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Short course

Dust Collection Fundamentals and System Design

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Oct. 7-9 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 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
Registration for this course has closed.

Contact Jaclyn Wolf via email: jaclyn14@ksu.edu with any questions.

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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.

8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Welcome & Introductions

Jonathan McPherson

Jaclyn Wolf

9:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Morning Session 1

Why Dust Collection is Important and Recommended Practices
Baghouse and Dust Collector Fundamentals

Todd Smith

Andrew Ray

10:45 to 10:55 a.m.

Break

10:55 to 11:45 a.m.

Morning Session 2

Extending Filter Media Life and Filter Media Testing
Other Types of Filters: Reverse Air, Low-pressure Blower (MCF), Shaker
Basics of Cyclone Design and Performance

Todd Smith

Jonathan McPherson

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 to 1:05 p.m.

Afternoon Session 1

Particulate Air Filtration Basics and How it Works
Filter Efficiency | Emission Calculations for Air Permit Purposes

Todd Smith

1:05 to 1:15 p.m.

Break

1:15 to 3:15 p..m.

Afternoon Session 2

Filter Media Selection | Filter Cloth Bags and Pleated Cartridges
Testing Material Properties Relevant for Hood, Ducting and Collector Design
Dust Collector Selection and Sizing
Filter Maintenance Recommendations and Troubleshooting

Andrew Ray

Jonathan McPherson

3:15 to 3:25 p.m.

Break

3:25 to 4:15 p.m.

Tour: K-State Olathe Lab

Jonathan McPherson

4:15 to 4:30 p.m.

Conclusion of Day 1

Jonathan McPherson

8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Review Day 1 Insights

Jonathan McPherson

9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

Morning Session 1

Fan Selection and Sizing

Kice Industries

9:45 to 9:55 a.m.

Break

9:55 to 11:40 a.m.

Morning Session 2

Controlling Fugitive Dust
Duct Design Fundamentals

Taylor Andrews

SonicAire

Kice Industries

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 to 1:05 p.m.

Afternoon Session 1

Ducting Design Activity

Ben Kice

Kice Industries

1:10 to 1:20 p.m.

Break

1:15 to 3:15 p..m.

Afternoon Session 2

Fundamentals of Combustible Dust

Fike

2:20 to 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 to 3:00

Afternoon Session 3

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Overview

Jim Peters

Boss Products

3:00 to 4:20

Case Study

Overview of the Case Study
Group Work
Discussion and Feedback

Todd Smith

3:50 to 4:30 p.m.

Conclusion of Day 2 and Review Insights

Jonathan McPherson

8:30 to 8:40 a.m.

Day 3 Welcome

Jonathan McPherson

8:40 to 9:40 a.m.

Morning Session 1

Dust Collection at the Source: Hood Design and Airflow Requirements

Gregg Zoltek

IAC

9:40 to 9:50 a.m.

Break

9:50 to 11:10 AM

Morning Session 2

Dust Design Calculations
Classroom Wrap-up

Gregg Zoltek

IAC

11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Lunch

12:10 to 1:10 p.m.

Travel to Partner Lab

1:10 to 2:40

Partner Lab Tour

Production Area
Combustion Lab
Academy
2:40 to 3:25 p.m.

Demonstrations and Applications

Dust Explosion Hazards and Analysis
3:25 to 3:35 p.m.

Break

3:35 to 4:20 p.m.

Demonstrations and Applications Cont.

Dust Explosion Mitigation: Isolation, Suppression, Containment, Vent Panels and Flameless Quenching
4:20 to 4:30 p.m.

Evaluations and Conclusion of Day 3

Jonathan McPherson

Jaclyn Wolf