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    Figure 1. If a dust explosion occurs in the head of this bucket elevator, the IPD system from BS&B (left) suppresses it in a fraction of a second with a chemical extinguishing agent.
    Torben Bulig
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Design-based explosion protection using suppression, isolation, pressure-relief and spark detection systems combines safety with long-term economic efficiency to protect both ...

    Dust Control

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    Dust and spillage clogs idlers, requiring them to be replaced and raising the cost of operation.
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    Where possible ignition sources cannot be confidently avoided inside process equipment, such as the mill shown here, the equipment must be protected against the effects of a dust explosion.
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    Having completed their mandated DHA, many grain and food processors are working to determine the next steps to comply with NFPA 61 as a component of their local jurisdictional safety requirements.
    Del Williams
    Jan. 30, 2023
    How agricultural and food processing companies can go beyond dust hazard analysis to address NFPA 61 compliance and minimize the risk of combustible dust explosions.
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    Figure 1: Dust collectors typically contain multiple cylindrical filter cartridges.
    Oct. 21, 2022
    A dust collector’s pulse-jet cleaning system can dramatically affect the system's effectiveness, energy usage and filter life.
    Figure 1: To effectively capture and collect fugitive dust, a hood should be designed based on the actual physical, functional and influential parameters of the application.
    Diane Cave
    Oct. 21, 2022
    Proper consideration and evaluation of the dust source dynamics and established industry standard design guidelines can improve dust capture hood effectiveness.
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    Nate Todd
    Oct. 20, 2022
    Donaldson applications engineering manager Chrissy Klocker discusses the different types of industrial dust collectors and factors to consider when selecting a dust collection...
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    Nate Todd
    Sept. 22, 2022
    Chris Cloney of Dust Safety Science speaks with senior editor Nate Todd about combustible dust explosion prevention and protection.