MD6290☼ SKF-11 MAINTENANCE TRAINING TOPIC 6

MD6290 – SKF-11

TOPIC 6

Dust Control System

Two systems are incorporated to control dust

suppression on the SKF-12

1. WATER INJECTION INTO DRILL SERVICE AIR

2. DUST CURTAINS AND DECK SEALING
MD6290 – SKF-11
Dust Suppression Systems

Regular inspection and

maintenance of the Deck seal

will prolong the service life of

the Deck bush and minimise
dirt build up from cuttings on
the Drill deck work area.

The new cassette type design

allows easy removal for
replacement.

Typical Dust seal

arrangement
 Dust Suppression Systems
The Dust curtains are an integral part of the dust suppression system. The
curtained area under the deck provides an enclosed area to contain the dust and
cuttings generated by the drilling process, thereby allowing suppression of the dust
by means of water injection. If continual drilling on sloping ground is encountered
then the height of the curtains may need to be increased to ensure the curtains will
reach the ground.

Correct length of
Dust Curtains is
critical
 Dust Control Systems

Water Injection
Water is injected into the main air stream to control dust from the drilling operation. The
water injection system consists of a water tank and a hydraulically driven water Bean
pump that injects water into the bull hose. The pump provides water from the tank at a flow
rate controlled by an adjustable flow control valve on the control console.

The Bean pump consists of a crank case, pistons, and valve chamber or head. It is
recommend that the pumps crankcase be drained and refilled with clean SAE 30 API or
better engine oil, after the first 100 hours of operation. Following that it is recommended
that the oil be changed every 500 hours of operation to achieve the best results.

It essential that all the piping and mounts are kept tight, and that the pump is mounted
securely. It is also important that the pump and motor are square to each other to limit the
strain put on the drive coupling due to misalignment.

There is a water relief valve mounted on the outlet of the water pump. It should be set
25psi higher than the air pressure in order to inject water into the air stream, e.g. when
the compressors system pressure is set at 350psi, the water relief valve should be
set to 375psi.
 Water Injection Pump
Water Injection
A check valve and strainer on the supply line to the pump provide filtration of water through
the pump, as well as preventing water draining back to the storage tank when shut down.
The suction strainer needs to be checked regularly.

Relief Valve assembly

(Set 25psi higher than
Check Valve
System air pressure)

Valve
chamber
Oil level/fill
plug 15W40 Drive Motor

Drive Coupling
Drain plug (Under guard)
 Water Injection Pump - Head Assembly

Valve Seat Disc - Spring

The Water Pump head Valve Seat
assembly requires daily cover Assembly
O’Rings
inspection for signs of leaks and
general operational condition.
A major contributing factor to
early component failure is Water
condition. Harsh or
contaminated water can effect
the Head Assembly Valve Seat
area.
If a prolonged shutdown period Valve Seat
is experienced, it is advisable to Valve seat
flush clean water through the cover clamp
pump, to remove any corrosive
or harsh pumping fluids that may
lay in the pump once stopped.
Basic Water Injection System- MD6290 - SKF
Service Air from Air/Water mixture
Compressor to Drill string

Service Air Valve

Water enters
Relief Valve Service Air
Check
Set @ 375psi System
Valve

Check Check
Valve Valve

Strainer

Water Bean Water

Tank
Pump

Water Pump
Motor Drive
Coupling
Basic Water Injection System- MD6290 - SKF