Dust Collector Fire Suppression System

Some hazardous processes may require spark.

Dust collector fire suppression system.

Part of the complete boss products dust collection fire and explosion protection system. In fifteen years as a professional firefighter i ve never heard of a dust collector fire from dust explosion or hot materials introduced into the system. Dust collection removes solid particles from the airflow in an effort to improve or maintain the quality of air in the occupational work environment. The only ones we see are from metal shavings oxidizing and becoming exothermic.

Specializes in the protection of facilities that handle combustible dusts that utilize pneumatic dust collection and air filtration systems. Hp co 2 fire suppression systems are designed to minimize the impact from a fire to the collector and to the surrounding area. Bag type collectors. Training by type toggle this sub menu open or closed.

The hp co 2 fire suppression system follows the design practices in nfpa 12 which calls for the flooding of a collector with co 2 to a 75 concentration. A fuel source oxygen and an ignition source. Learn why fike is the trusted industrial safety solutions expert in chemical processing. At plc fire safety solutions we focus not only on the local fire code requirements but also on understanding the processes and materials being handled when examining dust collection systems.

Standard for the prevention of fire and dust explosions from the manufacturing processing and handling of combustible particulate solids. It is not ideal as the first line of defense against a dust collector fire. Wildfire hazards and mitigation. Not all materials are the same and not all processes handling or creating dust are equally hazardous.

Examples of dust collectors include. June 15 2014. Ecomaxx systems respond quickly to sparks as small as 1mm provide control of up to five zones at once and can be integrated into your new or existing dust collection equipment by environmental solutions. Confidently meet standards and provide protection.

Thoughts on selecting a fire suppression or spark detection system for a dust collector bag. Without an effective fire suppression system a dust collector could become a meeting point for the three components of any fire.