Cartridge Dust Collectors Slash Emissions, Save Water and Energy for Major Mine

Controlling the high levels of dust generated in crushing operations to meet stringent permitting requirements is a difficult challenge for mining engineers. At one U.S. copper mine, the use of a cartridge-style dry dust collection system has reduced emissions to a level of only 0.00037 grains/dry standard cubic foot (dscf) average. This is just a fraction of the required limit of 0.02 grains/dscf – while delivering added benefits of energy savings, water savings and ease of maintenance.

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Dust Collectors for Mining

Controlling dust from mining equipment at excavation sites, mill transfer points and similar locations is a difficult challenge. The EPA has strict limits on annual emission amounts. If emissions are too high, production schedules may be curtailed. That's why proper selection of dust collection equipment (including pleated baghouses) is such an important concern. Minimizing emissions allows production of more product.

Rock crushing, coal mining dust processing, and bin venting of quarry storage are mining applications. Some are really tough on dust collection equipment and call for custom components. Stack test results of less than .0005 grains per cubic foot of emissions can be achieved with the right configuration and filter media. One of the main concerns with pleated filter media is how well they hold up against moisture. Read more at Dust Collectors for Mining...