Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires-ATEX

Welcome Aboard the Combustible Dust Policy Institute site! In 2012, a preliminary analysis of 2011 NFIRS data indicated 500+ combustible dust related fires and explosions in many sectors throughout the United States with the majority of incidents "near misses." The primary goal of this site concerning the complex subject of combustible dust is to bring forth a situational awareness to global stakeholders, which hopefully will lessen the occurrence and reduce the severity of future accidents.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Atomized Aluminum Powder Explosion/Fire

An investigation is continuing concerning the fire that occurred on the atomizing line at the Toyal America Lockport, Illinois facility two days ago. News Video, explosion aftermath.

Aluminum Dust Incidents:
Catalina Cylinders 8/21/08-dust-collecting hopper
Commercial Alloys 7/26/08-aluminum grinding machine
DWA Aluminum Composites 4/28/08-explosion

Aluminum Powder Mfg. Process: Nova Bimet Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Working Safely with Aluminum Powder CCOHS
ALUMINIUM POWDER – HAZARDOUS OR NOT? ALPOCO

From: Aluminum powder applications. by Gurganus, Thomas B.
Source: Advanced Materials & Processes, 8/1/1995.
Via: HighBeam™ Research

2 comments:

AnonymousSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Metalic powder are dual use technology in the case of the Eurpean Union, it is forbiden to export for third conuntries without control.
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John AstadSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Thanks for the informative feedback. Could you repost the link as this one doesn't work.

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Thanks for your valuable input.