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An Introduction to Dust Explosions: Understanding the Myths and Realities of Dust Explosions for a Safer Workplace Dust Explosions: Understanding the Myths and Realities of Dust Explosions for a Safer Workplace. By Paul Amyotte. Butterworth-Heinemann, an imprint of Elsevier: Oxford, United Kingdom. 2013. 261 + xv pages. £23.24. ISBN 98-012-397007-7.
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or those working with powders and dusts, then this small, unusual book makes entertaining and interesting reading. Essentially the author takes 20 myths about dust explosions starting with “Dust does not explode” and finishing with “It won’t happen to me”. Each of the myths then forms the basis of a separate chapter, superbly explained by the author with lots of interesting details and examples; the myths are, of course, then debunked, and the reasons why the myths are untrue are explained. The book should be essential reading for all managers, engineers, and scientists working in the chemical and related industries (e.g., food, where dust explosions are, unfortunately, quite common), since all dust explosions are preventable if the correct equipment is installed, the correct procedures are followed, and staff are properly trained. However, they still occur, often due to ignorance of the basic principles! Hopefully readers of this book will have a major role in the prevention of dust explosions in the future.
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Trevor Laird, Editor AUTHOR INFORMATION
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The authors declare no competing financial interest.
Published: December 24, 2013 © 2013 American Chemical Society
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