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A wet scrubber is a mechanical system that removes pollutants from an air stream by bringing it in contact with a scrubbing liquid, most often water. Wet scrubbers are generally the only single air pollution control device that can remove both particulates and gases/vapors. They are highly efficient at capturing…

Air pollution control systems fall into two main categories: wet scrubbers and dry dust collectors (including both baghouses and cartridge collectors). Each type has its place, but determining which is best for a particular application does require careful consideration. Wet Scrubber Advantages and Disadvantages Nowhere are wet scrubbers more necessary…

Any operation that uses a baghouse dust collection system must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the numerous baghouse filter options available in the market today. The type of filter bag you’ll need to operate at maximum effectiveness and efficiency will depend on the baghouse design, the type of dust…

Dust collection systems are essential in many industrial facilities for adhering to clean air standards. Do you know the basics of designing a dust collection system? The dust collection process can be broken down into three main steps: Conveying it to the collector Containing or capturing the dust Collecting the…

Industrial dust explosions don’t “just happen.” Too many manufacturers don’t consider the combustibility of the dust their processes may be creating when weighing their dust control options. Solid, noncombustible items can be turned into combustible dusts during manufacturing processes like food prep (grinding, transferring or mixing ingredients), machining (sawing, grinding,…

Following procedures and performing maintenance is essential to ensuring safety and performance in industries ranging from aviation to medicine; not surprisingly, it is also true for dust collection. To ensure that a baghouse continues to run efficiently and to protect people and equipment, operators need to adhere to a checklist…

A dust collection system is essential to any manufacturing process that creates nuisance or harmful contaminants in a confined environment. A dust collector filters particulates from factory air, collects the dust for disposal, and returns clean air to the environment. Alternatively, the dust collector can be an integral part of…

Changing a dust collector’s filter cartridges or baghouse’s filters too early adds unnecessary expense and takes up maintenance time that could be better spent on more urgent tasks. Changing a filter too late runs the risk of exposing workers in the facility to hazardous dust and the potential for fires…

The process of designing a system requires a comprehensive look at all of the specifics of the application and environmental requirements. The basic components of dust collection system design can be broken down into three areas: Containing or capturing the dust Conveying it to the collector Collecting the dust Containing…