Guidelines for Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis [Hardcover]

This book describes how to conduct a Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis (CDHA) for processes handling combustible solids. The book explains how to do a dust hazard analysis by using either an approach based on compliance with existing consensus standards, or by using a risk based approach. Worked examples in the book help the user understand how to do a combustible dust hazards analysis.

List of Tables xiii

List of Figures xv

Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii

Glossary xix

Acknowledgments xxiv

Preface xxvii

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Purpose of Book 1

1.2 Book Road Map 2

1.3 References 4

2. Background 5

2.1 Nature of the Dust Fire and Explosion Problem 5

Findings and Lessons 10

2.2 Requirements for Dust Fires and Explosions 11

2.3 Combustibility and Explosivity Parameters 15

2.4 Comparison to Combustible Vapors 21

2.5 Effect of Parameters 22

2.6 Summary 22

2.7 References 23

3. The Hazards Within  Dust Inside Equipment 25

3.1 Methods of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation 25

3.2 Issues 30

3.3 Summary 42

3.4 References 42

4. Hazards of Dust External to Equipment 45

4.1 Case Study  Imperial Sugar 45

4.2 Issues Inside a Room or Building 48

4.3 Methods of Prevention and Protection 49

4.4 Summary 52

4.5 References 53

5. Traditional Approach to Hazard Assessment and Control 55

5.1 Intls