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Fire and Explosion Hazards of Oil Shale
  • Published Date:
    1/1/1989
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Fire and Explosion Hazards of Oil Shale
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    Staff
  • Description:
    This U.S. Bureau of Mines 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.

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