Factors influencing dust suppressant effectiveness
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2008
Department
Department of Chemical Engineering; Department of Chemistry
Abstract
Water sprays are a common method used to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions. Various factors such as wettability, surface area coverage, fine particle engulfment rates, interparticle adhesion forces, suppressant penetration and suppressant longevity have all been suggested as critical factors in achieving effective PM control. However, it has not been established which of these factors are the most important. Experimental work indicated that suppressant penetration is the most critical of these factors. The length of time after application that suppressants were effective was also improved by using hygroscopic reagents that retained moisture to prevent evaporation. Maximizing suppressant penetration and improving suppressant longevity led to an average 86% reduction in PM10 concentrations in laboratory dust tower tests.
Publication Title
Minerals and Metallurgical Processing
Recommended Citation
Copeland, C.,
Eisele, T. C.,
Chesney, D.,
&
Kawatra, S.
(2008).
Factors influencing dust suppressant effectiveness.
Minerals and Metallurgical Processing,
25(4), 215-222.
http://doi.org/10.1007/bf03403411
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