Brr! Baghouse Goes Cold in Oil Drilling Application

The Problem

A company in the oil drilling industry was on the hunt for a dust collector that could withstand arctic conditions. Standard baghouses are not able to withstand extreme cold, given that in colder conditions, they have limited tolerances that can render them inefficient. In hopes of finding a solution to their chilly problem, the company contacted Aerodyne’s engineering team.

The Solution and Measurable Results

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Our team suggested the company implement a SplitStream cyclone dust collector in lieu of the baghouse. The SplitStream dust collector achieves high-efficiency collection by forcing dirty gases into a powerful centrifugal motion. There are no moving parts to bind up in the arctic temperatures, and the centrifugal action throws dust particulate out of the gas stream. A secondary air stream carries the dust particulate to the hopper, keeping dust away from the collector walls to reduce sticking and abrasion. As a result, the SplitStream virtually eliminates maintenance problems commonly associated with other cyclone archetypes. The prevention of particulate contact with external walls is a major factor in the unit’s ability to achieve high efficiency ratings. Since the SpiltStream does not use bags or filter cartridges, any collected product is easily returned to the process for reuse or sent out for disposal.

Furthermore, this dust collector removes 99% of dust that are 7 microns, making the SplitStream an ideal fit for the client’s dust collecting needs. The SplitStream’s ability to function in arctic conditions without losing its ability to effectively collect dust made this product perfect for the customer.

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