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Greetings!
Hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are intended to keep you abreast of the latest changes in our industry and let you know about any upcoming tradeshows and educational events. If there is something you think we should include in these newsletters please email me at kel.ferris@astgroup.ca
Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group
In this newsletter you will find:
- Optimizing Filter Cleaning for Increased Cost Savings
- Stevenson Sprinkler - Standpipe System Testing
- Event: Factors Affecting Explosion Vent Size
- Product Feature: BOSS VIGISPACE Explosion Vent Deflector
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ICYMI - Understanding Connected Equipment
- Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit WSO 25-6 Dust Collector, Qty 2
Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
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Dust Collection Industry News |
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Optimizing Dust Collector Filter Cleaning Technology |
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Increasing Filter Life & Cost Savings |
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Early Dust Collection
Early dust collection systems used passive filtration to separate dust from various airstreams. Filters inside a collector gradually loaded with dust, and, over time the pressure drop across the filter media increased until there was so much resistance the airflow through the system dropped below an acceptable level.
Key Improvements
Key improvements in dust collection occurred when active cleaning was developed to recondition filter media that stayed in the collector. Over the years, various methods of active cleaning were applied to dust collectors, including both mechanical and reverse air methods.
Article Highlights
In this article we will cover:
- Mechanical Cleaning
- Reverse-air Cleaning
- Pulse-Jet Cleaning
- Advanced Pulse-Jet Cleaning
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Standpipe System Inspection |
A standpipe system is a series of pipes at a building, connecting the water supply to hose connections. A standpipe system is an extension of the fire-hydrant system for use by firefighters or trained occupants in the event of a fire in the building. |
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Standpipe system testing in Ontario came into effect on July 1, 2018, and all building owners needed to comply by January 1, 2019, according to Ontario Regulation 108/18. |
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Factors Affecting Explosion Vent Size Calculations Webinar |
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Course Details:
This presentation will answer the following common questions regarding dust explosion vent sizing challenges:
- How does KSt and Pmax values affect the size of an explosion vent?
- How do particle size and moisture context affect dust cloud explosibility?
- Can the presence of gases and vapours change the size of the vent area?
Webinar Details:
Speaker: Dr. Dastidar specializes in chemical process hazards analysis, flammable dusts, liquids & vapours explosion and combustion hazards analysis and testing and electrostatic hazards analysis. He has extensive technical experience performing tests and analyzing data to determine electrostatic hazards, dust explosibility hazards, flammability hazards, thermal stability and reactivity hazards, and hazard analysis and risk mitigation. Dr. Dastidar has published 12 articles and presented at more than 20 conferences. He has a Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Dalhousie University, an M.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Nova Scotia, M.B.A, Management Science, Saint Mary’s University, and a B.S., Honors in Chemistry from Dalhousie University.
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Start Date: March 17 25, 2022
End Date: -
Times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Place: Online
Presenter: Dr. Dastidar, PhD - Chemical Engineering,
Vice President, Dust & Flammability Testing and Consulting Services
Fauske & Associates LLC
Cost: Free
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BOSS VIGISPACE Explosion Vent Deflector EV-VS |
Explosion vents are designed to evacuate pressure, flames & dust to a designated location away from people & equipment - a simple & efficient protection solution |
BOSS Explosion Vent Panels & Venting
Boss Products explosion vent panels & venting meet all the essential health and safety requirements for a potentially explosive atmosphere. In case of an explosion, the explosion vents are designed to evacuate pressure, flames, and dust to a designated location away from people and equipment. A simple and efficient protection system, these highly-rated explosion vents are made to resist depressions, pneumatic unclogging cycles, and can be used on silos, hoppers, filters, and cyclones.
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BOSS Explosion Vent Deflector EV-VS - VIGISPACE |
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The Explosion Vent Deflector EV-VS VIGISPACE limits the opening angle of the explosion vent and guides the explosion pressure wave, flames and heat into defined areas. |
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Understanding Connected Equipment |
Taking the Mystery out of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) |
How Connected Equipment Can Benefit Manufacturers of All Sizes |
IIoT IS NOT The Same as Automated Systems |
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) has generated a lot of press, but still faces obstacles in adoption. Some of it stems from doubts about return on investment. IoT is often confused with automation systems, the expensive IT networks running large manufacturing operations. The expense and specialized personnel these systems require put them out of reach for many operations.
Internet connectivity is different—in how it works, the purpose it serves, and who can take advantage of it. It’s relatively affordable to install sensors on equipment and send data to the cloud, making its benefits available to manufacturers of all sizes.
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Used Donaldson Torit WSO 25-6, QTY-2, Dust Collector
All equipment sold as used/refurbished by the AST Group is subject to the following:
- Inspected & verified to be operational & in good working order
- All moving parts including motors, fans & solenoids have been tested & verified as functional
- Door gaskets & diaphragms have been checked or replaced to ensure proper sealing
Be assured when buying used equipment from the AST Group that the quality and advice you receive are second to none in the industry. The Health & Safety of your workers & your facility is our priority.
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Call AST Canada 905-821-8860 for more details |
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The AST Group of Companies was formed in 2019 to bring together all aspects of worker safety pertaining to air quality. We brought together Engineers, Millwrights, HVAC Journeymen, Specialized Installers & Fire Suppression Technicians, all drawing on the AST Canada team of product experts and estimators. Together we form a cohesive group to meet all your clean-air needs.
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AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860
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