Applications - Dust Control
Dust Control in Iron Ore
As Australian iron ore miners have depleted their traditional hematite deposits, they have been shifting to goethitic type ores, which are basically hematite with water of crystallization. These are characterized by a lower lump content and higher levels of particularly fine dust. To solve this issue, all of the major iron ore companies have adopted a strategy of gradually adding water to the ore to an optimum moisture level that minimises dust in handling.
Intalysis:
- supplied the first microwave moisture analysers to work in iron ore and has a large installed base in this application.
- can, through its supply partners, deliver turn-key solutions in water based ore conditioning systems
View a Dust Control in Iron Ore case study here - PDF
Dust Control in Bulk Material Ports
Bulk Material Ports use water conditioning techniques to minimize dust handling through their port facilities. Often these operations supply blending and loading services to independent mines but still have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their neighbors are not adversely impacted by dust from their activities.
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal take their environmental responsibilities very seriously (http://www.dbct.com.au/images/stories/dust_-_2007.pdf) and the LFM’s are integrated with the plant’s control systems to activate water spray to condition the ore and minimize dust.
View Dalrymple Bay controls dust with LFM Moisture Analyser case study here - PDF
Images courtesy of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd and BHP Billion
