Dust Control

2022 Combustible Dust Incident Report summary

Dec. 5, 2023

Dust Safety Science provides an overview of the findings in its most recent annual report on combustible dust fires and explosions.

Dust and spillage clogs idlers, requiring them to be replaced and raising the cost of operation.

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Conveyor dust and spillage: The importance of skirtboard sealing systems

Dave Mueller

Oct. 25, 2023

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Dust collection basics for powder and bulk solid applications

Jacques Kregting

Oct. 18, 2023

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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Using flameless venting to tame combustible dust explosions

Jeramy Slaunwhite

Aug. 23, 2023

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Discussing combustible dust safety with Conversion Technology

Nate Todd

Aug. 7, 2023

eHandbook: Dust Containment/Explosion Protection

July 19, 2023

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Benefits of effective dust containment

Scott Nyhof

May 17, 2023

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.

Powder & Bulk Solids

Going beyond dust hazard analysis

Del Williams

Jan. 30, 2023

Figure 1: Dust collectors typically contain multiple cylindrical filter cartridges.

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What you should know about dust collector self-cleaning technology

Oct. 21, 2022

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.

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Best practices for effective dust collection hood design

Diane Cave

Oct. 21, 2022

Powder & Bulk Solids

Q&A: Dust collection system basics

Nate Todd

Oct. 20, 2022

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Discussing combustible dust safety with Dust Safety Science

Nate Todd

Sept. 22, 2022

Powder & Bulk Solids

Completed a Dust Hazard Analysis at your plant? Here's what to do next

Jason Krbec

Aug. 17, 2022

There are numerous types of systems that can contain dust when conveying bulk materials. Selecting the best option for your material and application is essential for controlling and preventing dust emissions.

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Dust-free mechanical handling of bulk solid materials

Colin Barbeau

July 21, 2022

Preventing dust emissions is key to a safe and efficient mechanical conveying process.

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How to avoid dryer fires and explosions

Dehong Kong

April 25, 2022

Princeton Safety Solutions conducts self-heating tests to investigate a spray dryer fire and ensuing dust explosion.

If not effectively controlled, airborne dust generated by common food handling processes can harm the health of workers and create a dust explosion hazard.

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Can it happen here? Dust hazards at food processing facilities

David Steil

Feb. 22, 2022

Food processing operations that generate dust must ensure good indoor air quality for the safety and health of employees, to reduce the risk of combustible dust fires and explosions...

Figure 1: Dust collection systems depend on the quality and performance of their pulse valves for efficient operation.

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Choosing pulse valves that improve dust collector performance

Michael Russo

Oct. 11, 2021

Pulse valves with high peak pressure and quick response time can boost dust collection system efficiency, which is critical for effectively removing dust from process environments...

Figure 1: A compact industrial dust collector with integrated filters for continuous solid dose manufacturing processes.

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Dust collection in continuous solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

David Steil

Feb. 25, 2021

Because continuous manufacturing processes run 24/7, dust collection systems must keep up with the demand.