Washdown Systems

A Balanced Approach to Dust Mitigation

There is rarely a single solution when it comes to dust mitigation. That is why Automatic Systems, Inc. uses a balanced approach to solving your dust control needs. We believe that the right combination of DEM (Discrete Element Modeling) chutes, washdown systems, dust collection, and/or wet suppression will keep you in compliance.

Automatic Systems, Inc. will customize a washdown system to meet your needs. Each system is designed to optimize your water usage and save clean-up time to keep your facility in compliance with OSHA and NFPA 654 guidelines.

Benefits

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for employees
• Save manpower and operating costs
• Increase equipment reliability

ASI Design Approach

• Minimize fugitive dust
• Correct placement of equipment and ventilation
• Surface design to minimize accumulation
• Provide access to hidden areas
• Design washdown to minimize clouding
• Develop hazardous dust control program

Integrated Systems

Booster Pumps

• Maintain minimum pressure required
• Filtration systen for water supply

Zone Controls

• Manual shutoff values or automatic solenoid control
• Located in areas to keep operators dry
• Hose bibs for larger material clean-up

Nozzle selection for each application

• Nozzle GPM to match coverage area
• Directional spray nozzles to direct material

Drainage Systems

• Drip pans under galleries
• Floor drains and piping to collection basins
• Sump pumps if required

Freeze Protection

• Heat traced and insulated supply lines
• Self-draining design for all low points

Operation and maintenance manuals

• Detailed instructions with pictures and drawings
• Complete parts list

System Training

• On-site training for operators

Management Review

• Facility analysis for awareness
• Hazardous plant dust control program