Dust Suppression Systems
Understanding Dust Suppression and Dust Prevention
Dust Suppression and Dust Prevention are two primary methods used to control dust in industrial and mining environments:
Dust Prevention: This method increases the moisture content in materials before dust becomes airborne. By pre-wetting or adding moisture to materials, dust formation is minimized at the source.
Dust Suppression involves knocking down dust already airborne by spraying the dust-cloud and causing the particles to collide, agglomerate and fall out from the air.
Most effective dust control systems use a combination of both methods to achieve optimal results.
Dust Suppression & Dust Prevention
Industco’s Dust Suppression Solutions
There are various types of dust suppression solutions. However, Industco focuses on medium- and high-pressure spray systems, depending on the specific goal and the area where dust prevention or dust suppression is required. Our custom-engineered systems are designed to meet each client’s unique needs.
Before & After Videos
ROM Bin Dust Suppression – Before
ROM Bin Dust Suppression – After
Typical Dust Suppression Applications:
- Primary Dump Hoppers
- Jaw Crushers
- Vibrating Screens
- Transfer Points
- Cone / Gyratory Crushers
- Coal Loading Terminals
- Stackers and Reclaimers
- Transport Areas / Railroads
- Railroad Dump to Conveyer
- Railroad Rotary Dump to Receiving Hopper
- Feeder to Impactors
- Feeder to Hammer-mill Crushers
- Feeder to Bucket Elevator
- Feeder to Belt Conveyor
- Feeder to Storage Hopper
- Stockpiles
- Mine Shafts – Ventilation
- Long- wall Shearers
- Continuous Miners
- Products / Washing ore or coal Conveyer Belts
- Trucks
Key Areas for Dust Suppression on a Crushing Circuit
Effective dust control on a crushing circuit requires a combination of dust suppression and dust prevention, depending on the specific area and dust generation source. Key areas that typically require dust control include loading or ROM bins, feeders, grizzlies, crushers, screen feed and discharge points, conveyor transfer points, chutes, and head chute discharge points. Implementing the right dust control measures in these areas helps to minimize airborne dust, improve visibility, and enhance workplace safety.
Implementing dust control throughout the circuit—starting from ROM bins and feeders through to chutes and discharge points—helps to reduce overall dust levels. A well-distributed dust control strategy minimizes the burden on high-risk areas, enhances efficiency, improves workplace safety and reduces the need for extensive measures at specific problem points.
Optimized Dust Control: Tailored Solutions for Every Operation
For any dust suppression system to be truly effective, it must be designed to work in harmony with the operational demands of the site. An automated dust suppression system ensures consistent, efficient, and targeted dust control, reducing downtime and optimizing the performance of the supplied equipment. However, at Industco, we recognize that every client’s needs are unique. Our commitment is to deliver a tailor-made solution—whether that includes full automation or a more manual approach—ensuring that the chosen dust control system aligns with the specific operational and budgetary requirements of our clients.
Underground Dust Suppression
