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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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
LanguageEnglish
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.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN0816909512
9780816909513
1591248590
9781591248590
9780470925072
0470925078
9780470925058
0470925051
1282774182
9781282774186
9786612774188
6612774185
0861909512
Physical Description1 online resource (xvii, 796 pages) : illustrations

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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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