Investigation of electrostatics during sulphur crushing operations

Electrostatic discharge caused fire and explosion accidents at a sulphur factory in Shanghai. This work describes the test result of potential at the factory workshop, and presents several protective measures in order to prevent dangerous discharge.

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Published inJournal of electrostatics Vol. 51-52; pp. 435 - 439
Main Authors Keping, Sun, Hangyu, Zhao, Yong, Liu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.05.2001
Subjects
Dust explosion
Electrostatic discharge
Hazards
Powder handling
Powder handling
Hazards
Dust explosion
Electrostatic discharge
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Summary:Electrostatic discharge caused fire and explosion accidents at a sulphur factory in Shanghai. This work describes the test result of potential at the factory workshop, and presents several protective measures in order to prevent dangerous discharge.
ISSN:0304-3886
1873-5738
DOI:10.1016/S0304-3886(01)00037-7