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Texas Coal Plant Sued Over Dust (PM2.5) Emissions

Environmental groups claim the 1625 MW coal-fired plant in La Grange, Texas is exceeding PM2.5 emissions limits due to outdated dust collectors and poor operating practices. By Dominick DalSanto July 20, 2012 Baghouse.com News | Environmental groups in Texas are suing one of the largest coal-fire power plants in the state, alleging the plant is […]

Industrial Air Permits – New Clean Air Regulations and Baghouses

Previous Baghouse.com Articles on Air Permitting: Industrial Air Permits –  Overcoming The Difficulties with Gaining Industrial Air Permits By Dominick DalSanto October 3, 2012 – Baghouse.com | Recently, the EPA has been busy issuing new air pollution regulations (Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, Cement MACT, Mercury MACT, etc.) and tightened several exiting ones (NESHAPs, NAAQs, etc). With […]

Dust Collector Fire and Explosion Highlights Need for Combustible Dust Considerations In System Designs

A massive fire and explosion in the dust collection system of a New Hampshire wood pellet manufacturer demonstrates the need for adequate system design to prevent combustible dust explosions in general industry. By Dominick DalSanto Baghouse Technology Expert and Sales Director Baghouse.com May 16 2012 – Baghouse.com Editorial | On October 20 2011, a combustible […]

EPA Administrator Resigns Over “Crucify” Comments Regarding Enforcement Philosophy

EPA chief resigns after outrage over comments saying EPA should figuratively “crucify” EPA offenders to set an example. April 30 2012 – Baghouse.com News | A top EPA regional administrator resigned today over controversial comments regarding his views of how the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) should enforce its environmental regulations, saying that the EPA should […]

CSB Nine Years Later, Still No Dust Regulation – Urges OSHA To Finalize Combustible Dust Safety Standard

Nine years after the first of a series of deadly combustible dust explosions in the U.S., the CSB (Chemical Safety Board) is imploring OSHA to take decisive action and finalize its court-ordered Combustible Dust Standard. Investments in plant dust collection systems will be vital to meeting the new proposed standards. April 4, 2012 – Baghouse.com […]

CSB Video Report On Series Of Combustible Dust Explosions At Tennessee Powdered Metals Plant

The Chemical Safety Board issued a final report on a series of deadly combustible dust explosions in Tennessee. It highlights dust collection systems as the only way to prevent deadly combustible dust explosions. Recommends OSHA issue new comprehensive dust regulations within one year.  January 6th, 2012 Baghouse.com News | The Chemical Safety Board has issued […]

Which Type of Dust Collection System Do I Need?

Determining which type of dust collector system you need is a specialty of  Baghouse.com dust collection specialists. The three basic types of industrial baghouse dust collection systems are filter bag collectors, cartridge collectors, and cyclone collectors. Filter bag collectors are produced in a wide variety and have numerous uses. They are very practical for a […]

Industrial Baghouse Dust Collection Systems

Industrial baghouse dust collection systems are an air quality purification system for industrial, commercial, or even residential production shops that purify air improving the quality of breathable air while reducing harmful matter. Safe dust collection makes air safer to breathe by removing harmful materials from the environment. Baghouse.com specializes in safe dust collection through capturing […]