NFPA-Compliant Woodworking Dust Collection
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Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma, California
Application: Woodworking Dust Collection & Combustible Dust Protection
Industry: Industrial & Trade Wood and Metal Shop
Challenge
Design a dust collection system for a new woodworking training center that supported applicable NFPA 660 design practices while creating a clean, healthy learning environment.
AQE Solution
Partnered with Santa Rosa Junior College and the mechanical engineer to engineer a complete dust collection system featuring cyclone separation, baghouse filtration, explosion protection, deflagration isolation, and modular ductwork.
Clean Air Solution at a Glance
Key Results
Designed using recognized NFPA 660 combustible dust engineering practices
Integrated during building design
Supports skilled trades education
Cleaner indoor air
Flexible modular duct system
AQE Engineering Solution
AGET Cyclone
Deflagration Isolation
Shaker Baghouse
Clamp-Together Ductwork
Explosion Protection
Why AQE?
We specialize in assessing processes to design and size dust collectors, ductwork, and fans that fit your specific application to ensure systems are efficient and safe from hazards like fires, explosions, and wear
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