Aerodyne SplitStream™ Industrial Dust Collector Provides Superior Dust Collection Technology Over Baghouse Dust Collector and Multi-Cyclones
CLEVELAND, Ohio – May 19, 2011 – Aerodyne®, a division of Abanaki Corporation, has installed new industrial dust collection technology for a manufacturer of specialty industrial chemical products for a unique project in which multiple attempts at efficient dust collection had previously failed. The chemical plant’s proprietary process, which yields a highly valuable powdered nutritional supplement, had several challenges which led plant managers to seek a better solution.
During the plant’s process, raw material is pneumatically conveyed through a flash dryer and then mixed downstream with another additive to create the final product. The product is ultimately captured by an industrial dust collector and packaged for use.
When the company contacted Aerodyne, the plant was using a baghouse dust collector to catch its final product. While collection efficiency was adequate, the high volume of material processed daily created a maintenance nightmare. As the baghouse filters became blinded, inefficiencies in the system caused inconsistent batches and wasted valuable raw materials. Prior to the baghouse dust collector, the manufacturer had used a bank of four cyclones to capture the product. Due to the extremely fine nature of the dust, these cyclones provided poor dust collection efficiency resulting in wasted product.
Aerodyne assessed the company’s situation and determined the SplitStream Industrial Dust Collector would be an ideal fit for the large dust volumes and high collection efficiency required for the process. The SplitStream uses a mechanical “counter-cyclonic” dust collector technology. Unlike conventional cyclones, the SplitStream utilizes a powerful secondary air stream that protects the inner walls from abrasive wear and directs incoming dust toward the collection hopper. This unique dust collection technology yields higher collection efficiency than traditional cyclone dust collectors and allows the unit to be installed in a horizontal or vertical configuration, without reducing efficiency.
Because the SplitStream Industrial Dust Collector does not use filter bags or cartridges, it can easily handle high dust loads with minimal maintenance. An added benefit for this customer’s process was the ability to use ambient air for the secondary air stream. This dust collection technology aides in cooling the final product, a requirement for consistent batches and superior quality.
To request a brochure on the Aerodyne SplitStream Industrial Dust Collector or another dust collection technology, visit http://www.DustCollectorHQ.com. For more information regarding the full-line of Aerodyne dust collection products and material handling valves, contact Aerodyne at (440) 543-7400 or toll-free at (800) 358-7546, or by email: DC@DustCollectorHQ.com.
About Aerodyne
Aerodyne has specialized in solving dry material handling problems for more than 60 years through such products as industrial dust collection systems and low-cost, low-maintenance material-handling valves. Like its parent owner, Abanaki Corporation, Aerodyne operates under the corporate motto “Clean Our World™”, addressing material-handling challenges through innovation, customer commitment and environmental stewardship.
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