Environmental Monitors

Power generation and mining facilities face complex dust challenges that shift with production, weather, and traffic. DustTrak Environmental Monitors translate those dynamics into clear, actionable data, helping site teams respond faster and plan smarter.

Why DustTrak for Heavy Industry

• Real-Time PM Fractions: Monitor PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 to understand particle behavior across sources.
• Multi-Site Visibility: Cloud dashboards consolidate readings from pits, plants, and perimeters.
• Actionable Alerts: Configure thresholds that prompt watering, sweeping, or process adjustments.
• Remote-Ready: Solar and cellular packages support off-grid placements along haul roads or remote crushers.
• Rugged Options: Environmental enclosures help maintain operation across heat, cold, wind, and dust.

Applications

• Crusher Houses and Screens: Track particulate during throughput changes and maintenance.
• Transfer Points and Loadouts: Validate suppression and enclosure effectiveness.
• Haul Roads and Stockpiles: Quantify the impact of traffic density and wind events.
• Ash Management and Landfills: Monitor during loading, transport, and placement activities.
• Community Interface: View fence-line trends to inform outreach and planning.

Program Outcomes

• Faster Source Identification: Correlate spikes with equipment, weather, or schedules.
• Targeted Controls: Direct resources to hotspots validated by data.
• Clear Records: Archive trends for management reviews and stakeholder communication.

Deployment Best Practices

• Use an upwind reference station to contextualize perimeter and source monitors.
• Elevate samplers above ground-level turbulence where feasible.
• Apply standard naming and alert protocols so crews know exactly how to respond.
• Review seasonal patterns to optimize control strategies year-round.

DustTrak helps power and mining operations move from reactive to proactive dust management. With reliable, real-time data across rugged environments, teams can make informed decisions that support productivity and program goals.