One of the most difficult aspects of handling and working with dusty materials is suppression of airborne contaminants. Small particles can easily become a dust cloud, minimizing visibility and decreasing the quality of working conditions. This then leads to lower productivity, low morale, and a missed opportunity to maximize the potential of personnel and equipment.
Our distributor in New Zealand recently assisted one of their customers facing this set of problems when working with cement and microsilica as it was poured into a mixer. An exhaust fan was in place, but failed to extract the dust sufficiently, so a new approach was needed to minimize the dust.
The solution was to use an EXAIR AN2010SS No Drip Internal Mix Atomizing Nozzle, shown above in the red box, to produce an atomized water mist. The dust produced during pouring is captured by the small droplets of atomized water produced with this nozzle, reducing the dust and allowing proper use of the mixer.
In order to position the nozzle exactly where it needs to be, an 18” Stay Set Hose, shown above with the red arrow, was used to position the nozzle. This hose is built specifically to have “memory” of the desired position, allowing for quick, easy, and repeatable position of the nozzle attached to the hose.
This simple setup is controlled through a timer to ensure water and compressed air use realize maximum efficiency. It’s an easy solution to a painful problem for this customer.
If you’d like to explore how an EXAIR solution can solve problems in your facility or application, please contact an EXAIR Application Engineer.
Lee Evans
Application Engineer
LeeEvans@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_LE