An explosion is a serious risk at many manufacturing, processing and metalworking plants, and it can even stem from a dust collection system that’s protected incorrectly. NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting applies to the design, location, installation, maintenance and use of devices and systems that vent combustion gases and pressures resulting from a deflagration within an enclosure in order to minimize structural and mechanical damage.
The standard’s safety objective is to prevent structural failure of the occupied enclosed areas and minimize injury to personnel in areas adjacent to the enclosed space. Whether you vent your dust collector outdoors or indoors, proper design is crucial to deflagration protection.