Can mobile phones cause explosions in chemical plants?
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Can mobile phones cause explosions in chemical plants? Why is it prohibited to bring non-explosion-proof phones into explosion-proof areas? What is the principle behind explosions caused by mobile phones?
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If a non-explosion-proof phone is in an explosive area where, coincidentally, explosive gases are leaking and their concentration is within the explosive range, the energy generated by the phone could serve as a ignition source
I once watched an episode of the American TV series CSI: Miami in which a thief tried to steal oil using a siphon method through his mouth; some gasoline got into his mouth. As soon as he received a phone call, an explosion occurred and his face was completely destroyed. According to the analysis in the show, the flammable substances in his mouth reached their explosive limit, and when the phone call came in, an electric current was generated, which triggered the explosion. It left a deep impression.............
They are all theoretical possibilities; to date, not a single explosion has occurred as a result of a mobile phone
Theoretically, static sparks generated by non-explosion-proof phones can be a source of danger when the concentration of combustible gases is within its explosive limit. Therefore, it is correct for the site to require the use of non-explosion-proof communication equipment. In current safety incident reports, this situation occurs with very low probability. But from a safety perspective, there is no problem.