Dust Control Equipment Part 1

Dust-Suppressing Systems Explain why environmentally friendly chemicals such as surfactants and foams are used in dust-suppressing sprays. Describe the systems used to turn dust-suppressing sprays on and off including a lever-activated system and a sonar-activated system. Identify the checks and minor maintenance procedures that an operator may have to carry out on a spray system. Dust Collection Systems Describe the general layout of a dust collection system. Explain how to operate a dust collection system containing a cyclone an exhaust fan and a dust valve. Identify minor maintenance duties associated with dust collection systems. Baghouse Components Describe a typical baghouse system including the exhaust fan bags dampers and dust valve. Explain how an air pulse bag cleaning system works. Explain how a typical carbon dioxide fire suppression system works.