INSPECTION AND AUDIT

When contracted for this service DeGATECH will send their experienced engineer to your facility for an in-depth review of your existing dust collection /Wet scrubbing system or systems.

FEW OF THE MOST COMMON ISSUES WE IDENTIFY DURING OUR SYSTEM AUDITS

• Baghouse condition and unit selection: recommend repairs (structural, pulse valves, gaskets, etc.), retrofit older shaker and reverse-air baghouses to newer pulse jet style, condense several inefficient small units into one larger system, etc.
• Examine current operating methods and make recommendations on how to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and system downtime (e.g. startup and shut down procedures, fan operating parameters, cleaning system settings, etc.)
• Filter selection: recommend alternative fabrics, finishes (e.g. PTFe membrane), filter types (e.g. pleated filters)
• Examine current maintenance procedures and make recommendations for improvement. Includes daily, weekly, monthly, yearly procedures, inspection checklist, handling of replacement bags, diagnosing need for bag replacement, proper bag replacement techniques, etc.
• Replacing out of date equipment and methods with latest technology, such as pleated filters, clean-on-demand cleaning, PTFE membrane filters, etc.
• Also includes recommendations for new OSHA Standards for combustible dust, such as explosion protection and fire suppression systems.

A TYPICAL SYSTEM CHECK VISIT INCLUDES

• Observation if the dust/fume generating processes and overall system performance
• Consultation with plant personnel including operators and maintenance to gather a better understanding of objectives and issues.
• Measure and document key system performance data such as:
  Air flow (CFM), velocity pressure, conveying velocity, static pressure, fan RPM and amp draw etc.
• Gather and document existing equipment nameplate data such as manufacturer, model number, size, capacity, etc.
• Sketch the system layout including line diameters, hoods, branches, elbows, etc.

FOLLOWING THE SITE VISIT, DEGATECH PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE DELIVERABLE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDE

• System Flow Diagram
• System Drawing
• Baseline Performance Report, including:
• Equipment information and condition.
• Dust sources and pick up hood descriptions.
• Airflow, velocity pressure, and static pressure measurements, per industry standards.
• Comparison of actual performance v/s design parameters
• Observations, evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations

This is one of our bestselling services ever and it is a great way to start gaining control over your dust collection systems. On average, our customers tell us they see an increase in their dust collector performance by 30% or more and longer times between shutdowns! Our engineers are trained to help you get more out of your current system by using the latest technological advancements, operating techniques and maintenance procedures