An Introduction to Dust Explosions

Understanding the Myths and Realities of Dust Explosions for a Safer Workplace

von Paul R Amyotte

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Preventable dust explosions continue to occur in industry in spite of significant research and practice efforts worldwide over many years. There is a need for effective understanding of the unique hazards posed by combustible dust. This book describes a number of dust explosion myths - which together cover the main source of dust explosion hazards - the reasons they exist and the corresponding scientific and engineering facts that mitigate these circumstances. An Introduction to Dust Explosions describes the main erroneous beliefs about the origin and propagation of dust explosions. It offers fact-based explanations for their occurrence and the impact of such events and provides a critical guide to managing and mitigating dust explosion risks.

• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Industrien und Branchenstudien Arbeitgeber-Arbeitnehmer-Beziehungen, Arbeitsschutz und Gesundheitsschutz Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz
• ISBN: 9780123970077
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.06.2013
• Größe: 228 x 149 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier Science