When working heavily with dirt and minerals, particularly when sifting though it and digging it over, the creation of dust is going to play a large part in the operations. When fugitive dust is allowed to hang in the air, the chance of a dust explosion becomes very real. To address this problem there is a need to install and operate an effective misting system.

Misting systems are vital in the dust control at a mine site. Larger watering systems are often used to suppress the dust on the roads around the mine but a finer mist is required to settle the dust that is hanging in the air. A fine mist system is usually installed around the perimeter of the treated area to give it the greatest possible coverage.

When dust builds up the misting systems are operated and a very fine mist is produced. The water droplets are so small that they measure roughly the size of the dust particles they are controlling. The dust and the water mix together in mid-air and form a heavier compound that can no longer stay afloat. The result finds the dust getting brought to the ground clearing the air in quick time.

By using misting systems, working conditions are greatly improved. Visibility is improved which allows work to be carried out faster and the dust that would normally pose a threat to the smooth operation of machinery is no longer present.

An added benefit for those companies that have installed a misting system, as if ensuring the health of the employees wasn’t enough, is that the production has increased which means greater profits are enjoyed.