MINING, an industry that has been the backbone of many economies, is not without its challenges. One such challenge, especially in the dry climates where many mines are located, is dust control. Not only is dust a nuisance, but it also poses serious health risks to workers and can erode equipment. This is where Monitor Engineering, sole agent in Southern Africa for Spraying Systems Co’s world-leading dust control solutions, can help.
Dust suppression systems: Addressing mining’s dust challenge
In the mining sector, areas like stockpiles are particularly prone to dust. As material is piled up, fine particles become airborne with the slightest breeze, leading to dust clouds.
Surface stabilisation, primarily achieved through regular watering and water spray techniques, becomes essential for dust control. Simply spraying water isn’t enough. The nozzles used play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of the dust suppression as droplet size is crucial to effective dust control.
Dust suppression systems: Solutions for transfer points and chutes
Transfer points and chutes are also a big area of concern when it comes to dust generation. “Our offerings include spray nozzles for the various points requiring dust suppression, or complete “plug and spray” dust suppression kits consisting of strainers, tanks, piping, high pressure pumps, controls, and spray bars complete with nozzles,” says Grant Orsmond, Monitor Engineering MD.
“Our experienced sales engineers are available to conduct no charge site audits and work with customers to ensure the correct nozzles are selected to produce the desired droplet size to suppress dust.”
Dust suppression systems: Customised mining solutions by Monitor Engineering
Monitor Engineering has 75 years of experience working with mines across the continent and has fabricated custom-designed solutions in its Johannesburg facility that have proven to work.
Other products for the mining industry
Spraying Systems Co.’s spray bars, valve assemblies and brush headers have all been proven to help improve efficiency and safety outcomes in mines. Gas cooling and scrubbing lances and nozzles, evaporation solutions, foam and fire control nozzles, and other spray technology are available.
For more information on Monitor Engineering’s dust control options, visit www.monitorspray.co.za or contact grant@monitorspray.co.za
