How Cutting-Edge Technology Has Made Grain Milling Safer
Processes that involve grinding , drying , conveying and storing grain pose some of the biggest risks for combustible dust explosions .
While we ’ re not so far advanced to ignore combustible dust altogether , innovative technology has made grain milling much safer than it was a century ago . With the right equipment and engineering controls in place , facilities can reduce the risk of devastating explosions .
Explosion venting panels and flameless vents
Explosion venting panels ( or rupture panels ) are designed to relieve pressure and gases from an explosion within a contained area , such as a dust collector or silo . They work by opening rapidly during an explosion , allowing the release of pressure in a controlled manner . Flameless vents incorporate the same explosion vent panels along with a system of layered mesh that quenches flames following an explosion , allowing indoor vessels to vent without causing injury or damage to personnel or property .
Passive explosion isolation system
Passive explosion isolation equipment , like Boss Products UK ’ s , Vigiflap , is designed to isolate explosions happening within equipment enclosures , preventing the hazardous spread of fire and reducing the chance of a secondary explosion . Passive systems are generally more straightforward in design and operation compared to active systems , have a lower one-time cost and are easier to maintain . In fact , facility personnel can do inspections themselves .
Spark detection systems and monitoring systems
Spark detection systems detect live embers and sparks in airstreams to prevent ignition sources from reaching equipment enclosures where devastating explosions can happen . On the other hand , monitoring systems are particularly useful in grain facilities for equipment like bucket elevators and conveyors . Unlike spark detectors , which work by identifying live embers , monitoring systems detect potential ignition sources such as hot bearings , belt misalignment and choked chutes .
Boss Products UK offers complete safety solutions for combustible dust collection and control to manage fire and explosion risk in grain facilities . To learn more about how our equipment can protect your investment and your workers , contact Boss Products UK today .
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Boss Products UK ’ s , Vigiflap , is designed to isolate explosions happening within equipment enclosures
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