Prevention of Dust Explosions in Grain Elevators - An Achievable Goal

摘要

The report recommends possible solutions which could increase overall safety in grain handling facilities and reduce the numbers of fire and explosion incidents. Although the ideal result would be complete elimination of these hazards, achieving this depends on how effectively solutions are implemented. The report emphasizes that grain dust must be removed and not reintroduced during grain handling. The report also recommends the development of mechanisms to promote technology transfer and increased coordination and cooperation among industry and government. The report reviews the history of grain dust fires and explosions, analyzes information concerning 250 explosions, and surveys U.S. grain exporting facilities. The report details recent Federal, State, and local investigative and enforcement procedures related to grain dust fires and explosions. Also included are descriptions and evaluations of major points developed during the International Symposium on Grain Elevator Explosions as well as a listing of USDA research activities. The report also includes four separate studies concerning various aspects of grain dust explosion phenomena.