Short course
Dust Collection Fundamentals and System Design

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.
Registration
Registration for this course has closed.
Contact Jaclyn Wolf via email: jaclyn14@ksu.edu with any questions.
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.
Welcome & Introductions
Jonathan McPherson
Jaclyn Wolf
Morning Session 1
Baghouse and Dust Collector Fundamentals
Todd Smith
Andrew Ray
Break
Morning Session 2
Other Types of Filters: Reverse Air, Low-pressure Blower (MCF), Shaker
Basics of Cyclone Design and Performance
Todd Smith
Jonathan McPherson
Lunch
Afternoon Session 1
Filter Efficiency | Emission Calculations for Air Permit Purposes
Todd Smith
Break
Afternoon Session 2
Testing Material Properties Relevant for Hood, Ducting and Collector Design
Dust Collector Selection and Sizing
Filter Maintenance Recommendations and Troubleshooting
Andrew Ray
Jonathan McPherson
Break
Tour: K-State Olathe Lab
Jonathan McPherson
Conclusion of Day 1
Jonathan McPherson
Review Day 1 Insights
Jonathan McPherson
Morning Session 1
Kice Industries
Break
Morning Session 2
Duct Design Fundamentals
Taylor Andrews
SonicAire
Kice Industries
Lunch
Afternoon Session 1
Ben Kice
Kice Industries
Break
Afternoon Session 2
Fike
Break
Afternoon Session 3
Jim Peters
Boss Products
Case Study
Group Work
Discussion and Feedback
Todd Smith
Conclusion of Day 2 and Review Insights
Jonathan McPherson
Day 3 Welcome
Jonathan McPherson
Morning Session 1
Gregg Zoltek
IAC
Break
Morning Session 2
Classroom Wrap-up
Gregg Zoltek
IAC
Lunch
Travel to Partner Lab
Partner Lab Tour
Combustion Lab
Academy
Demonstrations and Applications
Break
Demonstrations and Applications Cont.
Evaluations and Conclusion of Day 3
Jonathan McPherson
Jaclyn Wolf
John Bare, D.V.M., is a veterinary biologics epidemiologist in the pharmacovigilance section at the USDA's Center for Veterinary Biologics.
Bare was raised on a livestock and grain farm in Northeast Iowa. He received a B.A. in Biology from Wartburg College and D.V.M. from Iowa State University. Post-graduation he worked at private practice in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more
John Bare, D.V.M., is a veterinary biologics epidemiologist in the pharmacovigilance section at the USDA's Center for Veterinary Biologics.
Bare was raised on a livestock and grain farm in Northeast Iowa. He received a B.A. in Biology from Wartburg College and D.V.M. from Iowa State University. Post-graduation he worked at private practice in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more
Stephanie Batliner has 26 years of animal health pharmaceutical experience with companies including Bimeda Inc., Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Division, Teva Animal Health and Phoenix Scientific Inc.
Experienced with all aspects of FDA/CVM regulatory affairs and with a focus on chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) and generic animal drugs, she has a deep knowledge of nearly every dosage form and aseptic processing considerations, including Type V Veterinary Master Files.
Stephanie has held leadership positions in R&D technical development — including analytical methods development, formulation development and technical transfer — quality assurance, quality control, pre-market regulatory affairs and post-market life cycle maintenance regulatory affairs.
Stephanie has served as chairperson of Generic Animal Drug Alliance and is currently serving as a working subgroup chair. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Stephanie Batliner has 26 years of animal health pharmaceutical experience with companies including Bimeda Inc., Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Division, Teva Animal Health and Phoenix Scientific Inc.
Experienced with all aspects of FDA/CVM regulatory affairs and with a focus on chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) and generic animal drugs, she has a deep knowledge of nearly every dosage form and aseptic processing considerations, including Type V Veterinary Master Files.
Stephanie has held leadership positions in R&D technical development — including analytical methods development, formulation development and technical transfer — quality assurance, quality control, pre-market regulatory affairs and post-market life cycle maintenance regulatory affairs.
Stephanie has served as chairperson of Generic Animal Drug Alliance and is currently serving as a working subgroup chair. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Bill Bookout is president, board chair and a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), the world’s leading trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of health and nutritional supplements for dogs, cats, and horses.
