Purdue Dust Explosion Technology (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Purdue Dust Explosion Technology

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Researchers at Purdue University have developed an image- and video-based application using OpenCV algorithms that detect explosible suspended dust concentration. The app uses a camera or a video recording device to image and determine suspended dust, as well as accurately distinguish it from normal background noise.

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Kingsly Ambrose/Purdue University

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