Anatomy of a Dust Collector

There can be many components to an industrial cartridge dust collector system. This web page has a large photo with call-outs illustrating the basic components of a dust collection system.

Dust Collection in Mining

Controlling dust at a mining operation is difficult. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) have strict limits on both indoor and outdoor emission. The main objective is to control the emissions around the plant to protect the environment and inside the plant for protection to employees. If emissions are too high, production may be cut back. That’s why proper design and selection of dust collection equipment is such an important concern. Minimizing emissions allows for production of more product.

Typical mining dust collection applications include primary crushing, stockpiles, secondary and tertiary crushing, high-pressure grind or roll crushers, screening plants, conveyor transfer points, coarse and fine ore storage bins, pressurizing electrical switch gear and control rooms, assay labs.

Learn more about dust collection for mining including custom components, moisture concerns, stack testing and more here.