Synopsis
Takes a critical look at the initiation, prevention and control of dust explosions in industry under real process conditions, including topics like ignition sources, explosion violence, explosion limits and laboratory testing of dusts for ignitability and explosibility. Experimental evidence on various aspects are discussed with particular emphasis on the overall risk assessment. It enables the engineer to identify real explosion hazards and take the appropriate actions to reduce or eliminate these hazards.
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Review
Reviews of the first edition Excellent in concept and presentation, the text is clear and uncluttered... Student and professional alike will find a wealth of information here, solidly backed by quotations and figures - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Rolf Eckhoff has done an excellent job of overviewing the present state of knowledge in this area - AUSTRALIAN SAFETY NEWS 'This is arguably the most comprehensive text currently available to those with an urgent professional interest in dust explosions ...''... first published in 1991 and in constant demand ever since.''With virtually every page a mine of information ...'Occupational Safety & Health 'The wealth of information is useful ...'Pieter Zeeuwen '... an excellent guide with a wealth of practical information but also a theoretical heart which empowers the reader to make sensible decisions in new situations.' 'This book is a "must" for anyone involved in dust explosion research and hazard prevention, protection, and mitigation.'Stanley S. Grossel ' The book gives a clear overview of the subject of dust explosions'' It should be on the bookshelves of process engineering practitioners and of process safety lecturers.'IChemE 'An invaluable reference work for industry, safety consultants and students.'BULLETIN OF THE POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF IASI
About the Author
Rolf K. Eckhoff is Professor Emeritus of Process Safety Technology in the Department of Physics and Technology at University of Bergen, Norway. He is also concurrent professor at Northeastern University, Shen-yang, China, and Scientific Advisor at Oresund Safety Advisors AB, Malmo, Sweden. He is the author of Dust Explosions in the Process Industries, first published in 1991 with an extended version published in 2003. He is also the author and co-author of more than 150 technical and scientific publications and more than 130 research reports. He has advised Industry committees on numerous occasions, lectured to courses, conferences, and seminars in a number of countries in Europe, Bahrain, Isreal, China, India, Australia, Canada, and the US. Dr. Eckhoff earned a Masters in Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Trondheim, a Master of Philosophy from the University of London, a Doctor Technicae in Dust Explosions from the University of Trondheim, and a Doctor of Science (Eng.) degree from the University of London.
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