Patent ID: 8257477
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: B01D,E21F

Abstract:
1. A dust control system for a loading and unloading area, comprising: a support structure, wherein said support structure includes an inclined roof, wherein said support structure includes a plurality of vertical columns, wherein said support structure is positioned overhead said loading and unloading area; a duct assembly supported by said support structure, wherein said duct assembly is positioned on to of said support structure; wherein said duct assembly includes an inlet for receiving dust laden air, an outlet for discharging a dust slurry, and a passageway connecting said inlet with said outlet; wherein said inlet is positioned overhead said loading and unloading area; and an injection pipe assembly directed within said passageway for injecting a mixture of a air and a liquid within said passageway to mix with said dust laden air; wherein an outlet of said injection pipe assembly is positioned forward said inlet of said duct assembly relative travel of said dust laden air through said passageway for generating a suction to force said dust laden air within said inlet.