What this application covers
Coal dust extraction systems capture airborne dust at enclosed transfer, crushing, screening, and storage points. A typical system includes hoods, ductwork, dampers, bag filters, fans, rotary valves, and explosion protection. Extraction is used where wet suppression alone is not enough, where product moisture cannot increase, or where worker exposure limits require high capture efficiency.
Step by step
Source enclosure
Dusty points are enclosed or hooded to improve capture.
Air extraction
Fans pull dust-laden air through ductwork.
Filtration
Bag filters remove dust from the air stream.
Dust discharge
Collected dust is discharged safely to bins or conveyors.
Monitoring
Pressure drop and emissions checks confirm system performance.
Technical Buying Considerations
Dust extraction requires correct hood design before fan sizing. Oversized fans cannot compensate for poor enclosure or cross-drafts at transfer points.