Grain dust explosions: risks, standards and protection
This article from Italian safety equipment manufacturer Cortem looks into the explosion risks inherent in storing grain and other fine particle food products, the safety standards that apply to the sector and the types of equipment suitable for different zones.
Grain silos store food industry products such as wheat, corn, rice or other similar products. All loading operations are usually carried out using mechanical means such as pipes and conveyor belts through loading inlets placed in the upper part of the silo tower. Once stored, the products are taken from unloading doors in the lower part or they can be collected and transported by means of pneumatic or manual conveying systems.