Environmental Air Monitors

Dust is inherent to power generation and mining operations, but its behavior can vary widely with weather, traffic, and production schedules. Environmental air monitors give site teams a clear view of particulate conditions in real time, enabling faster responses, better control strategies, and informed communication with stakeholders.

Monitoring That Meets Site Demands

• Continuous PM Tracking: See conditions change with traffic cycles, blasting schedules, and wind shifts.
• Site-Wide Dashboards: Compare crushers, transfer points, haul roads, and perimeters from a single pane of glass.
• Alerts for Action: Configure thresholds that prompt watering, sweeping, or operational adjustments.
• Rugged Deployments: Combine enclosures, solar kits, and cellular backhaul for remote, off-grid locations.
• Reporting and Records: Export time-stamped data for management reviews and community updates.

Where to Monitor

• Primary and Secondary Crushers: Track emission trends during material changes and maintenance.
• Conveyors and Transfer Points: Assess enclosure and suppression performance.
• Haul Roads and Stockpiles: Correlate dust with traffic intensity and wind direction.
• Ash Handling and Landfills: Trend conditions during loading, transport, and placement.
• Fenceline and Communities: Monitor at site edges to inform outreach and planning.

Benefits to EHS and Operations

• Faster Troubleshooting: Link spikes to specific sources and conditions.
• Resource Allocation: Direct watering or control efforts where they can have the most impact.
• Seasonal Insight: Compare dry spells, freeze–thaw cycles, and windy periods for targeted planning.
• Transparency: Share consistent data with internal and external stakeholders.

Implementation Guidance

• Start with wind-informed siting and an upwind reference.
• Use solar and cellular kits for remote perimeters and long haul roads.
• Pair alerts with standard responses to accelerate action.
• Review weekly and monthly patterns to refine control strategies.

With environmental air monitors, power and mining sites move beyond assumptions to measurable performance. Real-time insight helps teams improve dust control programs, support compliance strategies, and maintain productive operations across changing conditions.