2. Accidentology
2.1 Some major accidents
Dust explosions" have been recorded in the food industry for over 200 years. In 1785, a flour dust explosion is said to have occurred in a warehouse in Turin. In 1887, explosions occurred in Germany at the new Weser mills in Hameln, resulting in a large number of casualties.
As in many sectors, the development of industrialization in the 20th century increased the frequency and severity of accidents. The United States was particularly hard hit. Nearly 200 deaths were recorded between 1960 and 1980.
The 1970s and 1980s were marked by particularly devastating dust explosions. The USA and Germany were particularly hard hit. The explosions at Continental's silos in Westwego, Louisiana (36 dead, 15 injured) and at...
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Bibliography
Websites
COOP de France silo guide http://www.guide-silo.com
ARIA database (BARPI) http://www.aria.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
Standards and norms
- Standard for the prevention of fires and dust explosions in Agricultural and food products facilities - NFPA 61 - 1999
- Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting - NFPA 68 - 2007
- Staubbrände und Staubexplosionen –Gefahren – Beurteilung – Schutzmaßnahmen – Brand- und Explosionsschutz an Sprühtrocknungsanlagen – Beispiele – Dust fires and dust explosions – Hazards – assessment – protective measures...
Regulations
Arrêté du 26 novembre 2012 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations relevant du régime de l "enregistrement au titre de la rubrique n° 2160 de la nomenclature des installations classées pour la protection de l "environnement.
Arrêté du 28 décembre 2007 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations classées soumises à déclaration sous la rubrique n° 2160...
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