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An introduction to dust explosions : understanding the myths and realities of dust explosions for a safer workplace /

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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 togethe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Amyotte, Paul (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; Waltham, MA : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2013.
Subjects:
Dust explosions > Prevention.
Industries > Dust control.
Industrial hygiene.
Industrial safety.
Occupational Health
Industrie > Lutte contre la poussière.
Sécurité du travail.
occupational safety.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General.
Dust explosions > Prevention
Industrial hygiene
Industrial safety
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 261 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780123972637
0123972639
1299607454
9781299607453