Answer to Question #44382 in Physical Chemistry for Zeph

Question

a. Contact between two moving surfaces or one moving surface and a stationery one, can lead to the production of electrostatic chargers. List the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of a fire occurring as a result of a build up of such charges

b. Friction is also common source of ignition in industrial workplaces and is again associated with movement. Explain concisely the difference between friction and electrostatic as a source of ignition

c. List measures that may be taken to reduce the risk of a fire occurring as a result of the build up of heat by friction.