Wet Dust Control System Fundamentals

Dust Prevention
Moisture content in the material is increased to prevent dust from becoming airborne.

Typical Operations:

  • Dumping
  • Transport
  • Transfer Points
  • Stock Piling
  • Reclaiming
Moisture is added directly to the material to prevent dust becoming airborne. Airborne dust particles are also captured by sprays during material unloading.

Moisture is added directly to the material to prevent dust becoming airborne. Airborne dust particles are also captured by sprays during material unloading.
Dust Control / Suppression
Moisture is added to the air to capture dust particles that are already airborne. Most operations require both prevention and suppression to effectively control dust.

Typical Operations:

  • Conveyers
  • Transfer Chutes
  • Shearing
  • Continuous Mining
  • Crushing and Screening
  • Dryers
  • Packing / Filling
After material has been dumped into the hopper, sprays are used to suppress the airborne dust.

After material has been dumped into the hopper, sprays are used to suppress the airborne dust.
Moisture is added to the material to prevent dust as it is transferred from the hopper car to the hopper bin. Sprays are also used to capture airborne dust as the material moves down the conveyor line.

Moisture is added to the material to prevent dust as it is transferred from the hopper car to the hopper bin. Sprays are also used to capture airborne dust as the material moves down the conveyor line.

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