Dust Control Technology Adds Automation

Dust Control Technology, Peoria, Ill., has announced a strategic collaboration with SMI Evaporative Solutions, Midland, Mich., applying computer-controlled automation to monitor and manage dust suppression equipment.

“Driven by proprietary software, the resulting ‘intelligent’ systems can be programmed to manage start/stop cycles based on dust monitor readings, motion sensors, weather input or operator remote control,” according to a press release from Dust Control Technology. Users of DustBoss equipment featuring this technology can automatically adjust elevation, oscillation range and other features to improve suppression performance and free up manpower for other tasks.

SMI will design and manufacture automation systems for use with DustBoss suppression equipment, “giving users unprecedented data capture and control over large-scale dust abatement,” according to Dust Control Technolgoy. SMI is a global innovator of ducted misting systems and high-density, low-velocity evaporators, supplying standard and customized software packages under the trade name SmartH20TM. 

“Our dust suppression team has a unique understanding of material flow and fugitive particle control issues,” says Dust Control Technology CEO Edwin Peterson. “With SMI’s engineering and manufacturing expertise, we’ve created a perfect strategic partnership to further advance the science of dust suppression.” 

SMI President Joe VanderKelen says the new technology can help customers improve suppression efficiency and control labor costs.

Designed to deliver greater control and efficiency to dust management systems in bulk material handling operations, these systems give users the capability to track wind direction, speed, temperature, humidity and visible emissions data. The automated networks can be programmed to factor any or all of those elements and determine which combination of conditions will trigger specific system responses, according to Dust Control Technology.

SMI is a global supplier of fan-based misting equipment, including system design, infrastructure, construction and engineering services. More informationis available at www.evapor.com.

Dust Control Technology is a leader in dust and odor control solutions for coal handling, demolition, recycling, scrap processing, mining, steel production and other bulk material applications. More information is available at www.dustboss.com.