Image courtesy of Griffin Filters Griffin’s application engineers proposed an insulated multi-module baghouse system for a kaolin clay mining and processing company.
A world leader in kaolin clay mining and processing located in Georgia contacted Griffin Filters for a new baghouse system. The objective was to replace the existing undersized, under-performing, more than 30-year-old unit and meet the increased demand of the calciner (rotary kiln) operation. In addition to being undersized, the old dust collector needed more downtime for maintenance, caused by the filters continuously blinding over and adding to the operating costs.
After Griffin’s engineers took a close look at the kind of dust the customer was working with, they selected the optimal filter media. Calculating the various parameters including, duct air velocity, air-to-cloth ratio, interstitial velocity, can velocity, and other factors to ensure optimal operation of the collector, Griffi