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Document ID (ISN)37336
CIS number 82-334
Year 1980
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Bakonyi T., Czabai I.
Title Electrostatic charging in the course of high pressure, airless spraying and prevention of the probable accidents
Bibliographic information Published in "Elöadások, kutatások, publikációk" 2. szám, SZOT, Munkavédelmi Tudományos Kutato Intézet, Budapest, Hungary, 1981, p.65-75. Illus.
Abstract Measurements were made, in the laboratory and at work sites, of the degree of charging of paint mist, the maximum spark discharge energy and the safety of working conditions during high-pressure airless paint spraying. Charge build-up and separation occurred in the space between the spray gun and the workplace, and on the workpiece. The differences in charge potential and static accumulation were great enough that the energy of a probable spark discharge could exceed the minimum ignition energy of the paint mist. Charge accumulation and spark discharge can be prevented by grounding of the workpiece and charge drainage through an eliminator. Dangers of personal charging are minimised by conductive clothing, footwear and flooring.
Descriptors (primary) static electricity; paint spraying; pressure spraying; explosion prevention; explosive atmospheres
Descriptors (secondary) static electricity elimination; experimental determination; earthing
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Electricity
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Electricity
Surface treatment
Explosions