RESOURCES
Baghouse Inspection Recommendations
â–º Walk through the baghouse area to check for normal or abnormal visual and audible conditions.
â–º Check the pressure drop.
â–º Monitor the gas flow rate.
â–º Check the cleaning cycle.
â–º Check compressed air and water traps on pulse jet baghouses.
â–º Monitor the discharge system by making sure dust is removed as needed.
â–º Observe the stack plume opacity.
â–º Spot check bag seating conditions.
â–º Spot check for bag leaks and holes.
â–º Check all moving parts on shaker baghouses.
â–º Check fans for corrosion and blade wear.
â–º Check all hoses and clamps.
â–º Inspect the baghouse housing for corrosion.
â–º Spot-check bag tensioning in reverse air and shaker baghouses.
â–º Blow out (clear) the manometer or magnehelic lines.
â–º Verify the working order of temperature-indicating equipment.
â–º Check the compressed air lines, including line oilers and filters.
â–º Check the bag cleaning sequence to see that all valves are seating properly.
â–º Check all moving parts on the discharge system and check the screw conveyor bearings.
â–º Check the drive components on all fans.
â–º Thoroughly inspect all filter bags.
â–º Calibrate the opacity monitor.
â–º Check gaskets on all doors and ducts.
â–º Inspect the paint on the baghouse and note corrosion.
â–º Inspect the baffle plate for wear.
â–º Observe the dampers for proper seating.
â–º Check the ducts for dust buildup.
â–º Check all welds and bolts.
â–º Check the hoppers for wear.
â–º Replace high-wear parts on the cleaning system.
