ROM Hopper & Primary Crusher — Crushing Dust
Capture dust. Conquer the mine.
Zone Introduction
ROM (Run-of-Mine) minerals such as iron ore, coal, and limestone arrive in large lumps and are crushed into smaller sizes. This is the most intense dust-generating stage in mining.
Dust Generation Mechanism
- High-impact dumping into hopper → huge dust plumes
- Primary crushing → Fine respirable particles (PM10 / PM2.5)
- Gravity transfer → dust escapes through gaps
Root Causes
Dry rock breakdown → Silica dust release
Hopper turbulence entrains dust upward
Poor chute sealing causes leakage
Regulatory + Production Impact
Worker exposure → Respiratory disease risks
Equipment fouling → Bearings & motors fail early
Frequent shutdowns for cleaning → Low productivity
Pollution violations with CPCB/DMF penalties
AUTOMECK Solutions
Mist Cannon
- knocks down airborne dust clouds
Automated Pollution Control (APC)
- extracts dust at source