Fires and explosions associated with aluminum dust from finishing operations

Aluminum dust produced by finishing operations is an explosive dust which can burn or explode if not properly controlled. This report reviews a number of fires and explosions occurring in New Hampshire that involved aluminum dust produced by grinding, polishing and buffing. Improper design of dust c...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 1987-12, Vol.17 (1), p.81-88
Main Authors: May, David C., Berard, David L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Safety
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Summary:Aluminum dust produced by finishing operations is an explosive dust which can burn or explode if not properly controlled. This report reviews a number of fires and explosions occurring in New Hampshire that involved aluminum dust produced by grinding, polishing and buffing. Improper design of dust collection systems, performing maintenance activities while the system is on, and processing dissimilar metals contributed to these losses. The hazards of collection of these dusts through ventilation systems, various standards and general methods used to control these risks are discussed.
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/0304-3894(87)85043-4