At Mitra Engineering Services, we provide reliable explosion protection solutions to safeguard industrial facilities from fire and blast hazards. With over 30 years of experience, we help businesses across Singapore reduce dust explosion risks, ensuring worker safety and regulatory compliance.
A combustible dust explosion is a very real and dangerous hazard in the workplace which can cause serious damage to property & human lives.
How a Dust Explosion Occurs
A combustible dust explosion is a serious workplace hazard that can cause severe damage and injuries. Dust explosions happen when five elements combine: oxygen, heat, fuel (dust), dispersion, and confinement—forming the “Dust Explosion Pentagon.”
Rapid combustion (deflagration) occurs when dispersed dust ignites. If the event happens within an enclosed area, such as a vessel or room, the pressure build-up may cause an explosion. Removing one element of the pentagon prevents an explosion.
Secondary Explosion Hazard
A secondary explosion can occur after the initial blast. The first explosion may dislodge dust settled on surfaces like walls, ceilings, and ducting. This dispersed dust, combined with a flame jet from the primary explosion, may trigger one or more secondary explosions. These are often more destructive due to the larger volume of dust ignited, causing entire factory collapses.
Our Explosion Protection Solutions & Services:
We partner with leading experts to provide comprehensive explosion protection solutions, including:
– Explosion Venting Systems: Releases pressure safely during an explosion, preventing equipment and plant damage.
– Flameless Venting: Suitable for indoor use, it contains explosions and dissipates flames without external harm.
– Explosion Isolation Valves: Prevents explosions from traveling backwards through ducts, protecting connected systems.
– Explosion Suppression Systems: Active system which detects and prevents explosions within milliseconds.
– ATEX-Compliant Components: All products meet international safety standards, ensuring reliability.
– Dust Testing: We collect and test dust samples through our partnered laboratory for Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA).
– System Upgrades: We retrofit existing systems to meet new process requirements and safety standards.
Industries We Serve:
Combustible dust explosion hazards exist in a variety of industries, including
– Aerospace
– Chemicals
– Coal
– Fertilizer / Pesticides
– Food (e.g., candy, sugar, spice, starch, flour, feed, grain)
– Inks & dyes
– Metal Working (e.g., aluminum, titanium)
– Pharmaceutical
– Plastics
– Recycling Operations
– Semiconductors & Electronics
– Tobacco
– Oil & Gas
– Wood (including paper & pulp)
Why Choose Mitra Engineering Services?
– Industry Expertise: Over 30 years of experience in industrial safety solutions & dust collector design.
– Turnkey Solutions: Complete services from design and installation to maintenance.
– Compliance Assurance: Our solutions meet Singapore’s MOM regulations and safety standards.
– Certified Partners: We work with trusted global leaders in explosion protection technology.
Protect your facility from explosion risks with Mitra Engineering Services. Our solutions are tailored to your industry’s needs and local safety standards. Contact us today for a consultation.
Reference: Channel News Asia Article, 25 Feb 2021 (archived)