... with some common liquid and powder handling/processing operations in the chemical industry. Introduction What is Static Electricity? Static electricity is the charge that is generated whenever any two contacting surfaces move relative to each other. Static electricity is generated during many common...

... accumulation electrostatic property electrostatic charge neutralization discharge charge generation operation static electricity relative humidity electrostatic discharge liquid precaution powder static problem resistivity Session No. 689 Electrostatic Hazards Associated with Liquid and Powder...

... and released their contents into the rapidly escalating fire that was concentrated inside the earthen spill containment area surrounding the tank farm. 6 Flammable Liquids and Static Electricity Fire occurs when there is an ignitable vapor-air mixture and a source of ignition, such as a static electric...