ADX Abort Damper Series

OPERATION

1. The contaminated air from the work stations is directed to the dust collector.

2. A spark detection sensor identifies sparks and burning embers in the intake duct.

3. The spark causes an explosion when in the presence of a concentration of pyrophoric dust in the dust collector’s chamber.

4. The pressure generated by the explosion makes its way through the clean air system and is diverted by the damper.

5. The blast is released safely outside.

6. The indoor work environment is protected from a fire or explosion coming from the clean air return duct of the dust collection system.

The ADX® series abort damper is equipped with a lever arm that controls the flap valve in two different positions.

During normal operating conditions, the door stays in a horizontal position, thus allowing the air stream to be directed into the building.

To activate the damper in abort mode, a spark detection sensor is configured to send a signal to the damper. When the sensor, located upstream of the dust collector, detects a spark or burning ember, it sends a signal to release the electro-mechanical latch. The flap valve then quickly falls into the abort position to relieve the pressure from the explosion into the outside atmosphere.