The use of complex systems and installations requires a suitable risk assessment for each individual explosion risk. A modular structure has been developed for the explosion safety of bulk solids systems, which makes it easier to divide the assessment for a system regarding the explosion risk into smaller units, so-called “modules”.
In addition to a clear layout, this enables a targeted and process-oriented approach. The overall concept consists of these modules:
- Explosion characteristics
- Raw material reception – dust-explosive products are accepted as loose bulk material or packed
- Storage – flammable and dust-explosive bulk materials are stored in halls, bunkers, and containers,
- Processing
- Packaging
Individual process steps or machines can thus be better evaluated. In the end, only the individual interfaces need to be considered to obtain the overall risk assessment concept.
To find out more: www.safe-machines-at-work.org/explosion-protection
