Title :
Reduce operating and energy costs and simultaneously assure EPA regulatory compliance with integration of intelligent baghouse control and sensing
Abstract :
Traditional baghouse control and sensing devices for the cement industry have progressed into the era of intelligent automation. Instrumentation solutions now integrate high-efficiency baghouse control technologies with state-of-the-art particulate emissions monitors, non-clogging differential pressure sensors and compressed air sensors to optimize filtration and provide a reliable and justifiable Return-on-Investment (ROI). This paper reviews how these innovative yet field-proven systems provide financial savings that reduce baghouse operating and maintenance costs. Smart baghouse control and monitoring systems assure EPA Regulatory Compliance and simultaneously minimize compressed air and energy use, reduce labor costs, extend filter life and minimize down-time. A perceived government regulatory cost is converted into a viable and unexpected investment offering a reasonable payback worth investigating.
Keywords :
air pollution control; cement industry; cost reduction; environmental legislation; filtration; investment; pressure sensors; EPA regulatory compliance; baghouse control technology; cement industry; compressed air sensor; differential pressure sensor; energy cost reduction; filtration; financial savings; instrumentation solution; intelligent baghouse control; intelligent baghouse sensing; investment offering; operating cost reduction; particulate emissions monitor; return-on-investment; Artificial intelligence; Cleaning; Control systems; Maintenance engineering; Monitoring; Sensors; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Cement Industry Technical Conference (CIC), 2013 IEEE-IAS/PCA
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5552-0
DOI :
10.1109/CITCON.2013.6525270