This particular project involved an Australian Government research facility purchasing a Palas DustView II for advanced mineral dust research. The Palas DustView II is a very specialized device which was developed specifically for testing the dustiness of granular products to the CIPAC (Collaborative International Pesticides Analytic Council) MT 171 standard.
Dust is generated during the production, conveyance, and filling of powders, bulk materials, granulates, pellets, etc. This dust can have negative impacts on occupational safety and the reliability of production. In addition, dust pollutes the environment and plays a not inconsiderable role in the loss of production. The first essential step in the prevention of undesirable dust is to measure dust formation following free fall and impact.
The Palas DustView II fully automated dust measurement system enables rapid and precise measurement of even the smallest fractions of dust generated following free fall and impact. By using the DustView II, the individual dust formation behavior can be determined quickly, clearly and in a reproducible manner, so that the application of the system especially in areas such as quality assurance of powders is both possible and desirable.
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