powder handling
material transfer
The Hazards of Static Electricity in Bulk Solids / Powder Handling
Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charges on the surface of a material, usually caused by friction, contact, or separation of materials. You've probably seen and experienced simple ways of creating static electricity by dragging your feet across a carpet or rubbing a balloon on your head. These are harmless ways to demonstrate this natural phenomenon (not to mention give a jolt...
