Case study
Asphalt & Concrete Plant | London
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Challenge
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Engineering for a Better Environment
An asphalt and concrete plant receiving over 50,000 tonnes of sand and
aggregate by road and rail per week was experiencing high levels of air borne
dust due to multiple handling.
This resulted in dust levels that potentially exceed regulatory guidelines.
A comprehensive and robust solution was urgently required to allow
operations to continue in compliance with air quality regulations and prevent
possible plant closure.
Recommendations
Best-Chem was invited to survey the site and make recommendations. A
comprehensive report was submitted and Best-Chem was awarded a contract
to carry out the necessary works.
These included the following;
„„Yard and Haul Road water sprinkler system – the whole site is zoned and
each zone is capable being independently controlled by a plc.
„„Foam dust suppression system for the train discharge and stocking out
systems.
„„High pressure misting systems for:
„„Train unloading area
„„Cold feed hoppers
„„Storage bays
„„Loading hoppers
„„Access doors to asphalt plant
„„Transfer points
„„Plastic barrier curtains for the storage bays
„„10m high concrete bund wall
„„Regular road sweeping
„„Speed restrictions for site vehicles
Outcome
The fugitive dust emissions form the site activities have now been brought
under control – with no complaints from neighbours.
Best-Chem Limited
Unit 2 Oak Lane,
Oak Lane Ind. Est.
Kingswinford,
West Midlands,
DY13 9QB,
England
Tel: +44 (0)1384 402 991
Fax: +44 (0) 1384 402 989
[email protected]
www.best-chem.co.uk
Foam
systems
The ‘Red Adair’ of dust suppression!
Just like the world famous oil well fire fighter Red Adair – We’re fast
becoming the ‘go-to’ people for dust suppression solutions, no matter
where or how large the problem, our years of experience and indepth technical knowledge of our industry means we always find the
answer.
As Europe’s leading manufacturer of Foam Dust Suppression
Systems and specialist Foaming Agents we’ve met with, and often
exceeded customer requirements for mines, quarries and almost
every other situation where airborne dust particles need eradicating.
In addition we also manufacture in our own facility a number of
unique products for the treatment of:
The most effective control of
nuisance dust emissions from
crushing and handling operations
Best-Chem brings together a wealth of experience in chemistry and
engineering to efficiently tackle the longstanding problem of airborne
dust pollution.
We have developed a highly effective foam dust suppression system that
can effectively prevent dust from getting airborne whilst not adding excessive
moisture to the material.
Our equipment is in use in a variety of different industries at facilities
processing as little as 0.5m tons per annum to over 20m tonnes per annum
all around the world.
Our proprietary foaming agents are manufactured in our own facility and are
used in very low concentrations – less than 0.5%.
The foaming agents are safe to humans and are readily biodegradable.
„„minerals & aggregates in rail wagons to prevent emissions of
nuisance dust whilst in transit.
„„encapsulation of stockpiles to prevent nuisance dust and loss of
product through erosion.
„„suppression of nuisance dust from haul roads
There’s no better equipped organisation available to help solve
your dust problems – call us now on +44 (0)1384 402 991
or visit our website www.best-chem.co.uk
Sprinkler
systems
Ideal for containing unavoidable
releases of dust into the atmosphere
Roads are often the most significant
and most visible source of airborne
dust on site.
We can design, build and install bespoke
systems, with multiple application zones
and automation options, alternatively
we can supply complete kits for selfinstallation.
„„Lorry load outs
„„Loading hoppers
„„Train unloading
„„Material storage bays
„„Bespoke systems
„„Multiple zone &
automation options
„„Self-install kits available
„„Eliminates over 90% of fugitive dust
„„Ultra low moisture addition
„„Fixed or mobile plant
„„Fully automated
„„Full regulatory compliance
„„Proven track record
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information?
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Working with some of the
World’s biggest organisations
Misting
systems
Site survey?
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„„PLC controlled
„„Frost protected
„„Easy to adjust cycle times
„„Design, build and installation
With the addition of our specialist
wetting and binding agents
system efficiency can be
dramatically increased.