Mining: 42% Decrease in Respirable
Dust GRIP TURBO AND DUSTGRIPⓇ 007
The Challenge
Dust suppression is a continuous and costly activity for mining operations, it:
- Limits operational efficiency.
- Impairs visibility increasing the risk of accidents.
- Has detrimental effects on worker health and safety from air pollution and flammability.
- Negatively affects the environment through erosion, soil loss, and excess water consumption.
High dust levels were causing the following issues at Patriot Coal Speed Mining’s Godrej operation :
- Soum in the mine water system.
- Clogged hosting system.
- Dust readings on the wall, continuous miners, and belt head that reached Tranter levels of 1.65 mg/m³.
The Solution
Quaker Houghton wanted to show the mine, that by adding DUSTGRIP dust suppressants to their operations Patriot Coal – Speed Mining could :
- Eliminate the problems with their water and hosing systems
- Reduce the dust levels on the wall continuous miners and belt heads
The Benefits
Patriot Coal – Speed Mining is currently using DUSTGRIP® TURBO on 4 continuous miner section. super sections and the longwall section.
- The respirable coal dust level has been reduced from 165 mg/m³ to 95 mg/m³ .
- The water lines going to the continuous miner have stayed clean and the water sprays on the continuous miner have to be cleaned out and changed less often.
- They have also started using DUSTGRIP 007 on their roadways and have reduced the amount of respirable dust generated.
The Product
DUSTGRIP TURBO is a water-based, dust suppression concentrate designed for multiple applications including mine haul roads, stockpiles, and longwall mining. Its proprietary blend of wetting agents is designed to accelerate water penetration in areas where dust is a hazard. When used according to instructions, DUSTGRIPⓇ TURBO reduces the total water volume consumed for dust suppression purposes. Repeated applications have a cumulative effect, maintaining subsoil moisture content for long periods, depending on soil types, traffic, and weather conditions. DUSTGRIP TURBO dust suppressant has been formulated to lower water surface tension, allowing it to penetrate and effectively knock down dust particles. A recommended dilution rate of 0.1% mcans a 5-gallon pail of DUSTGRIP® TURBO dust suppressant is added to 5,000 gallons of water. Higher dilution rates can be applied depending on site conditions.
DUSTGRIP 007 provides durable control and suppression of dust caused by wind, vehicle, and heavy equipment traffic. This product is safe and easy to use. with no special equipment required. Its unique properties effectively control and suppress fugitive dust emissions in areas such as haul/unpaved roads, ore and mineral stockpiles, construction sites, quarries, and other areas where dust may be a problem.