Achieving WIN – WIN: process improvements and energy savings for dust collectors

Pulse Jet Dust Collectors reside at the intersection of regulation and production capacity. Ironically, the very technology prescribed in the name of clean air is a major consumer of one of the most carbon intensive forms of energy, compressed air. Mr. Thierry Delvaux , Managing Director at MAC Valves Europe will be presenting the strengths and weaknesses of incumbent Pulse Jet Cleaning System Technology and demonstrating how a paradigm shift, currently underway, permits the Cement Industry to reduce its carbon footprint to the benefit of all stakeholders.

Register now for the upcoming CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2024 (October 10-11, Wellington Hotel and Spa, Madrid) and learn from the leaders of technology – Mr. Thierry Delvaux, Managing Director at MAC Valves Europe will be presenting Achieving WIN – WIN; process improvements and energy savings for dust collectors.

Since the 1950’s, Pulse Jet cleaning systems have been comprised of membrane valves, operating on the pneumatic principle of Remote Bleed. While membrane valves represent a low initial investment they tend towards high operating costs in the form of consumables, maintenance labor and most significantly compressed air. Furthermore, membrane valves are leak prone and suffer from the tendency to fail open.

In 2007, a large scale pilot project was initiated to evaluate the adaptation of high flow Bonded Spool directional control valves to Pulse Jet cleaning systems. This project demonstrated multiple benefits over membrane valves and by 2014 had resulted in the development of the first Bonded Spool Pulse Valve by MAC Valves. This patented technology, optimized for use on Dust Collectors, exhibits performance characteristics beneficial to the application and resulting in a reduced demand for pulses and a resultant reduction in compressed air consumption, often exceeding 30%.

In support of the above assertions, this presentation will cover case studies that describe the methodology used to quantify benefits. It will likewise inform attendees of the MAC Valves support network having a global reach, which is prepared to assess needs and assist them in implementing this technology in their respective facilities for more sustainable Cement production.

July 11, 2024
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