In the past several years, we have seen an increase in customer requests for industrial ventilation analyses. While the need to become silica standard-compliant has driven many of those requests, more customers also are realizing the benefit an engineering study can have on their operation and bottom line. Why Conduct an Industrial Ventilation Analysis In…
In the above-ground mining industry, so much relies on getting dust collection right. Silica dust collection must meet strict MSHA standards. And you need to make sure that your mine ventilation system isn’t carrying away good product. The combination of your product and process is unlike any other industry. That requires expertise in mining ventilation…
When it comes to industrial ventilation system design, the hood is the most crucial piece to ensuring the system functions effectively. Why? Because that is the critical point where particulates are captured and removed, leaving behind a cleaner, safer working environment. To ensure hoods fit a facility and its manufacturing process, dust collection hood design…
The performance of a dust collector or industrial ventilation system depends on the type and size of particulate, collection points, humidity and more. Every industrial plant is different. Therefore, not only do various scenarios have to be taken into consideration when designing a dust collection system, but calculations should be tested to ensure system performance….
Engineering Manager Matt Diestler discusses OSHA’s silica rule and what you can do to comply. Transcript What is Respirable Crystalline Silica? Respirable crystalline silica can best be defined by looking at each word individually. So let’s just start with respirable. Respirable is the portion of dust that makes it past the unciliated portions of the…
When it comes to custom metal fabrication, customers demand quality parts, competitive pricing and reliable, quick turnaround times. Laser cutting has become the industry standard for producing high-quality parts quickly and accurately. IVI’s investment in a fiber optic laser has expanded our sheet metal fabrication services. With the addition of our 4.0 kW Mazak Optiplex…
Changing dust collector bags is one of the least desirable jobs of industry maintenance. Crawling into the collector is not only dirty business, it also requires you to take caution against exposure to the dust—sometimes harmful dust—that’s been collected in the baghouse. But, to keep your facility clean, healthy and comply with air quality regulations,…
When you need ductwork replacement, dust collector repair or even a new industrial dust collection system, it’s imperative to the health of your facility and employees that you receive your equipment as quickly as possible. At IVI, we pride ourselves in having the needed in-house fabrication equipment and staff to complete jobs on time to…
An industrial baghouse dust collector, when coupled with an industrial blower, functions like a large vacuum cleaner that pulls in airborne dirt, debris and other particulate matter generated by manufacturing processes. The baghouse dust collector then cleans the air by filtering out floating dust, dirt and debris. Once clean and free of contaminants, the dust…
Vice President Dan Struensee discusses the steps IVI Inc. takes when awarded a plan and spec industrial ventilation project. Transcript Why IVI Excels at Plan and Spec Projects IVI excels at plan and spec projects because we have the experience of engineering and designing projects as a design-build contractor. When we’re awarded a project that…
IVI has design experts to help you reduce the effects of vortex shedding. Structural Engineer Cory Holmes, P.E., explains how to reduce vortex shedding on industrial ventilation stacks. Transcript Explaining the Vortex Shedding Phenomenon When designing stacks one of the things that IVI takes into account is the vortex shedding phenomenon that occurs naturally due…
Industrial ventilation design engineering provides many benefits. Vice President Darwin Struensee discusses the benefits that a design engineering solution brings to an industrial ventilation system project. Learn how an in-house team of engineers and designers benefit projects of all sizes. Transcript Industrial Ventilation Design to Find Solutions A design-engineered solution is a project that does…
A significant amount of pre-planning must take place from design and fabrication to installation for exhaust stack manufacturers as part of your industrial dust collection system. Exhaust stack manufacturing is often part of an overall plant model, which determines the volume and exit velocity of air that can be discharged and the minimum elevation for…
Achieving optimum airflow through an industrial dust collection system is done by balancing the system. Balancing involves adjusting the dampers to provide proper airflow to individual pickup points. It’s important to understand how your industrial dust collection system is performing and how to accommodate the ever-changing effects on the system through balancing. Why balancing your…
The buildup of combustible dust can present hazards to your employees and facility. In this video, IVI Project Engineer Doug Schauer discusses the ingredients that lead to a combustible dust explosion, industries most at risk for dust explosions and how to protect your facility. See how IVI can help through its design, build and install…
When a new dust collector installation occurs, the installation may alter hood and duct flow rates. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the installation’s effects, in order to reduce worker safety risk and ensure continued compliance with environmental regulations. We explain what to consider before undertaking a new dust collector installation, such as: Whether adding…
