Fire and explosion hazards in the spray drying of milk
Alok Jha; Mann, R.S.
Indian Dairyman 48(5): 23-26
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-4603 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.1985.tb01823.x
Accession: 002842524
Self-ignition or spontaneous combustion of dried milk in spray driers is examined under the following headings: theory of spontaneous ignition; theory of dust explosion; prevention of fire in spray drying of milk; general guidelines for adequate safety and proper functioning of spray driers; and action to be taken in the event of explosion or fire.