Dust suppression for Australia’s critical industries
Dust suppression is a vital component in maintaining safe, healthy and compliant working environments across industries — especially mining.
Uncontrolled dust particles can become airborne and pose significant risks to both workers and the surrounding environment. Fugitive dust and airborne dust not only impact air quality but can also lead to regulatory challenges and increased maintenance costs.
The size of a dust particle is important as it provides a guide to its behaviour and occupational risk. While visible dust is obvious, it is the smaller particles, invisible to the human eye, that are generated at the time that are a major concern for health.
These particles hang in the air longer, travel further, are easily inhaled and as result are a major health issue for workers and the community.
Wet Earth has been developing and delivering innovative dust suppression solutions since 2003. As a brand independent company, Wet Earth provides full-service solutions tailored to the unique demands of each individual client and project.
Its key areas of expertise lie in controlling and suppressing mine, industrial and civil dust using dust fences, sprinklers, sprays, fog systems and chemicals.
Dry fog solutions
Dry fog systems have emerged as a highly effective solution for dust suppression. Utilising advanced ultrasonic nozzle technology, these systems use compressed air and water to create micron sized droplets so small that mist does not feel wet to touch.
By integrating dry fog systems into dust-generating processes, industries can significantly reduce the risks associated with dust exposure, enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. The ability to create micron sized droplets that effectively bind with PM10 sized dust particles makes dry fog technology a preferred choice for modern dust suppression systems.
One of the key advantages of dry fogging is its ability to suppress dust while minimising the moisture content added to bulk materials. This assists in preventing clogging of equipment due to sticky material, helps prevent water damage and reduces the risk of equipment corrosion, ensuring the longevity and reliability of critical machinery.
Applications of dry fogging
Dry fogging is a versatile dust suppression solution with applications across a wide range of industries. It is particularly effective at suppressing dust at dumping points and conveyor transfer points, where bulk material often generates significant dust emissions. Other common applications include trippers, reclaimers, crushers, screens, railcar loading and unloading, ship loaders and unloaders and ash silo discharge chutes.
