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Its usually a result of dust deposits plus a mechanical failure that makes the spark. Its almost a daily occurrence in the USA, but thankfully rare in other parts of the world.Dust?
Was chatting to a mate the other day. He had a DSEAR assessment done by a specialist for the AD plant on the farm he manages. While he was at it, he got the grain store done as well. As a result he's now having the blowdown system in the grain plant decommissioned, and has installed a chuffing great hoover. No more leaf blowers in the silos either.Its usually a result of dust deposits plus a mechanical failure that makes the spark. Its almost a daily occurrence in the USA, but thankfully rare in other parts of the world.
Imports ? Exports ? good for us producers or not ?
Was chatting to a mate the other day. He had a DSEAR assessment done by a specialist for the AD plant on the farm he manages. While he was at it, he got the grain store done as well. As a result he's now having the blowdown system in the grain plant decommissioned, and has installed a chuffing great hoover. No more leaf blowers in the silos either.
I don't see a problem with leaf blowers other than they don't remove the dust, mostly they just move it around. The problem in commercial silos is that a mechanical failure in a machine, typically a bucket elevator can trigger a small explosion that ruptures the casing if it isn't properly vented to the outside. If the casing splits, the primary explosion can stir up dust in the passageways and set off a bigger secondary explosion. I've advised several commercial silos in the Middle East on explosion prevention which obviously they see as a major hazard in their climate.
The problem with leaf blowers is that they create a homogenous mix of flammable dust and air, all that is missing is a spark.I don't see a problem with leaf blowers other than they don't remove the dust, mostly they just move it around. The problem in commercial silos is that a mechanical failure in a machine, typically a bucket elevator can trigger a small explosion that ruptures the casing if it isn't properly vented to the outside. If the casing splits, the primary explosion can stir up dust in the passageways and set off a bigger secondary explosion. I've advised several commercial silos in the Middle East on explosion prevention which obviously they see as a major hazard in their climate.
Probably should have said, I don;t see there is a problem with leaf blowers in most farm situations. Large commercial silos have enclosed headhouses and galleries which are prime sites for secondary explosions. Most farm sites are open so there is no enclosure. There may be a fire, but less likely to be an explosion
Just take-off points around the building to connect a compressed air lance.What was his blowdown system exactly? and whats the issue with leaf blowers?