Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide. Robert C. Comer

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Dedication Page

      5  Preface

      6  Introduction Part 1: Structural Analysis Part 2: Venting Analysis

      7  How to Use This Book

      8  Symbols

      9  Typical Dust Collection System Checklist

      10  Acknowledgments

      11  Part 1: Structural Analysis and Design for Reinforcing Dust Handling Systems 1 Design Criteria and General Theory 2 Square/Rectangular Dust Collector Wall, Roof, and Hopper Sections Rectangular Panel Stresses Dust Collector Side and Rear Panels Hopper Panels: Reinforcing Horizontal and Vertical Members Hopper Panels: Using Horizontal Members Only Ribbed Dust Collectors 3 Round/Cylindrical Dust Collectors Ports: (Nozzles) Vessel Head Not Flat 4 Reinforcing Member to Panel Weld Analyses and Port (Nozzle) Weld Analyses Corner Miter Joint Reinforcing Weld Analysis Port (Nozzle) Reinforcing Weld Analyses 5 Access Doors, Hinges, and Latches Access Door Hinges and Latches 6 Explosion Vent Ducts, Mill Inlet Air Ducts, Blast Deflectors, and Filter Bag Cage Design Vent Duct Flange Bolt Loading and Stress Hammermill Air Inlet Duct 7 Explosion Vent Duct Weather Covers 8 Dust Collector Stability Wind Force (F_w) Floor or Ground Anchor 9 System Explosion Isolation Pressure Profile 10 Screw Conveyors, Rotary Airlock Valves, and Isolation Valves Rotary Airlock Valves Isolation Valves General 11 Grounding of Systems 12 Housekeeping and General Information General Information Appendix A: Part 1: Worksheet Structural Tubing – Panel Worksheet (Example) Structural Tubing – Panel Worksheet Structural Angle – Panel Worksheet (Example) Structural Angle – Panel Worksheet Structural Channel – Panel Worksheet Reinforcing Rib – Panel Worksheet Detail 1: Panel to Panel Corner Joint Worksheet Detail 2: Panel to Panel Corner Joint Reinforced Worksheet Detail 3: Reinforcing Member Miter Joint Weld Worksheet Detail 4: Square/Rectangular Bolted Flange Worksheet Detail 5: Round Duct Bolted Flange Worksheet

      12  Part 2: Explosion Relief Element and Explosion Flowing Pressure Analyses 13 Know Your Process Dust Characteristics 14 Venting Analysis of Dust Handling Systems Square/Rectangular Dust Collector Cylindrical Dust Collector 15 Duct Back Pressure Considerations Duct Back Pressure Correction Summary of the Examples 16 Other Methods of Explosion Pressure Reduction Chemical Suppression System Ten bar Rated Mills Flameless Venting System Appendix B: Part 2: Worksheet Dust Collection System Checklist

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