For over 20 years, the NASC’s successful leadership and advocacy actions have helped to shape and secure the future of the industry and ensure quality supplement products remain available to all stakeholders. Bill has been an advocate for the animal supplement industry for over two decades and is recognized as a leading expert on regulatory issues surrounding these types of products. He joined APPA in 2023 as Pet Food Consultant, serves on several AAFCO committees, has testified on behalf of the industry at FDA public meetings, served on the Health Canada Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products, was named to the Pet Age magazine 2021 and 2022 Power 50 list of pet industry leaders, and has participated in countless educational programs, legal forums, regulatory trainings, and professional meetings. Bill is deeply committed to philanthropy, both personally and professionally, and each year, the NASC selects an organization to support through fundraising efforts at the NASC Annual Conference. Past organizations have included Hunkapi Programs, Heroes and Horses, Vested Interest in K9s, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, and the Warrior Dog Foundation. Bill earned his BSc in physical sciences from the University of Wyoming and his MBA from the Pepperdine University Presidents and Key Executives program. He and his wife, Mary, divide their time between Arizona and Alaska, where they live with their two rescue cats, Marmalade and Yanaha.
Bill Bookout is president, board chair and a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), the world’s leading trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of health and nutritional supplements for dogs, cats, and horses.
For over 20 years, the NASC’s successful leadership and advocacy actions have helped to shape and secure the future of the industry and ensure quality supplement products remain available to all stakeholders. Bill has been an advocate for the animal supplement industry for over two decades and is recognized as a leading expert on regulatory issues surrounding these types of products. He joined APPA in 2023 as Pet Food Consultant, serves on several AAFCO committees, has testified on behalf of the industry at FDA public meetings, served on the Health Canada Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products, was named to the Pet Age magazine 2021 and 2022 Power 50 list of pet industry leaders, and has participated in countless educational programs, legal forums, regulatory trainings, and professional meetings. Bill is deeply committed to philanthropy, both personally and professionally, and each year, the NASC selects an organization to support through fundraising efforts at the NASC Annual Conference. Past organizations have included Hunkapi Programs, Heroes and Horses, Vested Interest in K9s, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, and the Warrior Dog Foundation. Bill earned his BSc in physical sciences from the University of Wyoming and his MBA from the Pepperdine University Presidents and Key Executives program. He and his wife, Mary, divide their time between Arizona and Alaska, where they live with their two rescue cats, Marmalade and Yanaha.
Norm Brown has 35 years of veterinary vaccine regulatory and quality experience with companies including Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, Diamond Animal Health and Mallinckrodt Veterinary.
Brown is an experienced leader with a diverse background and a customer-oriented approach. His background specifically includes regulatory and compliance resolution, new product registration, product complaint resolution, international registration, system critique and continuous improvement implementation.
Brown graduated from University of Nebraska with an B.S. in Microbiology and an M.S. in Veterinary Services.
Norm Brown has 35 years of veterinary vaccine regulatory and quality experience with companies including Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, Diamond Animal Health and Mallinckrodt Veterinary.
Brown is an experienced leader with a diverse background and a customer-oriented approach. His background specifically includes regulatory and compliance resolution, new product registration, product complaint resolution, international registration, system critique and continuous improvement implementation.
Brown graduated from University of Nebraska with an B.S. in Microbiology and an M.S. in Veterinary Services.
Maria Dashek is a veterinary scientist with a background in immunotherapeutic research and poultry medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians and holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a doctorate in comparative biomedical sciences.
She currently serves as the market development manager for animal health at Promega, where she focuses on supporting veterinary diagnostics, RNA vaccine development and manufacturing and biologics quality control, including potency and mechanism-of-action assessments.
Before joining Promega, she served as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. In her current role, Dashek operates at the intersection of research, regulation and industry to identify and apply technologies that support the development and quality assessment of veterinary immunotherapeutics and emerging vaccine platforms, including RNA-based technologies.
Maria Dashek is a veterinary scientist with a background in immunotherapeutic research and poultry medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians and holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a doctorate in comparative biomedical sciences.
She currently serves as the market development manager for animal health at Promega, where she focuses on supporting veterinary diagnostics, RNA vaccine development and manufacturing and biologics quality control, including potency and mechanism-of-action assessments.
Before joining Promega, she served as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. In her current role, Dashek operates at the intersection of research, regulation and industry to identify and apply technologies that support the development and quality assessment of veterinary immunotherapeutics and emerging vaccine platforms, including RNA-based technologies.
