Entries by Dominick DalSanto

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 […]

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EPA Administrator Resigns Over “Crucify” Comments Regarding Enforcement Philosophy on Environmental

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 […]

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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 […]

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More Reasons Not To Store Dust In Your Dust Collector Hopper

Clogged machinery,  exposure to hazardous chemicals, and disruptions in plant processes,  are just a few of the problems that come from using your dust collector hopper for dust storage.  February 25, 2012 | Baghouse.com News – One of the most common baghouse operation practices that we find when we send a dust collector technical advisor […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Tipos de filtros para colectores de polvo

Industrial Baghouse utilizes three different air filtration and dust collection systems: filter bag collectors, cartridge collectors, and cyclone collectors. Filter bag collectors use filter bags to capture and separate harmful particulates, dusts, and other contaminates. They are very versatile and easily be modified to fit almost any need. When properly maintained they are very durable. […]

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China To Start Using PM 2.5 Standard In Air Quality Measurements

 Next year the Chinese government will update its method of measuring particulate pollution (dust pollution). However these figures will not be released to the public until “an appropriate time” according to the government.  December 30th, 2011 Baghouse.com News | After years of being derided for its views on air pollution by international and domestic environmentalists, as […]

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EPA Issues Revised Boiler & Incinerator Rules After Extensive Public Input

The EPA has issued proposed revisions to emissions standards for boilers and solid waste incinerators. These new rules once finalized will lead to increased demand for dust collection systems throughout industry.  December 23, 2011 Baghouse.com News – The Environmental Protection Agency proposed several revisions to its emissions standards for boilers and solid waste incinerators. The […]

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