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How IoT Sensors Are Preventing Grain Elevator Dust Explosions
In this episode of Internet of Things with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how a network of sensors is being used to stop grain elevator dust explosions—a hazard that has caused catastrophic losses for over a century. They trace the science behind why grain dust is so explosive, highlight a specific 2022 incident in Iowa that killed two workers and destroyed a facility, and explain the sensor systems now deployed: continuous dust monitors, temperature and humidity sensors, pressure sensors, and even acoustic sensors that detect early ignition. The conversation covers how vibration sensors on…
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