An Introduction to Dust Explosions: Understanding the Myths and Realities of Dust Explosions for a Safer Workplace

by Paul Amyotte

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123970075
• ISBN13: 9780123970077
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"