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Exhaust Fan for Powder

06/03/2016 6:10 PM

We use spray powder on a press to prevent offset, the powder is food grade corn starch.

We would like to exhaust this dust through the roof of our plant the building height is around 30 feet (9.14 meters)

The control box has a 12 inch hole if we put a booster fan at the bottom and a roof vent

sucking the air how many CFM would I require to get this to work also we dont want it to be to noisy

anyone have suggestions ?

thanking you in advance

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Re: Exhaust Fan for powder

06/03/2016 7:13 PM

You will probably need a dust collection system, which will require careful analysis by a professional that specializes in this area....

http://www.powermag.com/collecting-dust/

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Re: Exhaust Fan for powder

06/03/2016 7:22 PM

Sounds like you need to hire an engineer.

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06/03/2016 8:18 PM

Have you ever heard of a 'dust explosion'?

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Re: Exhaust Fan for powder

06/03/2016 8:23 PM

You need an expert to guide you.

He'll need to know much more than you give here.

Volume of room, density or the FLAMMABLE dust, turnover needed, local codes on corn starch pollution, etc.

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Re: Exhaust Fan for powder

06/03/2016 8:36 PM

Thanks to all

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Re: Exhaust Fan for Powder

06/04/2016 11:06 PM

Your insurance company can be very helpful in setting specifications, not just for avoidance of dust explosion, but also for other dust related health risks and safety risks. Here's a useful link to Allianz:

http://www.agcs.allianz.com/insights/expert-risk-articles/explosion-hazard/

Your neighbors may be unimpressed at receiving a thin coating of corn starch on their real estate and their cars, so a dust collection system is more appropriate than a dust exhaust system.

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Re: Exhaust Fan for Powder

06/05/2016 7:52 AM

Starch is almost impossible to get off a car, I speak from experience.

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06/05/2016 5:15 AM

I have seen dust / powder collections using a down draft which were easier to install and (arguably) as effective.
(personally I still believed dust was every were.) Is it easier when getting assistance from gravity?

When using powder to offset (myself) I found it far cleaner and easier to remove all
the powder equipment and use an infra red lamp(s) placed in close proximity
to the sheets on exit. (spacing and proximity depending on inks sheets speed etc.)

Unless you are using very slow inks, it only takes a second of heat from the lamp(s)
to remove all the offset. I made one up using an old, free standing, reading lamp
stand and was "sold" on using this instead of powder ever since. Very cost effective.
No mess, no dust, explosion risk, or breathing/health problems! (Worked for me.)

Mine was a manually switched on/off, but if you are happy with the result (no set off)
I would recommend an on/off switch linked to the machine. With no sheet output the
lamp(s) naturally could cause a fire if not switched off.

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06/06/2016 5:21 AM

Water washing is a useful way of trapping dust.

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