{"id":81292,"date":"2023-03-23T22:58:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T22:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/\/?p=81292"},"modified":"2023-06-27T03:46:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T03:46:26","slug":"evaluating-your-dust-suppression-effectiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/evaluating-your-dust-suppression-effectiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluating Your Dust Suppression Effectiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"

With rising awareness comes an increased focus on effective dust suppression methods. <\/span>The Jury is in, and we now know \u2013 with certainty \u2013 the Importance of dust suppression in everyday life and at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dust is an ever-present hazard leading to various harmful and potentially severe health impacts, environmental damage and machinery downtime.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The smaller dust is, the harder it is to mitigate.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

And, more often than not, the more harmful it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

As environmental awareness and regulations grow in unison, sourcing effective dust suppression techniques is more important than ever, for the apparent health and environmental outcomes, alongside maintaining a social license to operate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For companies operating in the current landscape, understanding what effective dust suppression is and applying it to business operations is vital. <\/span>So let\u2019s dive into some standard dust suppression techniques and analyse their effectiveness in different applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Common Dust Suppression Methods\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For reference, here are some of the most familiar dust control tactics:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Water Spray:<\/b> A super-simple and popular dust suppression method used in various industries like mining, construction, and demolition. In a nutshell, wetting the surface and surrounding areas can prevent dust particles from becoming airborne.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chemical Dust Suppressants: <\/b>Chemical dust suppressants<\/a>, like polymers, surfactants, and salts, control dust in industries where water cannot be used (or needs to be super-activated), e.g. in mining operations. The chemicals can reduce dust by binding the particles together or changing their properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enclosures and Barriers: <\/b>These are physical barriers designed to contain dust within a local area, commonly used in indoor settings like manufacturing facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dust Collectors: <\/b>Dust collectors capture dust particles and collect them in a container or bag. Commonly found in woodworking and metalworking shops, where dust is generated during production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ventilation Systems:<\/b> These systems remove dust particles from the air by drawing them through filters or collection devices. Commonly found indoors where large volumes of air need cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soil Stabilization:<\/b> A method used in construction and mining industries to reduce dust by treating the soil with chemical agents, like stabilisers, that bind the soil particles together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Water-Based vs Polymer-Based Dust Suppression Solutions\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chemical dust suppression techniques<\/a> are scientifically proven to be effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

And as the leading cause of occupational health hazards, dust emissions must be controlled wherever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a tool for dust control, water lacks the efficiency of a chemical or polymer-based solution and often fails to capture the smallest PM dust particles, which are the most harmful to health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a (very) in-depth study, visit this link: <\/span>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9105875\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the above research, the investigators tested dust suppression effectiveness for wetting, hygroscopic, and bond performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Indicators of environmental safety were also taken into account, including the pH value of dust suppression solutions, chemical toxicity, and corrosion factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The researchers included economic indicators in the test.<\/span><\/p>\n

The results were conclusive: the dust removal experiments showed that polymer spray dust reducers could significantly reduce dust concentration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The average total and respirable dust removal rates increased to <\/span>83.94% and 84.08%<\/b>, respectively, with a chemical solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conclusion is that polymer-based dust proofing \u2013 during production and transportation in resource and related industries \u2013 can also effectively reduce water consumption and efficiently improve dust control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chemical and polymer-based dust suppression is a proven tactic to combat airborne dust hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where water alone fails to get the job done, adding a polymer solution to the mix, like those manufactured and supplied by GRT, will drastically improve efficacy and reduce water consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your feedback is important to us.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Your feedback is important to us. If you enjoyed reading this Global Road Technology industry update and found it informative, please let us know by leaving a\u00a0REVIEW<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9105875\/<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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