Dust Testing

Well-running dust collection systems require a good design. However, to design the system correctly, you need to know about your dust. Is it is explosive? How easily is it ignited? How big are the particles? And what is the particle size distribution? We offer the following tests to help you define your dust to select the best technology for your application.

Particle size analysis—Provides a particle size distribution of your dust. This allows you to pick the proper technology(s) for your application and calculate removal efficiency. Recommended for every system.

Cyclone Removal Efficiency

Level 1 Testing: A sample is fed into the cyclone and the removal efficiency is calculated by measuring the amount
captured in the hopper.

Level 2 Testing: The sample is metered into the cyclone at a loading consistent with customers operating conditions.
**Please note temperature and pressure cannot be adjusted.

Additions:

• Measure PSD of sample before test
• Measure PSD of material captured in cyclone hopper
• Measure PSD of material captured in filter after cyclone

Cyclones available for testing: 

GPC Cyclones 

a. GPC-18 | 800 to 1100 ACFM | Horizontal, carbon steel

b. GPC-08 | 200 to 400 ACFM | Horizontal, 304 SS

Splitstream S/SV400 – 304 SS (400 ACFM Primary, 270 – 400 ACFM secondary)

a. Clean Secondary

b. Dirty Secondary

c. Recycle Secondary

TR Cyclone 

a. 800 to 1100 ACFM
b. TR670 galvanized steel

**If you have questions about whether or not your dust is explosive or combustible, our engineers are able to send your dust out to a third party lab for further testing.