Flameless venting of bucket elevators

We all know that during the processing and storage of grain, a large amount of explosive dust is released, and grain is a potentially explosive product. What is proven by tests carried out by research institutes and the explosion protection standards of equipment that have come into force.

During the construction of the grain storage, the investor decided to purchase only high-quality equipment made in Europe, which will comply with all current safety standards. During the installation work, the company’s engineers noticed that the explosion venting devices from the bucket elevators were brought to areas where personnel could be located and they doubted the safety of production. TBS INDUSTRY enginners visited the facility and make a complete inspection of the “dust explosion hazard assessment.”

During the inspection, it was revealed that the explosion pressure relief valves on bucket elevators are not certified in accordance with current ATEX standards and are located in personnel movement areas, as a result of which there is a high risk of serious injury to personnel.

Applied solutions and equipment

As the first step in bringing the enterprise into compliance with current standards, we proposed installing Flex R4 flame filter equipped with VMP D explosion venting device.

This decision brought the installed bucket elevators into full compliance with current legislation and made the release of explosion pressure completely safe for personnel.

The client accepted the proposals of our company’s specialists and installed the necessary explosion protection systems, since this was the most optimal solution to bring the enterprise into compliance with current standards and make it safe for personnel, as well as to reduce the possible consequences of a grain dust explosion to a minimum.

Output

Purchasing explosion-protected equipment does not exclude installation errors or operating features not taken into account during design. To eliminate the risks of explosion consequences, a comprehensive qualified inspection of the enterprise is required, which can be done by our specialists. We will carry out a “dust explosion hazard assessment” inspection and install the necessary explosion protection systems and will always be happy to help make your enterprise safe.

Advantages

Guaranteeing the safety of personnel and process equipment in the event of a dust explosion.