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Fire and explosion hazards of oil shales

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6440632

This publication presents the results of investigations into the fire and explosion hazards of oil shale rocks and dust. Three areas have been examined: the explosibility and ignitability of oil shale dust clouds, the fire hazards of oil shale dust layers on hot surfaces, and the ignitability and extinguishment of oil shale rubble piles.

Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6440632
Report Number(s):
RI-9281
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English