Dust control for material handling operations: a systematic approach

Material handling operations are used widely in industry. Often they produce unacceptable levels of dust. This article proposes a systematic approach to dust control for material handling operations. It focuses on the appropriate dust control technologies for the wide range of material handling operations. Both dust collection and dust suppression systems are considered. Comparisons are made between competing technologies using available information. Relevant literature resources are compiled and synthesized to provide the reader with the most recent design and operational information. Important areas requiring further research and development work are identified.