Content:
- What types of pollution occur in different industries.
- Why personal protective equipment does not always save lives.
- Filter elements and how they are selected for different industries.
- Advantages of high-quality filter elements from the manufacturer.
Manufacturing is a potential source of outdoor air pollution. Most often, this is dust or carbon dioxide. However, a number of industries are characterized by increased danger. These include, among others, metalworking, woodworking, and food processing. Special filter elements are being developed for them, which are capable of reducing the level of specific emissions to maximum permissible levels.
What types of pollution occur in different industries
Often, specific pollutants in industrial spaces affect not only the environmental situation in the region, but also the health of workers. They can cause the development of specific occupational diseases.
Woodworking involves mechanical impact on wood—planing, sanding, etc. This produces dust of various sizes and fractions: from 2 to 200 microns. The most dangerous are fine particles, which can often cause irritation of the respiratory tract and skin. Systematic inhalation of contaminated air can lead to the development of asthma.
In metalworking industries, fine metal shavings and dust cause the most harm. The size of these particles can be so small that they easily enter the respiratory tract and lungs. Their accumulation in the body can, among other things, cause cancer.
Among industrial emissions in the food industry, sugar and flour dust are considered the most dangerous. At high concentrations and in the presence of an ignition source, an explosion is possible. They are also considered allergens.
Why personal protective equipment does not always save lives
In addition to aspiration systems, personal respiratory protection equipment (PPE) such as masks and respirators can be used in production facilities. However, they are not always effective. This may be due to:
- incorrect choice of protective equipment. If the pores of the material are larger than the size of the contaminant particles, the PPE will not be able to cope with the task at hand;
- high concentration of the contaminant;
- incorrect use of equipment or damage to it.
Filter elements and how they are selected for different industries
High-quality filters for aspiration systems must be designed taking into account the specifics of production. In many cases, contaminated air undergoes multi-stage filtration. Filters of different classes are used for effective dust collection. First, the flow passes through a coarse cleaning element. Then through a fine and, if necessary, ultra-fine element. The latter is only necessary when creating “clean” rooms. In this case, the air purification system at the production facility includes HEPA filters.
When selecting filtration and purification equipment, a number of factors must be taken into account:
- the pollutants that need to be removed. If harmful gases are present, absorption filters may be required;
- air flow intensity, the volume of air that will pass through the filter element per unit of time;
- their installation location. It is possible to create a separate system or integrate it into the existing exhaust ventilation;
- the required degree and fineness of purification.
Advantages of high-quality filter elements from the manufacturer
Selton manufactures a wide range of air filters for industrial ventilation and purification systems. You can order pocket, panel, bag, and cylindrical models. When selecting a filter, it is important to pay attention to its size and class. If necessary, our specialists will help you make the best choice. Our company’s range also includes filter ventilation units that supply clean air to shelters and storage facilities or office and administrative premises.
By contacting the manufacturer directly, customers can be sure of:
- guaranteed quality and efficiency of equipment;
- the possibility of receiving timely consulting support on the selection, maintenance, and operation of the units;
- the availability of consumables;
- the competitive cost of filters without significant markups by intermediaries.
Contact our company, Selton, to obtain effective filters for your purification system or high-quality filter ventilation units.
