Dust is a widely recognised industrial hazard. Capable of forming an explosive cloud, it also presents an inhalation danger for operational personnel and can create visibility problems. Controlling dust is crucial for health, safety and environmental reasons and may also be driven by economics. Dust spreading through an operating area is lost product and has an associated value. In this paper, Peter Guttridge, chairman of Guttridge, and Ian Walton, chief executive officer at DSH Systems, examine the issue of dust release during bulk material loading, why it happens and the problems it creates. The limitations of conventional equipment are considered within this context alongside the potential benefits of adopting alternative, more modern dust suppression technology. Example data illustrate the cost savings associated with dust suppression and the factors that should be taken into account when evaluating an associated investment.
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