AIR SUCTION SYSTEMS FOR BIOMASS

In industrial plants that use biomass for energy generation, industrial aspiration it is necessary to protect the health of operators. Despite their completely natural origin, in fact, biomass tends to produce fumes that are particularly dangerous for the human body, which must be aspirated and eliminated before prolonged exposure causes even serious disorders to the operators who are in daily contact with them.

Biomass is a diverse sector, involving a large quantity of different biological materials, from wood to food waste, algae and livestock wastewater. During the processes of using all these substances, however (such as in the biogas fuel production process), both fumes and polluting dust are released into the air, the inhalation of which for prolonged periods proves particularly dangerous. The first disorders are often less serious, and involve the respiratory system in the form of allergies or rhinitis, but over time they can cause more serious problems such as asthma, headache and severe eye and skin irritation, and even cause lung and nervous system tumors. For all these reasons, it is essential to provide all such plants with specially designed industrial aspiration systems, capable of capturing both fumes and fine dust generated during the use of biomass.

Consulting is a fundamental element in the creation of an efficient industrial aspiration system. Balducci makes it freely available to customers, starting from the first site visit. Our industrial aspiration systems are never standard solutions: there are too many variables to consider, starting from the operating conditions of the plant, not to mention the specific needs of each customer and the real application situations. We always create custom-made systems. A classic example is that relating to abatement noises , always necessary where industrial aspiration is carried out: we are also specialized in this area, and we can design and offer the best solutions to ensure a satisfactory result even in this respect. Where necessary, the systems can be built in accordance with all ATEX regulations .

Balducci's industrial aspiration system maintenance offer covers both ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, and is aimed at both those customers who have purchased one of our systems and those where systems built by others are in operation. For at least three reasons, in fact, the maintenance of industrial aspiration systems proves to be an essential necessity for companies: to protect the health of operators by preventing them from being exposed to significant concentrations of harmful or toxic substances, to ensure company productivity by avoiding accumulations of material that could cause unforeseen machine downtime, and to protect the safety of the plant by avoiding the danger of fires and explosions presented by the accumulation of fine dust in the air.

The main operations related to the maintenance of industrial aspiration systems can be summarized as follows:

• Accurate control of the plant's conditions and verification of component wear

• Cleaning or replacement of the installed filter elements

• Repair of any damage; if necessary, replacement of damaged components

• Verification of the functionality of the aspiration system according to the established efficiency parameters

• Check of the safety devices installed on the system

• Restoration of any compromised functionalities