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Classification of dispersibility for combustible dust based on Hausner ratio. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2022.104925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Insight into the dust explosion hazard of pharmaceutical powders in the presence of flow aids. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2021.104655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Paul R. Amyotte
- Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science Dalhousie University Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
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- Centre for Risk, Integrity and Safety Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science Memorial University St. John's Newfoundland & Labrador Canada
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Bu Y, Amyotte P, Li C, Yuan W, Yuan C, Li G. Effects of dust dispersibility on the suppressant enhanced explosion parameter (SEEP) in flame propagation of Al dust clouds. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 404:124119. [PMID: 33075625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This work presents an overview about the suppressant enhanced explosion parameter (SEEP) phenomenon in aluminum dust explosion moderation. The SEEP phenomenon can be attributed to either the flammable gas produced by decomposition of insufficient chemical suppressant so as to form an explosible hybrid mixture, or to the improvement in dust dispersibility caused by small amounts of thermal inhibitor so as to form better dispersed dust clouds. Aluminum (Al) and four particle sizes of alumina (Al2O3) were used to confirm a physically caused SEEP phenomenon by performing flame propagation experiments. Higher flame spread velocities (FSVs) in Al dust clouds were found in the presence of 5 or 10% <150 and <45-µm Al2O3 powder. Adding micro-sized Al2O3 disrupted inter-particle contact in combustible dusts, decreased inter-particle forces, and formed dust clouds with better dispersibility, thereby decreasing the effective particle size distribution (PSD) of Al dust. A strong thermal effect brought about by 2.5 µm Al2O3 overcame the negative effect of improved dispersion, preventing SEEP from occurring. The addition of 50 nm Al2O3 increased cohesion of powder mixtures, and decreased dust dispersibility. With benefits from both dispersion suppression and the thermal effect, Al flame propagation was well quenched.
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- Yajie Bu
- Fire & Explosion Protection Laboratory, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China; Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang 110168, China
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- Fire & Explosion Protection Laboratory, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Fire & Explosion Protection Laboratory, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China; State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Safety Technology, China Coal Technology & Engineering Group Shenyang Research Institute, Fushun 113122, China.
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- Fire & Explosion Protection Laboratory, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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Bu Y, Yuan Y, Xue S, Amyotte P, Li C, Yuan W, Ma Z, Yuan C, Li G. Effect of admixed silica on dispersibility of combustible dust clouds in a Godbert-Greenwald furnace. POWDER TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.07.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yuan Z, Khakzad N, Khan F, Amyotte P. Risk analysis of dust explosion scenarios using Bayesian networks. RISK ANALYSIS : AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS 2015; 35:278-291. [PMID: 25264172 DOI: 10.1111/risa.12283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this study, a methodology has been proposed for risk analysis of dust explosion scenarios based on Bayesian network. Our methodology also benefits from a bow-tie diagram to better represent the logical relationships existing among contributing factors and consequences of dust explosions. In this study, the risks of dust explosion scenarios are evaluated, taking into account common cause failures and dependencies among root events and possible consequences. Using a diagnostic analysis, dust particle properties, oxygen concentration, and safety training of staff are identified as the most critical root events leading to dust explosions. The probability adaptation concept is also used for sequential updating and thus learning from past dust explosion accidents, which is of great importance in dynamic risk assessment and management. We also apply the proposed methodology to a case study to model dust explosion scenarios, to estimate the envisaged risks, and to identify the vulnerable parts of the system that need additional safety measures.
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- Zhi Yuan
- Safety and Risk Engineering Group (SREG), Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada, A1B 3×5
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Yuan Z, Khakzad N, Khan F, Amyotte P, Reniers G. Risk-Based Design of Safety Measures To Prevent and Mitigate Dust Explosion Hazards. Ind Eng Chem Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ie4018989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Zhi Yuan
- Safety and Risk Engineering Group (SREG), Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 3X5, Canada
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- Safety and Risk Engineering Group (SREG), Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 3X5, Canada
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- Safety and Risk Engineering Group (SREG), Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 3X5, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X4, Canada
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- Safety and Security Science Group, Faculty TPM, Jaffalaan 5, 2628 BX Delft, Belgium
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Ding Y, Sun J, He X, Wang Q, Yin Y, Xu Y, Chen X. Flame propagation characteristics and flame structures of zirconium particle cloud in a small-scale chamber. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s11434-010-4140-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liu Y, Sun J, Chen D. Flame propagation in hybrid mixture of coal dust and methane. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2007.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Amyotte PR, Pegg MJ, Khan FI, Nifuku M, Yingxin T. Moderation of dust explosions. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2007.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Abbasi T, Abbasi SA. Dust explosions-cases, causes, consequences, and control. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2007; 140:7-44. [PMID: 17194531 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2006] [Revised: 11/03/2006] [Accepted: 11/06/2006] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Dust explosions pose the most serious and widespread of explosion hazards in the process industry alongside vapour cloud explosions (VCE) and boiling liquid expanding vapour explosions (BLEVE). Dust explosions almost always lead to serious financial losses in terms of damage to facilities and down time. They also often cause serious injuries to personnel, and fatalities. We present the gist of the dust explosion state-of-the-art. Illustrative case studies and past accident analyses reflect the high frequency, geographic spread, and damage potential of dust explosions across the world. The sources and triggers of dust explosions, and the measures with which different factors associated with dust explosions can be quantified are reviewed alongside dust explosion mechanism. The rest of the review is focused on the ways available to prevent dust explosion, and on cushioning the impact of a dust explosion by venting when the accident does take place.
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- Tasneem Abbasi
- Center for Pollution Control and Energy Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014, India
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