Dust explosion refers to the presence of combustible dust in the air, when the dust mixed with oxygen to a certain proportion, encountered an ignition source or high temperature, the dust will instantly combust and release a large amount of heat and gas, resulting in an explosion and fire.
As we usually see in the movie and television drama clips, in order to destroy evidence, a man he cut through several bags of flour and sprinkled the flour into the air, and then threw a lit lighter into the flour. Boom! The flour mill explodes! Blowing up the flour mill.
And, dust explosions are not uncommon in our daily lives.
April 23, 2021, Henan Zhumadian, a villager's wedding site firecrackers ignited flour, resulting in a dust explosion.? It is understood that because of the flour sprinkling symbolizes the newcomers to grow old together, so the wedding site there are people to the bride and groom sprinkled with flour.
So, in the face of dust explosion so dangerous safety hazards, how do we prevent it? I'll share it with you below.
A, family prevention
1, family life in the use of flour, starch and other combustible dust can not be careless, especially when the gas stove is open, can not be raised to spread flour.
2, the use of dust away from open flames, so when making food such as flour or wheat flour, be sure to stay away from the cooker gas and other open flame areas, it is best to open the window operation.
3, in time to do a good job of indoor cleaning, sprinkling water in the air to promote the settlement of dust, to prevent the formation of dust clouds is to prevent dust explosion is an important preventive measure.
4, in the non-use of flour, kept in a dark, dry, airy place to prevent danger.
Two, factory prevention
1, dust control: factories need to take effective dust control measures, such as regular cleanup, strengthen ventilation, etc., to reduce dust accumulation and dust.
2, equipment maintenance: equipment needs regular maintenance and overhaul to ensure the normal operation of the equipment, to avoid equipment failure triggered by dust explosion.
3, explosion-proof equipment: factories need to use explosion-proof equipment, such as explosion-proof electrical appliances, explosion-proof lighting, etc., to avoid electrical equipment to cause fire and explosion.
4. Safety training: the factory needs to carry out safety training for employees to improve their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities.
5. Safety signs: factories need to set up safety signs to make clear the working area and safety area to remind employees to pay attention to safety.
6, management system: factories need to develop relevant management systems, such as production safety systems, emergency plans, etc., to ensure the safety of the factory production.
Well, the above is what I shared about the meaning of dust explosion and how to prevent dust explosion, I hope to help you.