Chapter 11

Hazards in Drying

Dr C. G. Bloore

Dr C. G. Bloore

Dairy Industry Systems Consultant

P.O. Box 5150, Dunedin 9058, New Zealand

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Dr D. J. O'Callaghan

Dr D. J. O'Callaghan

Moorepark Food Research Centre, Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Irish Republic, USA

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First published: 15 May 2009
Citations: 2

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Background

  • Combustion

  • Dust characteristics

  • Ignition sources

  • Hazards of dust explosions

  • Fire detection

  • Explosion suppression

  • Explosion venting

  • Containment

  • Isolation

  • Inerting

  • Fire fighting

  • Conclusion

  • References

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