An industrial dust cleaning system has many moving parts to ensure a warehouse, factory, manufacturing plant, or any other commercial environment meets workplace safety regulations. Its basic components include fans, air filters, filter cleaning systems, collector bins, and dust hoods.
Here is a breakdown of dust extraction components that contribute to cleaner air.
Fans or Blowers
Fans draw contaminated air from the workplace and take it into the dust extraction system for filtration, thus contributing to clean, breathable air.
Air Filters
Filters like electrostatic filters are integral to maintaining clean air at industrial facilities. They feature high-quality media and a low air-to-cloth ratio for efficiency and reliability.
When contaminated air is pushed into the filter chambers, the system captures harmful dust particles and gasses and then releases the cleaned air into the atmosphere.
The most common types of dust filters are filter bags, panel filters, and cartridge filters, which use polyester, cellulose, or synthetic filter media.
Filter Cleaning Systems
Since filters help trap dust, fumes, and other pollutants, they can get clogged easily. Such clogs can decrease the air quality in a facility, hence the need for a filter cleaning system.
Some dust extraction systems automatically clean their filters with compressed air when the pressure sensors detect a high accumulation of particles. Others have an alarm to notify an operator of a pressure differential.
Dust Collection Receptacle
As the name suggests, this dust extraction component collects the particles filtered from the air. The dust may be collected in an enclosed box or bag or moved to a different location through a conveyor system.
Hoses
Hoses also contribute to clean air by transferring harmful pollutants for safe disposal. These flexible hoses are made from PU, polyurethane, and PVC and help reduce dust accumulation to promote a healthier working environment.
Dust Hoods
These parts are strategically installed at the dust emission source to capture as much dust as possible into the extraction system. This helps reduce high dust concentrations in the atmosphere, which can reduce air quality.
Dust Collector Rotary Airlock
This mechanism maintains the correct pressure differential, which allows the collected dust to exit the extraction system while isolating the collector hopper from the outside. These airlocks, whether trickle, rotary, or pneumatic valves, move high-volume dust loads to enhance air quality.
Ductwork
While some people may dismiss ductwork as a component that contributes to clean air, it’s worth noting that this network of pipes is crucial in transporting the contaminated air to various parts of the extraction system. Without it, the dust-laden air would escape back into the atmosphere.
Separation Mechanisms
These dust extraction components, such as electrostatic or cyclone separators, also improve air quality. The mechanisms ensure particles from the airflow are removed and collected in a dust collection receptacle.
Sensors
Sensors produce alarm or light signals to notify operators about high dust levels or differential pressure, negatively impacting the dust extraction system’s performance. These early warnings help ensure the system receives timely maintenance, contributing to cleaner air.
Conclusion
All the above parts play a huge role in maintaining clean air in a work environment. If you need any dust extraction components, please contact Formula Air.
