Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4980431 | Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries | 2016 | 48 Pages |
Abstract
Combustible dust explosions are among the most serious criticalities affecting a broad number of industries around the world. According to a Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board report, more than 50 accidents have occurred only in the U.S. between 2008 and 2012; this datum shows that such a problem requires a relevant attention from both researchers and authorities. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the currently available techniques able to estimate the severity of a combustible dust explosion. Moreover, the main criticalities arising from these methodologies are discussed, also providing some suggestions for future works.
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Authors
Anna Fumagalli, Marco Derudi, Renato Rota, Sabrina Copelli,