Prediction as a basis for planning dust suppression in quarries and cement plants

摘要

Predicting and preventing dust emissions from mineral processing sites traditionally involves detailed knowledge of site operations, access to local weather forecasts and the availability of controls like fixed water sprays and mobile bowsers. Sometimes, such control measures are either applied unnecessarily as a blanket measure, or too late once dust is airborne and there is a risk of complaint. This article outlines an innovative approach to predicting when there might be a need for dust suppression, potentially enabling resources to be deployed more effectively than at present.