joist surface area ~ 5%
Max 20,000 SF
Idealized
Consider point in cleaning cycle
1/8” in grain standard
Rule of thumb in NFPA 6541/32” over 5% of area
Bar joist surface area ~ 5%
Max 20,000 SF
Idealized
Consider point in cleaning cycle
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Ignition Source Control
Electrical equipment
Static electricity control
Mechanical sparks & friction
Open flame control
Design of heating systems & heated surfaces
Use of tools, & vehicles
Maintenance
Electrical equipment
Static electricity control
Mechanical sparks & friction
Open flame control
Design of heating systems & heated surfaces
Use of tools, & vehicles
Maintenance
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Damage Control Construction
Detachment (outside or other bldg.)Separation (distance with in same room)Segregation (barrier)Pressure resistant constructionPressure relieving constructionPressure VentingRelief valvesMaintenance
Detachment (outside or other bldg.)Separation (distance with in same room)Segregation (barrier)Pressure resistant constructionPressure relieving constructionPressure VentingRelief valvesMaintenance
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Damage Control Systems
Specialized detection systems
Specialized suppression systems
Explosion prevention systems
Maintenance
Specialized detection systems
Specialized suppression systems
Explosion prevention systems
Maintenance
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NEP/ Industry Application
– Agriculture
– Chemicals
– Textiles
– Forest and furniture products
– Metal processing
– Tire and rubber manufacturing plants
– Paper products
– Pharmaceuticals
– Wastewater treatment
– Recycling operations (metal, paper, and plastic.)– Coal dust in coal handling and processing facilities.
– Agriculture
– Chemicals
– Textiles
– Forest and furniture products
– Metal processing
– Tire and rubber manufacturing plants
– Paper products
– Pharmaceuticals
– Wastewater treatment
– Recycling operations (metal, paper, and plastic.)– Coal dust in coal handling and processing facilities.
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Other Programs
State plan participation in this national emphasis effort is strongly encouraged but is not required.
does not replace the grain handling facility directive, OSHA Instruction CPL 02-01-004, Inspection of Grain Handling Facilities, 29 CFR 1910.272.
not intended for inspections of explosives and pyrotechnics manufacturing facilities covered by the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (1910.119)
does not exclude facilities that manufacture or handle other types of combustible dusts (such as ammonium perchlorate) covered under the PSM standard.
State plan participation in this national emphasis effort is strongly encouraged but is not required.
does not replace the grain handling facility directive, OSHA Instruction CPL 02-01-004, Inspection of Grain Handling Facilities, 29 CFR 1910.272.
not intended for inspections of explosives and pyrotechnics manufacturing facilities covered by the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (1910.119)
does not exclude facilities that manufacture or handle other types of combustible dusts (such as ammonium perchlorate) covered under the PSM standard.
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CSHOs Safety and Health
• PPE and Nonspark Producing Clothing
• Use of Cameras
• Use of Safe Practices when collecting dust samples
• PPE and Nonspark Producing Clothing
• Use of Cameras
• Use of Safe Practices when collecting dust samples
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Primary Applicable OSHA Standards
1910.22 General – Housekeeping
1910.307 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
1910. 263 Bakery Equipment
1910.265 Sawmills
1910.272 Grain Handling
General Duty Clause
1910.22 General – Housekeeping
1910.307 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
1910. 263 Bakery Equipment
1910.265 Sawmills
1910.272 Grain Handling
General Duty Clause
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Lab Tests and Results
• Percent through 40 mesh• Percent moisture content• Percent combustible material• Percent combustible dust• Metal dusts will include resistivity • Minimum explosive concentration (MEC)• Minimum ignition energy (MIE)• Class II test• Sample weight• Maximum normalized rate of pressure rise (dP/dt) – Kst Test• Minimum ignition temperature
• Percent through 40 mesh• Percent moisture content• Percent combustible material• Percent combustible dust• Metal dusts will include resistivity • Minimum explosive concentration (MEC)• Minimum ignition energy (MIE)• Class II test• Sample weight• Maximum normalized rate of pressure rise (dP/dt) – Kst Test• Minimum ignition temperature
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Laboratory Testing
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LABORATORY TESTING OF EXPLOSIVE DUSTS
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Initial Sample Preparation
• Samples are sieved
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Sieve stack
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Sample Loading
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Sieved Sample
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• At this point (if appropriate) moisture content, combustible fraction and resistivity are determined
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Explosibility Testing Paths
• Two main branches of testing are available– Class II– Kst
Note – the CSHO must pick ONE branch of testing
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Class II Testing
• Class II tests must be requested if electrical issues are in play
• Testing uses an electrical arc for ignition source (2.4 joules)
• Results must not be used for engineering calculations
• It is much more likely to prove that a dust is explosive, than class II
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Class II Dust Chamber
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Dust Loaded
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Chamber Assembled
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Kst Testing
• Unless electrical considerations exist, this is the superior test
• Ignition source is a chemical igniter (2500 joules)• Chamber configuration allows for some engineering
calculations• Note that the Lab uses a low turbulence chamber –
results are lower than high turbulence by 4-5 X Use for rough comparisons only
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20 Liter Chamber
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Loaded
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Prepared for Firing
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Conclusion
Two basic explosibility tests run at the Lab– Class II – for electrical – Kst – to demonstrate explosiveness
CSHO must determine which test will best serve their needs, as only one or the other will be performed
Lab will always discuss options with the CSHO to help decision making
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ResourcesResources
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Safety and Health Information Bulletin
PurposeBackgroundElements of a Dust ExplosionFacility Dust Hazard AssessmentDust ControlIgnition ControlDamage ControlTrainingReferences
PurposeBackgroundElements of a Dust ExplosionFacility Dust Hazard AssessmentDust ControlIgnition ControlDamage ControlTrainingReferences
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NFPA Standards – Dust Hazards
654 General664 Wood61 Agriculture484 Metal480 Magnesium481 Titanium482 Zirconium485 Lithium
654 General664 Wood61 Agriculture484 Metal480 Magnesium481 Titanium482 Zirconium485 Lithium
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NFPA Standards – Electrical & Systems
70 National Electric Code
499 Classification of Combustible Dust
68 Deflagration Venting Systems
69 Explosion Prevention Systems
91 Exhaust Systems
70 National Electric Code
499 Classification of Combustible Dust
68 Deflagration Venting Systems
69 Explosion Prevention Systems
91 Exhaust Systems
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Combustible Dust NEP
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