TOPIC 6 DUST COLLECTOR AND WATER INYECTION

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WATER INJECTION PIPING

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DUST CURTAIN
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DUST CURTAIN
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DUST CURTAIN
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Dust Suppression System

FOUR SYSTEMS ARE INCORPORATED TO CONTROL DUST

SUPPRESSION ON THE DRILL

1. DRY DUST COLLECTION.

2. WATER SPRAYS LOCATED AROUND THE DRILL DECK
3. WATER INJECTION INTO DRILL SERVICE AIR
4. DUST CURTAIN FOR DECK SEALING
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Typical Dust seal

arrangement

The drill deck viewing hatch is used to view the drill

Regular inspection and maintenance of the collar location and is moved in and out by a single
Deck seal will prolong the service life of the hydraulic cylinder,operation is via a toggle switch
Deck bush and minimise dirt build up from located on the control panel in the cab.
cuttings on the Drill deck work area. The
new cassette type design allows easy
removal for replacement.
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Dust Collector

All Reedrill drills utilize the Duraquip dry dust collection system. It is well documented that this
system can increase drill bit life by up to 100% which equates to a considerable reduction in drill
cost per metre.

The system consists of a primary drop-out box that ejects the coarse material or fines allowing
the superfines or dust to travel onto the main dust collector unit where it is stored and ejected and
the end of each drill cycle.

The dust collector system has a hydraulic driven fan that is used to create the suction required.
The fan draws the air/dust mixture from the drill skirt area, through the primary box and into the
main dust collector. Located in the main chamber are four [4] filters that collect the dust allowing
clean air to exhaust from the fan outlets. The dust collector filters are cleaned via four [4] back
pulse valves that are electronically timed. The length of pulse and pulse interval are fully
adjustable to suit ground conditions. Fan speed is variable by way of a hydraulic flow control valve.
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Dust Collector - Basic Operation

3. 4.
Fine dust drawn Filtered air exits unit at
into Dust Collector Fan exhaust
filters
5.
Purge air cleans filters and
forces fines to exit unit at
drop-out shute

2.
Drawn through
Pre-cleaner drop
box (collects heavier)
1.
particles Dust and Cuttings
forced up drill hole
TYPICAL DUST COLLECTOR OPERATION
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Duraquip Dust Collector - Dry Collection Unit

Filtered Air Timer Box

Exhaust

Dust Collector Primary

Unit Drop Box
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Dust collector precleaner (Primary

dropout)
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Duraquip HDE 1800 Dust Collector

Motor Fan

Pulse Valves

Filters x 4

Drop Out Flap - Ensure Good Seal

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Duraquip Model HDE - 1800 Parts List Misc. Items
Item Qty Description Pulse air hose 1.0 ID. 250 psi
1 1 Main housing Pulse air fittings 1.0 in BSP 1.0 in tail
2 1 Drop out hopper Manifold drain hose 0.5 in psi
3 1 Hyd. Motor Manifold drain hose fittings 0.5 in BSP 0.5 in
4 1 Hyd. Motor to fan housing plate tail
5 1 Fan housing and mounting plate Drop out flap rubbers 0/25 in rubber
6 1 Fan wheel c/w hub insertions
7 1 Main body top cover plate All nuts, bolts, capscrews UNC thread
8 1 Air manifold c/w valve pipes grade 5.
9 4 Pulse valves 1.5 in 24 VDC
10 4 Filter extension tubes c/w filter bolt
11 4 Filter retaining plates
12 - Electronic timer 24 VDC
13 1 Manifold drain cock
14 2 Manometer fittings
15 4 Filters c/w top seals
NOTE: the dust collectors
16 2 Inspection plates mounting bolts need to checked
17 1 Inlet suction hose for 8.0 in hose regularly for security
18 1 Drop out flap
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Fan Speed
The dust trapped within the dust curtain is transferred through the pre-cleaner, to the dust
collection unit by the blower assembly, which provides the vacuum source to move the dust. The
blower assembly consists of an aluminium blower wheel or fan, an aluminium blower housing, and
a hydraulic motor. For the unit to operate effectively the fan must turn at both the right speed and
in the right direction.
The proper speed for the fan is 3000 RPM without a pre-cleaner and 3300 RPM with pre-cleaner.

