Title :
Electrostatic ignition risk in powder processing
Author_Institution :
Burgoyne Consultants Ltd., Ilkley, UK
Abstract :
Electrostatic charge levels generated on organic powders in typical operations are tabulated and typical ignition energy values in millijoules are listed, with safety measures
Keywords :
electric ignition; electrostatic discharge; materials handling; organic compounds; powder technology; electrostatic charge levels; grinding; ignition energy; micronising; organic powders; pneumatic transfer; pouring; powder processing; safety measures; scroll feed transfer; sifting;
Conference_Titel :
Electrostatic Problems During Material Handling, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
