Molten Metal Explosions are Still Occurring

Abstract

There have been extensive efforts to prevent molten metal explosions in aluminum plants; however, explosions continue to occur. The Aluminum Association continues to collect reports on explosions occurring in the aluminum industry world-wide. Since the program was instituted by the Association in 1985 more than 2600 reports have been received and analyzed. The database is shared with the program participants to enhance awareness, to provide information for employee safety training and to provide guidance for the industry's programs and prevention efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA536927

Entities

People

  • Seymour G. Epstein

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Contamination
  • Education
  • Elements
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Explosions
  • Group 13 Elements
  • Information Operations
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Professional Associations
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Water Tanks

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  • Metallurgy
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