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Top Tips for Optimizing Dust Management for Lithium Processors
Lithium is the lightest metal on the periodic table. However, some general characteristics remain. The properties of lithium dust can vary depending on its source, form, and processing conditions. The challenges of lithium dust require careful design and planning to build a proficient system to control it. Best practices will…
The Importance of Dust Safety in the Biomass Industry
While biomass has existed since the earth was formed, the past few decades have witnessed an increased interest in using biomass stock in unique ways. These innovative ideas have created a distinction between “modern” and “traditional” biomass. Modern uses repurpose waste products with a biological origin into new products or…
Dust Safety in the Lithium Industry
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global lithium mining market is projected to grow at least 6% for the next several years. This lightweight metal is inextricably linked to modern society’s move toward a lower carbon economic model. Lithium carbonate is the most common output of either hard rock…
Top Reasons Why Biomass Dust Collection Demands a Customized Approach
Nations around the globe are looking for alternative fuels that are renewable, carbon neutral and/or can be used to break fossil fuel dependency. Switching to biomass fuel sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to sustainability goals. Biomass not only provides energy and fuel, but it also can…
How Does a Lithium Dust Collector Work?
Dust is a concern in every industry, yet dust characteristics and industry needs differ, dictating varying approaches to its collection. Effective industrial dust removal improves plant safety, assists with plant maintenance, improves air quality and decreases potential health hazards. Lithium processing produces its share of dust, characterized by its…
Sanitary, Safe and Sensible—Designing the Best Baghouse Discharge System
Whether building a new facility or instituting renovation and updates, there are important considerations when selecting a baghouse discharge system. The baghouse discharge system does more than eliminate nuisance dust. It can help improve worker safety by eliminating hazards, helping comply with OSHA regulations, and enhancing product quality. Or, in…
Five Key Steps Towards Mitigating Combustible Dust Hazards
A fine dust coating anywhere on equipment, ductwork or other areas of your facility means it is past time to institute proper housekeeping measures, and/or to evaluate the dust collection system. Even small quantities of dust, any accumulation, may be considered a workplace hazard depending on the type of dust,…
Nothing to Sneeze At—5 Keys to Improving Dust Removal Efficiency
There are at least five keys to help improve your dust collection system and greatly reduce if not eliminate these consequences by increasing dust collection efficiencies for a cleaner, safer work environment and enhanced product quality and production. Five Keys to Improving the Efficiency of Your Dust Collection System Air…
Should I Replace My Filter Bags or Clean Them?
Since we’ve been in the dust collection business for close to 150 years, it’s not surprising that we hear questions covering all aspects of this field. For example, we are often asked about cleaning filter bags in dry dust collectors. Is cleaning your filter bags a more cost-effective solution than…