Dust suppression in a nonferrous metals foundry with tailor-made misting system.
Thanks to the installation of a misting system, we were able to improve the air quality, and consequently, the working environment at the Young Poong foundry in Seokpo-myeon, South Korea, one of the world's leading manufacturers of nonferrous metals.
This intervention has enabled the control and suppression of dust, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for workers. It exemplifies how our technology can bring tangible benefits to complex and highly specialized industrial sectors.
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Challengers in dust suppression within industrial plants.
Dust suppression in industrial plants is crucial for ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining operational efficiency.
Without appropriate dust control measures, these particles can accumulate in plants and spread to the surrounding environment, compromising air quality and endangering the health of workers.
In addition, dust accumulation can lead to equipment malfunction and reduce the overall plant productivity. Therefore, the adoption of effective dust suppression technologies is essential to minimize these risks and ensure optimal operation.
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Problem resolution
The tailor-made misting system.
To address this issue, a misting system with fixed lines was built, specially designed for dust suppression in the most critical indoor areas. The water mist captures dust particles, promoting their precipitation on the ground and preventing their dispersion into the environment. The sections of interest include the material storage areas, the grinding and furnace facilities and the loading and unloading areas.
The installed system was adapted to the specific needs of the different areas:
- Material Storage: 4 lines of 180 meters with double nozzles inclined at 120° spaced 1 meter apart ensure uniform coverage. This configuration is essential for suppress dust during the handling, storage, and transportation of nonferrous materials.
- Furnace: 2 lines with double nozzles inclined at 120° spaced 60 centimeters apart create an effective barrier for dust suppression. The nozzle inclination allows optimal coverage of the furnace area, reducing the risk of material dispersion, controlling fumes and lowering temperatures during furnace processing.
- Loading and unloading areas: a perimeter line of 120 meters with double nozzles inclined at 120° surrounds the material handling areas. The total of 400 nozzles directed inward allows for dust suppression during loading and unloading operations.
Strengths
Key features of this industrial misting system.
1. Excellent ability to capture ultrafine particles
Thanks to the ultrafine size of the misted water particles (10-24 microns), the system effectively captures airborne dust, reaching even blind spots and ensuring uniform coverage in the most challenging areas.
2. High-pressure method: efficiency and savings
The system uses high-pressure technology, allowing for powerful and instantaneous water misting, thus reducing water consumption compared to “low-pressure fog” solutions. This method ensures a denser and more effective mist for dust suppression, using less water and making the system more cost-effective and efficient.
3. Versatility of application
The misting system is suitable for different industries, thanks to a modular configuration that allows it to adapt to the specific needs of each plant, ensuring effective dust suppression even in complex environments.
4. Advanced control via IoT
The system is equipped with an IoT control system, which allows it to automatically manage on/off, adjusting time and amount of nabulization through a centralized control panel. This automated control optimizes operational efficiency and ensures timely intervention in areas where dust is most concentrated.
Improvement of environmental quality.
The misting system has not only significantly reduced the amount of dust in the environment, but has also contributed to improving the overall atmospheric environment.
The generated mist also has a positive effect on the odours neutralization, offers a lowering of temperature, counteracting heat waves during summer periods, and enables humidity control, contributing to healthier and safer working conditions.
Through the adoption of this misting system, a significant reduction in particulate matter in industrial production areas has been achieved, improving not only the health and safety of workers, but also the operational efficiency and environmental impact of the plant.
The implementation of technologies such as these is an important step toward improving working conditions and environmental sustainability in industrial settings.