Electrostatic hazards of explosive, propellant and pyrotechnic powders

Author

Dahn, C. James ; Reyes, Bernadette N. ; Kashani, Abdollah ; Finkelshtein, Jacob

Author_Institution

Safety Consulting Eng. Inc., Schaumburg, IL, USA

fYear

1998

fDate

6-8 Oct. 1998

Firstpage

139

Lastpage

150

Abstract

Electrostatic charges developed during the handling and processing of bulk powders such as explosive, propellant and pyrotechnic powders, can be sufficient to cause ignition under certain conditions. This paper addresses the electrostatic hazards in terms of electrostatic charging mechanisms, charge accumulation and electrostatic discharge conditions. Processing and handling conditions which are safe from an electrostatic discharge standpoint are identified relative to powder electrostatic characteristics.

Keywords

electrostatic discharge; explosions; health hazards; ignition; materials handling; powder technology; powders; safety; static electrification; bulk powder handling; bulk powder processing; charge accumulation; electrostatic charge; electrostatic charging mechanisms; electrostatic discharge conditions; electrostatic discharge safety; electrostatic hazards; explosive powders; ignition; powder electrostatic characteristics; propellant powders; pyrotechnic powders; safe handling conditions; safe processing conditions; Capacitors; Circuit testing; Electrostatic discharge; Explosions; Explosives; Failure analysis; Hazards; Ignition; Powders; Propulsion;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium Proceedings, 1998

Conference_Location

Reno, NV, USA

Print_ISBN

1-878303-91-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EOSESD.1998.737033

Filename

737033