The fan speed is adjusted hydraulically by a flow control valve with a by-pass check valve. This is
plumbed into the motor, and mounted on the side of the dust collection unit. To increase fan
speed, wind flow control out, to decrease speed wind flow control in.
The by-pass check also operates as a wind down check for the fan motor to prevent cavitation
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Dust collector
flow control (fan
speed)
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Direction of Rotation
All filter dust collectors have fans that rotate in a clockwise direction when viewing from the top. It
is imperative that the fan turn in the right direction. It will not always be immediately obvious when
the fan is turning backwards because the unit will still pull a vacuum of 2-3 inches of water. (See
manometer adjustment). The easiest method to determine the fans rotation is to physically view
the fan as it is either starting or stopping and note the direction it is turning.

Fan Speed Clearance

It is extremely important to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fan housing and
the fan - 3mm. When delivered from the factory the correct clearance should already be set.
Should the hydraulic motor or the fan wheel be replaced, the clearance between the bottom fan
plate and the clearance ring in the housing MUST be set to 3mm.

With the taperlock bush loose on the motor shaft, assemble the fan as in the next slide. Tighten
the three capscrews of the taperlock bushing in succession to 192 in lbs torque to lock the fan to
the motor shaft, while maintaining the correct clearance between the fan wheel and the clearance
ring in the housing. Rotate the fan wheel by hand to ensure that the wheel is not interfering with
any part of the housing.
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Dust Collector - Motor And Fan Assembly

3mm Clearance
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Dust collector sub-system function - fan speed adjustment

Manometer adjustment
The correct fan speed is
3000 RPM (12-13 inches) - without pre-cleaner
3300 RPM (12-13 inches) - with pre-cleaner

Although the speed can be determined directly with a tachometer, the preferred method is to set
the speed to give the desired vacuum as measured with a water manometer. It is a very simple
device consisting of a clear plastic tube bent into a U shape, which is partially filled with water.
Two columns of water appear side by side, and extend approximately half way up the length of the
manometer.
If both ends of the tube are open to the atmosphere, then the water level in each leg of the
manometer will be equal. However, if one leg is connected to a vacuum source, the air pressure in
the other leg will be greater and will push the water column down on the side connected to
atmosphere. At the same time, the column connected to the vacuum will rise. The distance in
inches between the two water columns is the measurement of the vacuum in inches of water.
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Dust collection filters
The four dust filters are an important part of the effective operation of the dust collection system. They are a
paper filter, and when wet or damp dust is sent through to them they become blocked very quickly.
The life of individual filters may vary. The fact that one filter has failed does not mean all filters need to be
changed. Investigation of the filters will determine if they are damaged.
Filter life depends upon a number of variables. An indication that one or more of the dust collector filters will
need cleaning or replacing is when dust purges from the fan outlet. To identify which filter is at fault, dust will
purge from the fan outlet when the faulty filter is purged. By watching the timer firing order and noting when the
dust discharges from the fan outlet, the faulty filter can be identified. Remove the suspect filter and check for a
damaged seal or ruptured filter paper. Replace filter or seals as necessary.
Clean the dust from the filter retainer bolt threads before unscrewing the nut. Care must be taken not
to unduly over tighten the retaining bolt as the filter may be crushed. Check all filters for tightness
while the hopper is opened.
If the collector is not working because the filters have become blocked with mud, once the filters and mud
have dried out, the back pulsing may not be effective in cleaning them. The back pulse purging of the filters will
remove dry dust from the filter, but not mud. So, in such cases remove the filters and blow the dried out mud off
them with a compressed air blow pipe. Then inspect for any damage and replace or reinstall as necessary.
Note: Filters will continually block if drill cuttings are moist or damp when using Dust Collector
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Access to dust collection filters

