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Division 2.2.2 Deflagrations

United Kingdom

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BAT 27. In order to prevent deflagrations and to reduce emissions when deflagrations occur, BAT is to use technique a. and one or both of the techniques b. and c. given below.

TechniqueDescriptionApplicability
a.Deflagration management plan

This includes:

  • a deflagration reduction programme designed to identify the source(s), and to implement measures to prevent deflagration occurrences, e.g. inspection of waste input as described in BAT 26a, removal of dangerous items as described in BAT 26b;

  • a review of historical deflagration incidents and remedies and the dissemination of deflagration knowledge;

  • a protocol for response to deflagration incidents.

Generally applicable.
b.Pressure relief dampersPressure relief dampers are installed to relieve pressure waves coming from deflagrations that would otherwise cause major damage and subsequent emissions.
c.Pre-shreddingUse of a low-speed shredder installed upstream of the main shredder

Generally applicable for new plants, depending on the input material.

Applicable for major plant upgrades where a significant number of deflagrations have been substantiated.