At
a given frequency a pulse of scavenging air (short powerful blast of
compressed air) is blown down the inside of the filter bag. This
momentarily inflates the filter bag
causing the combined effect of a ‘shake’ and a reverse air
blast. It is a combination which efficiently cleans the filter bag.
The
frequency of the pulses and the pauses can be adjusted to suit the actual
site conditions by the operator.
The
scavenging system control will pulse through each individual valve in
turn, this minimises the filter air required and reduces the compressed
air requirements.
Once
the dust has been removed from the filter bag, it settles in the bottom of
the cone where it can be discharged and handled in different ways, such as
rotary valve, screw conveyor, etc. this depends on the amount of dust and
the type of plant/factory.