Gas explosions are often catastrophic, causing irreversible damage and sadly, human fatalities. When an ignition source, such as electrical or thermal equipment, enters a space where there are flammable and potentially explosive substances, typically in a confined building or vessel, extreme heat increases pressure in the space and causes an explosion.
The same principle applies when there is a high concentration of dust in the air, resulting in the same devastating consequences. In such an environment, you’d likely notice very low visibility, much like being in a dense fog. These situations are alarmingly common. In fact, records show that almost every industry which stores, handles and processes materials and substances has fallen victim to dust explosions - a series of devastating incidents throughout history, even in recent years.
This includes coal mines. When the rock is crushed, it disperses dust into the surroundings. When transported, the rock often gets knocked and damaged, throwing more dust into the air. What’s more, coal mining releases methane gas, which collects in coal rock over millennia. Methane gas is highly flammable and equally prone to explosion.
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There are many ignition sources that may be brought into these areas for various reasons. One of these reasons performs a rather crucial task – ultrasonic testing equipment designed to carry out... read more about safeguarding preventative maintenance in hazardous gas, dust and mining zones.
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