Top 5 Dust Collector Problems

Numerous things can cause serious problems in your dust collection system. An inefficient dust collection system will cause downtime and can be hazardous for your facility.

If your dust collection system isn't performing at its maximum efficiency, then it may be time to consider these top 5 issues commonly found in dust collection systems:

1) Bags & Retainers (Cages)

A torn, burned or leaking bag has a cause. It's possible that the bags life has come to an end, but the bag performance and lifecycle is not affected by just the bag alone. High quality bags fitted improperly or by untrained personnel will shorten the lifetime of the bag. Low quality bags, or incorrectly specified bags, will inhibit filtration performance.

TIP: look for high quality retainers (cages) and a professional bag change provider to maximize life.

2) Pulse-Cleaning Systems

Over-pulsing of baghouses is unnecessary. There are very good pulsing control systems that will correctly regulate pulsing to maximize bag life and not waste compressed air. No pulsing at all is a bad idea.

TIP: make sure the pulse timing is correct and functional, or select an "on-demand" pulse control.

3) Compressed Air

A pulse-jet baghouse is a system that requires all of its components to work in perfect harmony. Industry studies have shown that 90% of generated compressed air can be wasted before it's applied for its true purpose. If pipes and couplings lead and valves get stuck, then air is wasted - this can have profound effects on energy costs.

TIP: if the cleaning system is incorrectly setup, header pressure at the dust collectors never gets to specification and fails to clean the bags.

4) Door Seals

There is no reason to filter the air if a portion of it is released from a poorly fitted access door.

TIP: Closures, seals and the structure itself should be repaired to the original specifications.

5) Differential Pressure Gauges

Manual gauges are prone to clogging and damage. The filter differential pressure is the indicator that the filtration system is operating effectively. Pressure can be too high and too low.

TIP: bag performance can be enhanced by good pressure regulation.

If your dust collection system isn't performing at its maximum efficiency and is suffering due to one, or more, of the above issues, then it may be time to consider services and inspections.

Need assistance or experiencing other issues? Nederman MikroPul helps get your dust collection system operating at peak efficiency and uncover potential problems that could cause unexpected production upsets. A highly trained field service team will perform comprehensive inspections and troubleshooting. Let us fully assess your filter issues and determine what solutions may be best for you.

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