Cyclone Blockage Clearing
Cyclone Blockage Clearing
Cyclone Blockage Clearing
CONTENTS
1. Scope of this guidance
2. Hazards and Risks
3. Reducing Personnel
Exposure
- Kiln Feed Chemistry
- Reducing Cyclone Blockages
- Alarm Systems & Automatic
Shutoff
- Static Cleaning Systems
10.Heat Stress
11.Legal Context
12.Personal Protective
Equipment Catalogue
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Incident 1
Three employees were in the process of repairing
an air leak around an external access door on a
cement kiln. Two of them were on a scaffold and
had removed the access door of the kiln to replace
the seal. A blockage in the pre-heater broke loose
sending 900 degree centigrade material into the kiln
and out the access door opening.
Incident 2
A process operator with 29 years experience was
seriously injured when clearing a blockage inside a
cement clinker drag conveyor located in a tunnel.
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Risk assessment
Effective supervision
Good communications
In order to minimise build-up in the kiln and preheater it is therefore important to minimise the
burning zone temperature. The burning zone
temperature will largely be determined by how easy
it is to burn the kiln feed mix to achieve the
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For example:
Other Issues
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5. Major Blockages
Other Issues
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6. Personnel Training
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Alkali Burns
Cement and other powders within the
manufacturing process are alkali substances and as
a result may cause burns. If these powders come
into contact with the skin and reacts with sweat or
other sources of moisture, then a reaction can occur
which releases heat. Typically the victim does not
know for hours that a burn has occurred, as it is
often a painless process under clothing.
Thermal Burns
When a burn occurs not all the damage happens at
once. Because the body holds heat, the burning
process can last for several minutes to several days
or even longer in the case of serious burns. These
burns can also lead to the loss off hair follicles,
sweat glands, and nerve endings and may lead to
skin grafts. Immediate treatment has been found
to decrease the degree and depth of the burn.
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Control temperature
(a)
avoiding risks;
(b)
Prevent dehydration
(c)
(d)
Provide training
Allow acclimatisation
Health Monitoring
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
non-
the
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Disclaimer
All advice or information from the British Cement Association (BCA) is intended for those who will evaluate the significance
and limitations of its contents and take responsibility for its use and application. No liability (including that for negligence) for
any loss resulting from such advice or information is accepted. Readers should note that all BCA publications are subject to
revision from time to time and should therefore ensure that they are in possession of the latest version. Advice should be taken
from a competent person before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the comments in this guide which is intended
as a brief introduction to the subject.
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Detachable Visor
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The design of this suit is very similar to the silver suit, with double Velcro seal
down the front.
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