Carol is a molecular biologist with a strong background in veterinary and human vaccine development and manufacturing, including extensive research, industry, and regulatory experience. Learn more
Carol is a molecular biologist with a strong background in veterinary and human vaccine development and manufacturing, including extensive research, industry, and regulatory experience. Learn more
Kathy L. Gross, Ph.D., PAS, Dip. ACAN, is an experienced animal health scientist who holds a B.S. in Animal Bioscience and both a M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition.
Gross joined Hill's Pet Nutrition in 1990 and spent more than 30 years driving the development and commercialization of innovative products for companion animals. Throughout her career she was an inventor on multiple patents, authored more than 45 articles and book chapters and published over 50 abstracts.
Although she retired from Hill's in 2022, Gross remains active in the animal health industry as a consultant, an adjunct faculty member at Kansas State University and continues to volunteer in her community.
Kathy L. Gross, Ph.D., PAS, Dip. ACAN, is an experienced animal health scientist who holds a B.S. in Animal Bioscience and both a M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition.
Gross joined Hill's Pet Nutrition in 1990 and spent more than 30 years driving the development and commercialization of innovative products for companion animals. Throughout her career she was an inventor on multiple patents, authored more than 45 articles and book chapters and published over 50 abstracts.
Although she retired from Hill's in 2022, Gross remains active in the animal health industry as a consultant, an adjunct faculty member at Kansas State University and continues to volunteer in her community.
Terrie Jo Hamtak started her career in human health as a microbiologist from California State University- Long Beach, before entering the animal health world at the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic, University of Missouri, Columbia.
From the veterinary diagnostic arena, she moved into the animal health industry working for several large firms in various departments from quality, virus production, regulatory affairs, R&D, quality technical support and most recently compliance programs.
Terrie Jo Hamtak started her career in human health as a microbiologist from California State University- Long Beach, before entering the animal health world at the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic, University of Missouri, Columbia.
From the veterinary diagnostic arena, she moved into the animal health industry working for several large firms in various departments from quality, virus production, regulatory affairs, R&D, quality technical support and most recently compliance programs.
Brent Mayabb, D.V.M., M.S., is a veterinarian with both private practice and veterinary industry experience. He currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Veterinary Officer for Royal Canin USA. Mayabb manages a team that builds relationships with pet owners, veterinarians, veterinary specialists, regulators, government officials and non-profits to share knowledge and build the company's reputation as thought leaders. Learn more
Brent Mayabb, D.V.M., M.S., is a veterinarian with both private practice and veterinary industry experience. He currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Veterinary Officer for Royal Canin USA. Mayabb manages a team that builds relationships with pet owners, veterinarians, veterinary specialists, regulators, government officials and non-profits to share knowledge and build the company's reputation as thought leaders. Learn more
Jennifer is dedicated to the health and well-being of humans and animals. Her passions include faith, family and mental and physical fitness.
Jennifer is dedicated to the health and well-being of humans and animals. Her passions include faith, family and mental and physical fitness.
With a veterinary degree from the University of Montreal, Martin Tiemann, D.V.M., spent 20 years in mixed animal practice between Montreal and Ottawa in Canada. He joined Industry with Merial Canada as the manager of RA, QA and Technical Services. Learn more
With a veterinary degree from the University of Montreal, Martin Tiemann, D.V.M., spent 20 years in mixed animal practice between Montreal and Ottawa in Canada. He joined Industry with Merial Canada as the manager of RA, QA and Technical Services. Learn more
Jonathan McPherson is the director of advanced manufacturing research and training at K-State Olathe. In this role, he helps develop advanced manufacturing training by offering industry-focused short courses. He is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the advanced manufacturing research and training programs and manages an applied research program to solve industry problems. Read Jonathan's full bio
Todd Smith is the former K-State Bulk Solids Center Manager. He retired in 2024 and is still active in the industry as a consultant.
Prior to K-State, Smith spent 28 years in the industry with companies such as DuPont, MAC Equipment, Schenck Process and Coperion K-Tron Salina.
Jaclyn Wolf is the professional and continuing education specialist at K-State Olathe.
She helps develop, manage and expand the campus' professional development and noncredit programming. This includes helping plan and oversee all aspects of existing workshops, from venue selection, to catering, speaker selection and participant evaluations. She also is responsible for select workshops and conferences.
Jim Peters works for Boss Products, LLC as the business development manager of grain and milling.
He received a B.S. in Grain Science and Industry from Kansas State University and previously worked as a staff member of the KSU Grain Science Department.