NFPA introduces NFPA 652 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a new combustible dust standard, NFPA 652, which was adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The new standard impacts many industries, including chemical, wood processing, metals and agriculture. NFPA 652 improves uniformity to the industry-specific combustible dust standard and defines…
CYCLONE DUST COLLECTORS AND CLASSIFIERS To remove heavy particulates from air streams, such as in cabinet or furniture making, IVI uses mechanical separation filtration. Two common mechanical separation devices are cyclone dust collectors and classifiers. IVI designs these devices to fit any application to meet pressure drops and space requirements. CYCLONE DUST COLLECTORS Air enters…
Frequently Asked Questions 1) What is a design/build solution? IVI’s design/build solution is a turnkey industrial ventilation solution as the entire project is completed under one roof from the beginning designs, to the fabrication and installation of an industrial ventilation system. A design/build solution offers the opportunity to have the project’s specifications planned by the…
The efficiency of an industrial ventilation system’s fan can reduce an organization’s overall energy demands significantly. An industrial fan’s performance depends on the industrial ventilation system’s design and layout, the type of fan selected, the system requirements and proper maintenance of the fan after installation. During the design phase of an industrial ventilation system, the…
A fan is the primary air moving device in an industrial ventilation system. Industrial ventilation fans are categorized into three groups: axial, centrifugal and special types. In addition to matching the required airflow and pressure considerations, the air stream characteristics, operating temperature, drive arrangement and mounting should be considered when selecting an industrial fan. Types…
As explained in “Industrial Fan Selection – Part 1” a fan is the primary air moving device in an industrial dust collection system. Part 1 defines fan types and ideal applications. In Part 2, the primary considerations for selecting the right fan are defined. However, as recommended in the Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended…
The primary goal of an industrial ventilation system hood is to capture and transfer environmental contaminants. A hood’s size and shape is designed specific to its end application but is typically classified within the enclosing hood or exterior hood category. Hood Types Enclosing hoods: An enclosing hood will completely or partially surround the point where…
The ductwork of an industrial dust collection system connects the system’s hoods, air cleaning device(s) and fan. Carefully planning the size of the ductwork will assist in reducing waste, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Types of Industrial Ductwork Industrial Ductwork Sizing Determining the size of the ductwork for an industrial dust collection system requires a…
One of IVI, Inc.’s goals is to provide its customers with solutions down to the last detail, including the structural steel required for most large-scale industrial ventilation and material handling projects. That’s why our teams can complete engineering, design, fabrication and installation services for all structural aspects of projects. Each year we install hundreds of…
EXPLOSION PROTECTION Combustible, or explosive dust, is one of the greatest threats to employee safety and facility integrity. Standardized by NFPA and enforced by OSHA, explosive dust guidelines are critical and, with expert oversight, many of the common factors attributing to its occurrence can be mitigated. IVI’s experienced team is highly skilled in this area,…
IVI has designed, fabricated and installed exhaust stacks for foundries, pollution control, pulp and paper, and automotive industries throughout North America. We are capable of producing stacks of any diameter and height in a variety of steel, including carbon, stainless and HSLA. IVI CAPABILITIES Engineer, manufacture and install any size or dimension stack Engineer and…
Since its incorporation in 1993, IVI, Inc. has grown into a full-service industrial ventilation manufacturer with three locations in the United States. Known for using the latest technology and having a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we excel in industrial ventilation and metal fabrication. OUR TEAM Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental and Civil/Structural Engineers Mechanical and Structural CAD Designers…
IVI has designed, fabricated and installed hundreds of long-lasting baghouse dust collection systems throughout North America for foundries, mining, pulp and paper, and a number of other industries. Our design team has custom-engineered baghouses to provide the most efficient capture and removal of dust for cleaner air quality and safer work environments. IVI CAPABILITIES FEATURES
IVI designs and fabricates storage tanks, sand chutes and material handling equipment to ensure that foundries, above-ground mines and sand plant facilities transport and contain product efficiently. MATERIAL HANDLING PRODUCTS Using wear-resistant materials and heavy-duty fabrication, we design, fabricate and install: • Chutes• Bucket Elevators • Mixers• Conveyors• Augers
We’ve put together a handy checklist to help you set a budget for a dust collection system. Everything from your dust collection system’s location to regulatory requirements and decisions about filters, waste discharge, stacks and fans will affect the overall budget. System testing and maintenance requirements are other factors that need to be considered. This checklist breaks down…
One way of controlling your dust collection costs is to ensure that the system is carrying dust through the ductwork, from the source to the collection device, at the right speed. The rate at which the dust is carried through the system is known as the conveying velocity. And the correct velocity helps with system…
Construction, Start-Up, Training & Maintenance Phases Building and Managing a Dust Collection System Many factors affect the performance of Dust Collection Systems. In a previous blog post, Dust Collection System Design Considerations – Part 1, we summarized five key considerations for the engineering and design phase of a dust collection system. The post was based…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expects to publish before the end of the year a combustible dust standard, which the United States Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has been calling for again in recent months. OSHA had been expected to issue a standard in the first half of 2014, but it missed that deadline….
Dust collection systems are complex Many factors impact the overall effectiveness of the system. In order to ensure your dust collection system reaches peak performance, it’s critical to have the proper groundwork in the engineering and design phase. In the article, Guidelines for Operating and Maintaining Industrial Dust Control Exhaust Systems, the Engineers Collaborative identifies…