TCO optimised dust extraction solution in a medical laboratory
Compliance with ATEX directives
Reduced system energy consumption
Additional savings due to air recirculation
Manufacturer of medical compresses
France
Life science
For the customer´s new production line Camfil offered it´s modular and industry proven Gold Series dry dust collector, fully ATEX-compliant and ready for air recirculation. The solution contains the following:
To increase his production capacities, the customer put a new manufacturing line into operation which included a carding process for raw materials needed to manufacture medical compresses.
Therefore he was looking for a fully ATEX-compliant and more energy efficient dust extraction solution compared to the ones he operates on his other existing production lines. Especially the integrated ISMF filter allowing air recirculation was a key requirement of the customer.
ATEX compliance: With the new dust collection system in place, the customer meets all local regulations required for safe handling of explosive dusts and therefore increased operator safety by mitigating explosion risks.
Air recirculation: Thanks to Camfil´s sophisticated solution, now the conditioned and cleaned process air can be recirculated into the workspace with very little heat loss as all external ductwork is insulated. Expected savings per annual: 10,432 EUR.
Energy consumption: The VSD-controlled fan provides the optimal airflow depending on process conditions which in turn reduces system energy consumption and extends filter lifetime. Estimated savings per annual: 4,771 EUR.
Maintenance: The installed maintenance platform provides safe and easy access to the filter chamber. Large service doors and tool-free removal of filter cartridges reduces maintenance downtime.
A VSD allows to adjust fan speed and flow rate of the dust collection system. Operating on a constant flow rate not only reduces the power consumption of the dust collector fan, it also extends the lifetime of the filter cartridges. Without this function, the flow rate at the start-up will be higher because of the low pressure drop in the media thus shortening filter life.
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