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Short course

Dust Collection Fundamentals and System Design

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Oct. 7-9 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From Basics to Best Practices: Learn the Fundamentals of Dust Collection Systems

Dust collection is a vital part of every facility that handles powders and other bulk solid materials, but practical instruction is hard to come by. This course will explain how dust collection systems are designed, the selection and sizing for each component, and discuss dust explosion hazards and methods of prevention.

 

Key takeaways

This course provides practical explanations on sizing each component of a dust collection system and explains the importance of dust collection. 

 

A variety of industries and processes that require dust collection will be addressed. The basic theory of each topic will be explained along with a description of various equipment options.

Relevant formulas and example calculations also will be covered to provide an even better understanding.

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Registration

This three-day course is $1,700 per person. Lunches are provided.
Deadline: Registration for this course will close Sept. 30.

 

Questions

Contact Jaclyn Wolf at jaclyn14@ksu.edu to obtain discount codes for a group.

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Instructor

Jonathan McPherson

Headshot photo of Jonathan McPhersonJonathan McPherson is the director of K-State's Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center. Jonathan comes from industry having spent 11 years designing and commissioning material handling projects as a project engineer and developing business relationships in the markets of performance materials, battery and general industry as an account executive. His project backgrounds include plastics, PVC, paint, lead-acid battery, food and confectionary.

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List of topics

  • Overview of sizing and design information for dust collectors, ducting, hoods and fans.
  • Why dust collection is important.  
  • Industrial hygiene and cleanliness, recommendations and practices, government rules and guidelines. 
  • Basics of dust collection at the source: Hood design and airflow requirements.
  • Introduction to ducting design and balancing. 
  • Testing material properties relevant for dust collection and duct design.  
  • Basics of cyclone design and performance. 
  • Particulate air filtration basics and how it works.
  • Air filter/dust collector selection and sizing.
  • Filter media selection, for both filter cloth bags and pleated cartridges.
  • Fan selection and sizing.
  • Dust explosion prevention, hazard analysis and testing.
  • Dust explosion mitigation: isolation, suppression, containment, vent panels, flameless quenching.
  • Filter maintenance recommendations.
  • Extending filter media life and filter media testing.
  • Filter efficiency: Emission calculations for air permit purposes.

Who is it intended for?

Engineers, technicians, maintenance and operations personnel who work with dust collection systems. Sales or Management personnel who are associated with building or designing dust collection systems.

Participants are encouraged to bring their specific questions and issues for discussion.

Format

This is a three-day in-person course held at K-State Olathe, which is located at 22201 W. Innovation Drive, Olathe, KS 66061.

In addition, hands-on demonstrations of conveying and all componentry will occur at one of our company partners. Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the partner facility, which is located approximately 20 miles from campus.

For safety during these demonstrations, participants are required to wear safety glasses, long pants and closed-toe shoes.

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