{"id":81445,"date":"2023-05-26T00:12:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T00:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/\/?p=81445"},"modified":"2023-06-27T07:03:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:03:45","slug":"water-treatment-for-maximised-dust-suppression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/water-treatment-for-maximised-dust-suppression\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Treatment for Maximised Dust Suppression"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2023, we understand water alone is not the ideal way to suppress dust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But it wasn\u2019t always so clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Until recently, water was the go-to for dust control in mining and industrial applications, as no other viable option was available.\u00a0<\/span>And when water wasn\u2019t doing the job, the only real option was to increase its volume or reduce the amount of product passing through or operational work being done. <\/span>Both of these are short-term solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, in some instances, water alone can exacerbate dust, causing more problems than it solves.<\/span><\/h3>\n

And as water scarcity becomes a global issue and companies come under more pressure to minimise its use, a modern dust suppression solution is required. <\/span>One that maximises the efficiency and effectiveness of water molecules while offering minimal environmental impact and a non-flammable format. <\/span>Enter water treatment options designed to tick all the boxes needed by mining, resources and industry, including protecting the environment and local water stores.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s investigate a specific case study.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Water Treatment in Coal Mining<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Respirable particles of coal and the harmful crystalline silica dust are present throughout above and below-ground mining operations. <\/span>Considering the potential hazards, it’s no surprise that managing these particles is priority-one for coal miners across Australia and worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, underground coal mining has primarily used water as a spark suppressant and then as a dust suppressant.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, a job that water is poorly suited to. <\/span>And in turn, exposing workers to significant levels of dust as the product is conveyed, crushed, and stockpiled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because, as it turns out, water and coal just don\u2019t mix.<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is due to water\u2019s high surface tension, which is matched by coal dust, so like opposing forces, the two repel each other rather than attract.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, In highly dynamic situations such as the longwall or above-ground crushing scenarios, the high speed of air and dust movement can displace water spray before it reaches its target. <\/span>This is where a sophisticated water treatment solution comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n

A solution like GRT: Activate<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

A product designed and manufactured in Australia to super-activate water droplets, changing their surface tension to quickly surround dust particles and even attract them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Water Treatment in the Modern Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a concentrated additive, GRT: Activate gives water the dust-suppressing superpowers it wished it had.\u00a0<\/span>When treated with the product, water can totally encompass a coal dust particle and simply drop it from the atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what about spark suppression, the primary concern for underground coal miners?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Activate takes care of that as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the density of particles and the associated risks, Activate can be dosed from 1:1000 to 1:5000 parts, providing a complete barrier against sparks.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRT has developed the product to be environmentally friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable with a low carbon footprint.\u00a0<\/span>During verified testing at one of Australia\u2019s leading universities, Activate outperformed its American rival by up to 100%, proving <\/span>12 times <\/b>more effective than water alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At a glance, here are some of the benefits of GRT: Activate.<\/b><\/h3>\n