Dust Collection Methods for Primary and Secondary Crushing

"DUST COLLECTION EQUIPMENT LIST Primary Dust CollectorModular Mikro-Pulsaire - Model 2G1-96TR Capacity: 20,000 c.f.m.Bags: Total of 288; 8' x 4 1/2"" diameterMaterial: Dacron HCE feltAir to cloth ratio: 7.55/1Bags are changed every 6-9 months. Sent to A & L Services for cleaning at a cost of less than 1/3 the price of a new bag. No new bags have been required since start-up 4 years ago.Blow hack: 35 c.f.m. at 100 p.s.i.Fan: Joy Manufacturing, Model 3300, Type 4S, Backward inclined fan.Impeller: 33"" diameter36"" diameter Inlet33"" diameter Outlet at 3200 f.p.m. velocity1945Motor:,60 H.P., 1780 r.p.m.Capacity: 23,400 c.f.m.Design:,20,000 c.f.m.,•Actual:,17,500-19,000 c.f.m. depending on bag condition.Dust Slurry Agitator: Port-a-flo Model 050-350Major Maintenance:The fan was sped up from 1830 to 1945 r.p.m. and balanced at the higher speed. Several months later the impeller destructed beyond repair. A new shaft and impeller was installed, casings straightened, and bearings reused. Unit is currently running at 1945 r.p.m. No definite cause for the impeller failure has been found, although it might be attributed to improper balancing."