Agriculture
Cultivating safety – engineered dust control for the demands of modern agriculture.
Agriculture
Cultivating safety—engineered dust control for the demands of modern agriculture.
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Overview
Agricultural operations—from grain handling and feed production to seed processing and fertilizer blending—generate significant amounts of airborne dust. Common sources include grain bins, silos, conveyors, hammer mills, and bagging stations. Materials such as corn, wheat, soybeans, alfalfa, and powdered additives release fine particulates during transport, processing, and storage. Without proper dust control, these particles can compromise air quality, pose health risks, and create hazardous working conditions.
Challenges & Considerations
Silo Loading & Unloading: Transferring grain or feed into and out of silos creates intense bursts of dust, often in confined spaces. Without proper ventilation and dust control, this can lead to dangerous concentrations of combustible dust and poor visibility for workers.
Seasonal Intensity: Many agricultural facilities run around the clock during peak seasons, making downtime for maintenance or repairs costly and disruptive.
Product Loss and Recovery: Much of the dust generated in agricultural operations is composed of valuable product—grain fines, feed particles, or powdered additives. Without proper capture, this material is lost to the environment or facility surfaces, reducing yield and increasing waste. Efficient dust collection systems can recover these particles and reintegrate them into the production line, improving resource utilization and profitability.
Combustible Dust Risks: Organic dusts like grain, flour, and feed are highly combustible and can lead to fires or explosions if not properly controlled.
Bin Vents
N.R. Murphy Limited manufactures 2 styles of bin vents, capable of releasing pressure during loading/unloading cycles in a silo. The FBRW model is your economical solution for intermittent cleaning, while the HEC Bin Vent is capable of running 24/7.
Run with No Downtime
Minimize downtime during peak season by utilizing a continuous cleaning style dust collector with rotary airlocks. These HEC Bin Vents (pictured) also feature a hopper agitator to prevent blockage and an access port for ease of access.
Minimize Waste
Increase your facility’s yield by reducing waste through capturing airborne agricultural product and recirculating back into operations. Screw conveyors are an effective option for transporting material off the hopper discharge and back into your processing equipment.
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