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Coal Dust Explosion: Hazards, History, and Prevention

Coal mine tunnel with dramatic lighting and suspended coal dust particles.

Coal dust explosion physics destroyed the West Frankfort mine in 1951, killing 166 miners. The same deflagration characteristics that devastated that Illinois facility can destroy your coal handling operation if you don’t understand coal’s specific explosion profile and prevention requirements. Key Takeaways: Coal dust has a Kst value of 89-156 barĀ·m/s, placing it in the … Read more