Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium Proceedings, 1998
Conference_Location :
Reno, NV, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-878303-91-0
DOI :
10.1109/EOSESD.1998.737033