To access the dust collector filters the bottom hopper needs to be removed (see the procedures
below)...
1) Check that the safety hinge bolts (1) and (2) are in position
2) Unscrew hopper bolts (3) from each side of the collector, this will lower the
hopper slightly and leave it hanging on its hinge bolts.
3) With the hopper now lowered and hanging in the hinge bolts (2), push the hopper towards the
rear and the safety bolts can be removed. The hopper is now free to swing away from the body
allowing filters to be inspected.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure that the hopper is lowered in a controlled manner.
It may want to swing out quickly which could cause physical harm if it comes in contact
with somebody or something.
4) In the event that more access room is required the hopper can be raised higher using rope or
hand winch between lifting eyes (4).
5) Reverse the procedure to secure the hopper to main body.
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Compressed Air Supply

The compressed air supply is used to back blow the filter elements to clean the filters as
previously described. The outside section of the top of the dust collector is a compressed air
reservoir. This air tank is connected directly to the impulse valves which supply the air pulse to
clean the filter (see the schematic). The air regulator mounted on the side of the dust collector unit
steps down the auxiliary pressure, to a pressure that the filters can handle. The regulator MUST
be set at 40-80 psi. Lift the cap and turn to adjust, then push the cap back down to lock. If the
pressure is too high the filter elements will be damaged. If it is set too low, the filters wont be
purged or cleaned.
The air regulator is fitted with a water s
eparator which automatically drains
the water off as it
accumulates in the bowl.
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Timer
The electric timer is a 24 Volt controller designed to sequentially activate 24V solenoid directional air valves.
The solenoid valve, when activated, exhausts to atmosphere the air from the top of the impulse valve.
Exhausting this air causes the impulse valve to pulse. The electric timer is set up at the factory and should need
no adjustment. However, to suit your particular drilling situation you may wish to increase or decrease the
interval between pulses.
The numbers on the FIRST OUT and LAST OUT dials indicate the order in which the impulse valves fire. Do
not change these settings. The red sequence lights indicate which impulse valve is firing. If only four filters
are used, then only four lights will flash.
If there are any problems first check that the green POWER ON light is on and that the fuse is not blown. Push
the RESET BOTTON if power has been interrupted. The green power indicator light (top left hand corner of the
timer board) will be ON if power is reaching the timer. Check the switch and wiring to the timer board. If the
power light is ON check that the STEP and PULSE control knobs are not back to the OFF position, readjust if
necessary. The pulse duration should be sharp, (indicated by the length of time the RED indicator light flashes
ON). The interval between pulses should be from 2-4 seconds, depending on drilling conditions. To check that
the filters are being cleaned connect manometer to the top and bottom ports provided while drilling, if the
reading is over 6WG decrease the interval between the valve firing by adjusting of the pulse knob.
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Timer cont
If the valves miss fire in a regulator nature (one valve miss
fires) in the firing sequence and the red indicator light flashes
on, the problem is could be in the wiring circuit, from the timer
to the pulse valve. Check the terminals on the board and
valve.
If the circuit is in order, change out the solenoid valve coil.
If the green power indicator light is ON, and one red flash
indicator does not light in the sequence firing order, the circuit
board is at fault, change out the board.
If the red indicator light are miss firing in an irregular pattern,
the timer board is at fault, change out the board.

Refer to wiring diagrams to identify faulty valve.

Timer circuit board
Access to valves and solenoids is by removing the suction Sends signal to solenoid operated
fan assembly. flush valves
Fully variable
Controls pulse length
Controls time between pulses
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Dust Collector Timer Unit

TIME BETWEEN
PULSE

Timer Unit

PULSE LENGTH

1 2 3 4
Fuse
LED INDICATION 1 2 3 4
OF PULSE OF
EACH FILTER
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Basic Water Injection System

Service Air from Compressor Air/Water mixture to Drill string

Service Air Valve Water enters Service

Relief Valve (Set Check Valve Air System
@ 150psi)
Check
Valve
Solenoid Valves
Strainer
Check
Valve
Turkey Nest sprays
Manifold

Water
Pump Water Pump
Motor