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Book/Book Chapter 
Tools to assess the explosion risks in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry 
Lerena, P; Suter, G 
2010 
Chemical Engineering Transactions 
19 
243-248 
WOS:000286974000040 
Explosion hazards exist in many unit operations of the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry as e.g., milling, drying, pneumatic conveying and dust filters. The hazard exists due to the combination of the presence of explosive atmospheres (flammable gases and vapors, combustible dust or hybrid mixtures) and potential ignition sources (e.g., electrical and mechanical sparks, static electricity discharges, hot surfaces and glowing nests).