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REDUCE DUST ON JOBSITE BY 95%
PATRICK TERMINALS
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
BACKGROUND
Challenge: Patrick Terminals, a cargo loading facility, faced excessive dust generation during grain loading operations. This dust significantly reduced visibility for workers and drivers, posing safety and logistical concerns. While permanent dust suppression systems were being installed, a temporary solution was needed to maintain ongoing operations.
BlastOne Solution: Our team identified a 20,000 CFM dust collector as the ideal solution to effectively remove airborne dust escaping from the open cargo hold of the ship. While the rental cost for the six-week period was the primary project expense, the benefits far outweighed the initial investment.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
BlastOne recommended a large enough dust collector to remove airbourne dust from escaping the cargo ship’s open hold. The greatest cost was the rental of a 20,000cfm machine for a six week period.
Improve visibility on worksite and for drivers
Reduce the amount of dust
Maintain project bottom line
IMPLEMENTATION
To tackle the dust issue, BlastOne deployed a multi-pronged approach. First, a powerful 20,000 CFM dust collector was strategically placed on the deck of the cargo ship. Next, ducting was installed along the edge of the hold, creating an efficient pathway for capturing airborne dust particles. Finally, specially designed tarps were strategically positioned across the hold.
RESULTS
These tarps allowed only air to flow towards the dust collector, maximizing dust capture and achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in escaping dust. An added bonus: the captured dust byproduct wasn’t wasted, but collected for later use as a usable product.
By implementing a temporary dust collection system and utilizing strategic tarps, BlastOne successfully addressed Patrick Terminals’ immediate challenge. This case study demonstrates our commitment to providing quick solutions and maximizing project efficiency, even during crucial transitional periods.
BENEFITS OF BLASTONE’S DUST COLLECTORS
- Wide range of airflow capacities (from 6,000 CFM to 100,000 CFM) to suit diverse project needs.
- Trailer-mounted or skid-mounted options for maximum flexibility.
- Extended filter life due to 30% extra space between filters, minimizing maintenance requirements.
- High-pressure fans ensure efficient dust collection even with extended ducting.
- Customizable features like base plates, engine canopies, and noise suppression options available.
Experience the BENEFITS
VISIBILITY
Dust collection units are an important component for blasting site environmental and personnel safety. The removal of dust and other hazardous air particles protects the employees on site, while also preventing harmful contaminates from escaping into the atmosphere without relying on personal respiratory equipment alone.
HEALTH
A dust collector is used to provide ventilation inside containment structures to maintain operator visibility and maintain the encapsulated area under a negative pressure. It is also important to dilute the levels of hazardous substances within the contained area to levels below the minimum requred protection factor for personnel within, as well as respirator equipment limitations.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Many older coatings contain a high percentage of lead which when pulverized into powder by abrasive blasting can form a hazardous and toxic dust. Company legal obligations on project sites are now requiring that a full dust-tight containment structure encapsulates all blasting operations to minimize the danger to personnel and the environment.
CASE STUDIES
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