Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry
Sugar dust poses significant risks in the sugar industry, threatening workers' safety and health as well as the potential for explosions and fires. The combustibility of sugar dust arises from its small, lightweight particles that disperse easily and ignite readily. Effective management strateg...
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| author | Kingsley O. Iwuozor Toluwalase Ojeyemi Ebuka Chizitere Emenike Chisom T. Umeh Abel Egbemhenghe Bridget Dunoi Ayoku Tolu I. Ogunsanya Samuel Ogunniyi Joshua O. Ighalo Adewale George Adeniyi |
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| description | Sugar dust poses significant risks in the sugar industry, threatening workers' safety and health as well as the potential for explosions and fires. The combustibility of sugar dust arises from its small, lightweight particles that disperse easily and ignite readily. Effective management strategies are essential to ensuring a safe work environment and preventing accidents. This perspective article provides an overview of sugar dust management in the global sugar industry. Various methods are employed to collect and manage sugar dust, including dust collectors, air handling systems, and proper housekeeping procedures. Advancements like electrostatic precipitators, high-efficiency particulate air filters, and self-cleaning dust collection systems show promise for future management. Utilizing both artificial intelligence and nanotechnology can also contribute to minimizing the concentrations of sugar dust in facilities. Stringent regulations and guidelines exist to control dust explosions in the industry. Implementation of robust safety measures and training programs significantly curbs the economic and environmental toll of sugar dust explosions. The paper concludes with recommendations to address sugar dust challenges, including enhanced regulation, investment in technology and research, and improved collaboration among industry stakeholders. These measures will mitigate hazards, ensure worker well-being, and safeguard the sugar industry's operations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-628f2c8486274836a0a6c450290d186b2024-02-01T06:30:53ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-01-01101e23158Management of sugar dust in the sugar industryKingsley O. Iwuozor0Toluwalase Ojeyemi1Ebuka Chizitere Emenike2Chisom T. Umeh3Abel Egbemhenghe4Bridget Dunoi Ayoku5Tolu I. Ogunsanya6Samuel Ogunniyi7Joshua O. Ighalo8Adewale George Adeniyi9Nigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria; Corresponding author. Nigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria.Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, USA; Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, NigeriaDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, NigeriaDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Art and Science, Texas Tech University, USA; Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, NigeriaDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers state, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos state, NigeriaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, NigeriaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria; Department of Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USADepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria; Chemical Engineering Department, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, NigeriaSugar dust poses significant risks in the sugar industry, threatening workers' safety and health as well as the potential for explosions and fires. The combustibility of sugar dust arises from its small, lightweight particles that disperse easily and ignite readily. Effective management strategies are essential to ensuring a safe work environment and preventing accidents. This perspective article provides an overview of sugar dust management in the global sugar industry. Various methods are employed to collect and manage sugar dust, including dust collectors, air handling systems, and proper housekeeping procedures. Advancements like electrostatic precipitators, high-efficiency particulate air filters, and self-cleaning dust collection systems show promise for future management. Utilizing both artificial intelligence and nanotechnology can also contribute to minimizing the concentrations of sugar dust in facilities. Stringent regulations and guidelines exist to control dust explosions in the industry. Implementation of robust safety measures and training programs significantly curbs the economic and environmental toll of sugar dust explosions. The paper concludes with recommendations to address sugar dust challenges, including enhanced regulation, investment in technology and research, and improved collaboration among industry stakeholders. These measures will mitigate hazards, ensure worker well-being, and safeguard the sugar industry's operations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023103665Dust monitoringIndustrial dustNanotechnologyVentilation systemsSugar industry safety |
| spellingShingle | Kingsley O. Iwuozor Toluwalase Ojeyemi Ebuka Chizitere Emenike Chisom T. Umeh Abel Egbemhenghe Bridget Dunoi Ayoku Tolu I. Ogunsanya Samuel Ogunniyi Joshua O. Ighalo Adewale George Adeniyi Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry Heliyon Dust monitoring Industrial dust Nanotechnology Ventilation systems Sugar industry safety |
| title | Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| title_full | Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| title_fullStr | Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| title_short | Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| title_sort | management of sugar dust in the sugar industry |
| topic | Dust monitoring Industrial dust Nanotechnology Ventilation systems Sugar industry safety |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023103665 |
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