Workplace safety is required by OSHA and government safety regulations to clean, safe, and comfortable working conditions. A manufacturing unit or a shared workspace is often exposed to dust, microparticles, and allergens. The installation of a dust and fume filtration system helps in filtering out harmful particulates.
The dust collection system is custom designed per a specific workplace’s requirement. It is often integrated with the vent system to filter dust and clean the indoors. The dust collector is a crucial system that removes dust and debris from the air by forcing it through the filtration system. It is mandatory, as per regulations, for industries to set up dust collection and filtration systems to filter out the air before it is expelled into the environment.
Prevent expulsion of contaminants in the environment
Factories and industries tend to expel a lot of indoor air that might contribute to air pollution if it is not filtered before its release. The dust collector is known to capture toxic contaminants and collect particulate matter. Advanced dust collectors are 99% efficient in removing pollutants. The dust collectors trap the dust from indoor air and ensure the workplace provides a clean working environment.
Understanding the composition of the dust collector
The industrial dust collector consists of several components that help filtration and capture the dust particles. Common components include a blower, dust filter, cleaning, and collector system. Each of the components is important and plays different roles.
- Blower – It is also known as the fan and plays an important role in sucking the pollutant into the ductwork from the workplace. It works under static pressure that helps in pulling the contaminated air into the filtration and cleaning system.
- Dust filter – The main role of this component is to filter the dust particles from the air. As the blower pulls the air from the workplace, the dust filter helps filter the particulate and dust. Hence, it helps in removing the pollutants from the air.
- Filter cleaning system – As the filter constantly traps dust and dirt, the filter cleaning system tends to accumulate particulates and gets clogged over time. Hence, it is crucial to clean the filter from time to time. Most dust collectors have sensors that signal when the filter needs cleaning.
- Dust receptacle – As the filter filters out the particulate, it passes through a system and falls into a container known as a receptacle. Over time, the receptacle collects the dust and debris; once it is full, it is emptied and cleaned.
Benefits of installation of dust collection system at workplace
The primary role of the dust collector is to trap unwanted particles, dust, and fumes from space and remove it. The particles can be debris, particles from gases and overall dust floating in the air. Before the indoor air is released into the external environment, the system purifies and filters indoor air and traps the dust. Once the dust is separated from the air through the filter system, the industrial dust collector discharges clean air back into the workspace. Hence, as it sanitizes the air around, it creates a healthy environment reducing the chances of infectious and respiratory conditions.
Summing up
Industrial dust collectors are a boon for purifying indoor air and preventing particulates’ expulsion into the environment. Professionals help in the custom installation of dust collector systems in the ceiling or vents to maximize efficiency. Depending on the requirement, the airflow is adjustable and controls the filtration process. As per industrial standards and OSHA regulations, a workspace must have an efficient system to maintain workers’ health and safety.