Dust Collection System Layout

The things that increase static pressure in dust collection include smaller ducts longer distances bends in the pipe and flexible tubing so we will focus our efforts in minimizing those things that materially increase static pressure in our systems.

Dust collection system layout.

Tool size air requirements length of pipe run required number of machines running at one time etc. Determine diameter and cfm of each branch 4. Air and wood particles moving through the dust collection system quickly build up static electricity charges in any nonconductive hose or piping hose or piping not made of metal. Draw a floor plan of your shop 2.

There are two phases to designing your dust collection system. Many dust collection systems suffer due to poor ductwork designs. Designing your dust collection system there are five simple steps to designing an effective and efficient dust collection system. For more on central dust collection see wood magazine issue 43 june 1991 ppg.

Determine duct velocity fpm 3. Figure system resistance sp static pressure. Dust collection duct design is a complex science and i am going to intentionally. Dust collection design can be complicated here are a few simply steps to laying out an effective and efficient dust collection system.

We have simplified the dust collection system design process for smaller shops it is important to know federal state and localities have codes and regulations enforced by ahj authorities having jurisdiction governing sales construction installation and. The first phase is sizing your duct work for adequate volume and velocity of flow for the type of dust you will be creating. There is a large amount of misinformation about what the proper size pipe is to run.