Tutorial on Combustible Dust

摘要

This paper provides an overview of combustible dust. A summary of recent combustible dustincidents and the variety of types of materials that can represent a combustible dust hazard whenpresent in a particulate form are provided. Fundamentals of combustible dust are covered,comparing and contrasting combustible dust to flammable gases and vapors. Test methods usedto characterize the hazards of combustible dust are reviewed. Relevant standards and regulationsare described. Finally, guidance on the primary methods to prevent and mitigate combustibledust incidents is summarized.