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MINIMIZE PROJECT DOWNTIME WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF DUST SUPPRESSION
M2 TUNNEL UPGRADE
SYDNEY, NSW
SYDNEY, NSW
BACKGROUND
Challenge: Transurban faced a dust control challenge during their project to widen the Epping section of the M2 motorway in Australia. Boring into the existing tunnel wall to create an additional lane would generate massive amounts of dust, significantly reducing visibility in the already dark environment. This posed safety hazards and could potentially lead to project delays for the M2 tunnel upgrade.
BlastOne Solution: Recognizing the need for a mobile and powerful solution, BlastOne recommended a 20,000 CFM mobile dust collector. This unit’s ability to move on wheels allowed it to follow the road header machine throughout the night shifts, effectively capturing dust particles at the source.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The road header bored away at the tunnel wall in order to create an extra lane. Due to the amount of dust produced, this 10 month project would lead to decreased visibility in an already dark tunnel. BlastOne recommended a mobile dust collector.
Improve visibility on worksite and for drivers
Reduce the amount of dust
Maintain project bottom line
RESULTS
BlastOne’s mobile dust collector provided exceptional dust suppression throughout the 10-month M2 tunnel upgrade project. By keeping dust levels under control, the contractor achieved:
- Zero project downtime due to dust-related visibility issues.
- A safe working environment for crews performing road boring activities.
CONCLUSION
BlastOne’s mobile dust collector played a critical role in the successful completion of the M2 tunnel upgrade. This case study demonstrates our expertise in providing effective solutions for challenging dust control scenarios, ensuring worker safety and project progress.
BENEFITS OF BLASTONE’S DUST COLLECTORS
- Wide range of airflow capacities (from 6,000 CFM to 100,000 CFM) to suit diverse project needs.
- Trailer-mounted or skid-mounted options for maximum flexibility.
- Extended filter life due to 30% extra space between filters, minimizing maintenance requirements.
- High-pressure fans ensure efficient dust collection even with extended ducting.
- Customizable features like base plates, engine canopies, and noise suppression options available.
Experience the BENEFITS
VISIBILITY
Dust collection units are an important component for blasting site environmental and personnel safety. The removal of dust and other hazardous air particles protects the employees on site, while also preventing harmful contaminates from escaping into the atmosphere without relying on personal respiratory equipment alone.
HEALTH
A dust collector is used to provide ventilation inside containment structures to maintain operator visibility and maintain the encapsulated area under a negative pressure. It is also important to dilute the levels of hazardous substances within the contained area to levels below the minimum requred protection factor for personnel within, as well as respirator equipment limitations.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Many older coatings contain a high percentage of lead which when pulverized into powder by abrasive blasting can form a hazardous and toxic dust. Company legal obligations on project sites are now requiring that a full dust-tight containment structure encapsulates all blasting operations to minimize the danger to personnel and the environment.
CASE STUDIES
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