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CC: S. W. Ellis S. H. Markette R. W. Forloines
TO: FROM:
.0 N. DANIELSON
C. M. BECK
August 27, 1982
ROLLAWAY PORTABLE DUST COLLECTOR
The intake air velocity of the Tepco Model 21 Rollaway dust collector in Central Shops was checked on 7/28/82 and found to be inadequate. The hose arm was replaced and the collector was again
monitored using the Alnor Type 8500 Thermo-anemometer. Ten measurements were taken at the face of the cone on 8/26/82. The
table below compares the BEFORE and AFTER measurements with manufacturer specifications:
Measured
Spec
BEFORE
. AFTER
Ai r Volume Area of Cone
686 cfm
-
220.2 cfm .687 sq. ft.
669.8 cfm
-
Area of Duct Duct Velocity
-
3500 fpm
.196 sq. ft. 1123.4 fpm
-
3417.3 fpm
Cone Face Velocity
(998.5 fpm*) 320.5 fpm
975 fpm
Ca pt ure Velocity (at 1')
2000 fpm
**
^Calculated from specs. **Unable to measure due to extraneous wind currents
**
The air volume and dust velocity measurements are very close to the specifications now. The ACGIH recommended duct design velocity for grinding ventilation is 3500 fpm. The
manufacturer's specification for capture velocity is impossible to attain at their own air volume and duct velocity specs. Calculated from these, however, the cone face velocity (spec) is 998.5 fpm, which is very close to the measured 975 fpm. Annual
velocity checks will ensure that the collector maintains adequate performance.
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