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Short Communication Volume 14 Issue 3
Electrostatic energy: the hidden enemy of chemical plants
Juan Carlos Ortiz Lara, Maricarmen Ortiz Ramos
Received: May 08, 2026 | Published: June 12, 2026
Citation: Lara JCO, Ramos MO. Electrostatic energy: the hidden enemy of chemical plants. Pharm Pharmacol Int J. 2026;14(3):56-61. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2026.14.00495
Abstract
In recent years, chemical plants have experienced several accidents that resulted in fires, explosions, and even loss of life. After investigations, it is sometimes found that the root cause could have been prevented by performing crucial activities, such as grounding the equipment. The lack of knowledge about electrostatic energy itself is one of the major problems in this type of industry. This article presents several measures to mitigate the risks posed by this hidden enemy: electrostatic electricity.
Keywords: electrostatic discharges, sparks, chemical plants, safety
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