Interior Maintenance Company, Inc.Jon Barrett- Business Development Specialist
Phone: 267-886-7903 Email: [email protected]
Specialists in Industrial and Commercial Cleaning services including Combustible Dust, High Surface,
HVAC Air Duct System, Dust Collector, and Lab Fume Hood System cleaning, serving the United States.
Copyright 2009 Interior Maintenance Company, Inc. www.imc.cc
Got Dust?
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Significant accumulation of particulate dust at the ceiling of production facility.
Show Me The Dust!
www.imc.ccSignificant accumulation of dust within an HVAC duct system.
Initial Combustible Dust Hazards
• Manufacturing facilities need to Test/Evaluate Combustible Dust/Particulate, in all areas with the presence of dust. MSDS do not address the Combustible Dust Hazard.
• Most manufacturing facility's Housekeeping or Custodial staff are not typically trained, nor equipped for safe cleaning procedures, proper containment, recycling, and disposal of Combustible Dust/Particulate.
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Facility Awareness• Combustible Dust must be contained at
the source.
• A simple spark from a Forklift contacting a concrete floor, could set off an explosion.
• Static Electricity may also set off an explosion.
• Electrical systems need to be evaluated.
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Contain The Source!
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Accumulation of dust particulate buildup inside a filter chamber of an HVAC system.
Why 1/32 of an Inch of Dust?• Any amount of Dust accumulation, on any surface
or piece of equipment, acts as an insulator.• This added insulation of dust may cause
manufacturing, electronics and other equipment to heat up and breakdown.
• Added insulation of dust may also cause Electric and Utility costs to increase and may cause Fire Suppression Systems to fail. Is that a high Return On your Investment?
• Insurance Companies require a clean facility and equipment to keep rates down and to ensure decreased liability from hazards.
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Dust Collectors• Dust Collectors- designed to capture dust and
particulate at the source.• So why so much dust?
1) Broken or Leaking seals/gaskets
2) Clogged ductwork/piping
3) Filters and bags are clogged, torn, undersized, or “missing”
4) Not enough CFM pull, from exhaust fans
5) Preventative Maintenance Program/ Housekeeping is non-existent
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Diagram of Dust Collector
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Dust Collectors
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HVAC Systems
• HVAC Air Conveyance Systems- designed to filter and deliver conditioned air.
• So why so much dust in HVAC Systems?
1) Dust Collector and other production equipment emitting heavy concentrations of dust and particulate into the air.
2) Clogged ductwork/piping
3) Filters are clogged, undersized, not installed properly, torn or “missing”
4) Not enough CFM pull, from exhaust fans
5) Preventative Maintenance Program/ Housekeeping is non-existent
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Diagram of HVAC System
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HVAC System
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HVAC Rooftop Unit and Ductwork
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Lab Fume Hoods• Lab Fume Hoods- designed to remove carbon, smoke,
particulate, and vapors from lab workspaces.
• Why decreased draw or decreased face velocity?
1) Dust Collector emitting heavy concentrations of dust and particulate into the air2) Clogged Fume Hood, ductwork/piping 3) Filters are clogged, undersized, or “missing” 4) Not enough CFM pull, from exhaust fans5) Preventative Maintenance Program/ Housekeeping is non-existent
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Diagram of Lab Fume Hood
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Lab Fume Hood
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Heat Exchanger• Heat Exchanger and Portable heaters- designed to heat
air in designated work area space.
• Why so much dust on heat exchanger or not enough heat?
1) Dust Collector emitting heavy concentrations of dust and particulate into the air2) Airborne Dust in high concentrations3) Improper installation of Heat Exchanger (too close to ceiling, or another surface4) Preventative Maintenance Program/ Housekeeping is non-existent
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Heat Exchanger
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Health Concerns and Indoor Air Quality, with Any Dust
• Lungs and heart- become congested, decreased blood flow to body. Many types of diseases and disabilities to occur, short term and long term exposure, increase in Sick Days
• Eyes- unsafe working conditions, may lead to accidents, increase in Sick Days
• Fatigue- workers may decrease productivity, may lead to an accident, increase in Sick Days
• Insurance- Increase in Workmen’s Compensation, Short term and Long term disability, Increase in Liability insurance
• PPE- Increase use of PPE, may increases costs
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Maintenance Issues With Dust
• Lighting is decreased
• More Electric or Power is required, as a result - Utilities are increased
• Decreased safety awareness, lower employee morale
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Clean Up the Dust, and Go Home Safely!
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About IMC
Please contact IMC to provide a free estimate regarding any of your
combustible dust cleaning needs.
Jon Barrett can be reached at (267) 886-7903 or Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your time and consideration!
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