Dust can be associated with health hazards but how dangerous is dust? Minor health issues include nasal dryness, headaches, eczema, eye irritation and occupational asthma just to name a few. Without any intervention more serious issues such as silicosis, asbestosis and cancer can occur. But how can something so insignificant such as dust cause all of these issues? Well the…
This type of dust collector uses a scrubbing liquid to sieve out fine dust particles. The liquid is usually water and will come into contact with gas streams that contain dust particles. There is a huge variety when it comes to wet scrubbers but overall there are 4 basic types
The significance of a dust collection system for personal safety is also a strong factor in the need for a properly installed, well-running and maintained system. A dust free and clean environment reduces health risks involved with airborne dust. Luckily, there are 5 different collector types. This means there are many different options to cater…
A system used to enhance the quality of the air produced from industrial and commercial processes is called a dust collector. It works by removing dust and other impurities from the air. Likewise, it can also be used to retrieve valuable solids from being lost in the atmosphere. One of the most vital pieces of…
Frederick Gardner Cottrell (10.01.1877 – 16.11.1948) was a clever man who was a teacher, scientist and is the inventor of the electrostatic precipitator. An electrostatic precipitator is a device that eradicates hovering particles from streams of gas. The invention’s design was one of the first of its kind to eliminate air pollution. There are two…
Flue gas is the term used to describe the emitted material produced when fossil fuels are burned for heat or power. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, natural gas and wood. Flue gas often contains contaminants such as mercury, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide. Above all, these pollutants can affect air quality if flue…
Painting metal surfaces can be a daunting task. There are many different aspects which can make it difficult to get right. The last thing you need is a dodgy job you need to re-do in a couple of years time. The best way to avoid this is to understand the metal and its properties before…
The Easter bunny is on his way and for most of you, that means so are your Easter traditions. Egg hunts, egg decorations, craft, family gatherings and holidays are usually amongst those. To help ensure you get through the holidays without any mishaps here are a few egg safety tips.
There are a large number of differences between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The most prominent being that ferrous metals contain iron and non-ferrous do not. The discovery of non-ferrous metals was first. Gold, copper and bronze are soft which makes it easy to make various items without modern technology and processes. They replaced wood and stone and…
Metal fabrication is hard work, but can be very rewarding in the long run. It is an amazing skill to be able to create something with your hands and contribute to such incredible end results. One of the main processes performed by a metal fabricator is welding. We have some fun facts about welding to share…