Dust explosions represent a persistent hazard in various industrial settings, occurring when suspended particulates, such as metallic, coal, or organic dust, rapidly combust in a confined environment.

New results reveal how plasma explosions and clouds of debris can disturb spacecraft operations in the aftermath of hypervelocity dust impacts. The Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, NASA’s newest and ...

Dust explosions represent a critical hazard across numerous industries, with dynamics governed by factors such as particle size, moisture content, concentration, and inherent material properties. The ...

KINSTON, N.C. -- A deadly explosion that tore apart a medical supply factory may have been caused by an ignitable cloud of rubber dust, investigators said Thursday after interviewing bandaged and ...

The dust explosion pentagon is a well-known model for understanding the factors that contribute to dust fire, flash fire, and explosion incidents. Among its elements, the control of ignition sources – ...

Clearing the air on common myths about combustible dust hazards and how NFPA standards and explosion protection systems can help facilities stay compliant and safe. If your facility handles materials ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Fargo Fire Department has determined that an explosion at a food processing plant in April was actually caused by a dust explosion within one of the facility’s ...

University of Virginia chemical engineering fourth-year student Vanessa Campbell tests the explosibility of cornstarch using a modified Hartmann tube. Campbell helped develop the device to provide ...

To the average person, walking into a flour- or sawmill and seeing dust swirling around is unlikely to evoke much of a response, but those in the know are quite likely to bolt for the nearest exit at ...