Fire Extinguisher Filling Operation

Fire Extinguisher Filling

Application: Dust generated from fire extinguisher emptying and filling operations.

Dust Type: Sodium Bicarbonate Dust

Location: Colorado

Dust Collection Equipment Solution Selection: (1) – Donaldson/Torit Model DFE 2-8 Continuous Duty Cartridge Filter Dust Collector with TBI-20, 20 h.p. direct Drive Blower and clamping duct system provided airflow to custom slotted back draft hoods at individual workstations. A Donaldson/Torit 1 h x 3 w Auto-Lok Safety After Filter also included.

Donaldson/Torit AirFlow Controller with VFD

Clamping duct system

Fire Extinguisher Filling

Airflow/Static Pressure: 6000 cfm @ 14” s.p.

Application Solution: Central dust collection system contained dust production at hoods and reduced overall housekeeping time. Operators were isolated from airborne dust. Energy savings resulted from recycled air.