Silo Safety


Characteristics

Silos can be supplied for pressure resistance or pressure/shock resistance up to pressures of 10 bar gauge, in accordance with EN 13445 or EN 14460. Portasilo Engineers will assist in selecting the most cost effective means of protection for your application.

Equipment to prevent propagation is now classified as autonomous protective equipment and requires third party certification. Portasilo can supply and integrate such equipment and provide ongoing technical support and planned maintenance.


Explosion Risk

ATEX directive 99/92/EC has been implemented in the UK as part of DSEAR (The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002) and is the responsibility of the end user.

DSEAR requires that, as far as is reasonably practical, the presence or use of a dangerous substance should be avoided. Otherwise, steps must be taken to reduce quantities to a minimum, to avoid, or minimise and control releases and to prevent the formation of an explosive atmosphere including the application of appropriate ventilation.


Fire Risk

Many products can self-heat in storage. This can be a biological action (composting) often triggered by high moisture contents or by a chemical action (oxidisation) which in itself, can be triggered by the biological action. Prevention of the biological action is possible, by determining the safe maximum moisture content and by preventing condensation. A range of air conditioning systems is available.