Minimum ignition energy mie dust explosivity screening unit

Determines the smallest quantity of energy, as a capacitive or inductive spark discharge, required to ignite a powder dust cloud. Resulting data can be used to assess risks in processing and handling industrial powders.

This test determines the minimum ignition energy of a dust cloud in air.

The MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY (MIE) of a dust –cloud is primarily used assess the likelihood of

ignition during processing and handling and to evaluate the need for precautions such as explosion

prevention systems.

The minimum ignition energy requirement for a combustible substance can be important in the

assessment of hazards in a plant. It can serve as a guideline for determining the scope of the protective