Chemical isolation and suppression systems are used to detect and suppress explosions or fires within dust extraction systems and thus protect the dust collector and wider facility. It is often used when it is not possible to safely vent an explosion or where the dust is harmful or toxic. The system continually monitors system pressures / temperatures and when extreme conditions are detected it is activated in milliseconds and releases a chemical agent to extinguish flames before an explosion can occur.
Almost all industrial manufacturing, processing or packaging applications generate dust as a side effect. Many of these dusts are both combustible as well as explosive, and removing them from the work place can significantly reduce the risk of serious accidents. It is estimated that there are approximately 2,000 dust explosions in Europe annually. Most of these are minor but some are very destructive. So by extracting the dust, the risk in the production is reduced, but unless the extraction system is safe the risk is just moved.
Manufacturing and machinery Food and beverage Life science and healthcare
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