DUST GENERATION AND ITS SEPARATION METHOD

Abstract

Dust control in underground as well as open pit mines has been an area of intense research and study. Dust controlling by dust capturing or dust consolidation and using appropriate method for different causes of dust generation has been the concern of this paper. Dust is generated mainly in every activity of mine from drilling to transportation to using any modern mechanization for ore extraction. Dust generation can cause less visibility more accidents, breathing problem, affects agriculture and vegetation. Various methods deployed for its control and separation does not impact its originator rather reduces its percentage in mine air. Wet drilling, water spraying, ventilation, dust collector and air flow to control the generation of dust have proven profound impact to control dust. This paper embeds the detailed causes of dust, how dust can be reduced in mine air and what can be done to prevent it, if possible.