Anti-Dust Tech – Dust is a constant problem for vehicles, but new tech could help prevent it from accumulating. University of Texas researchers have discovered a way to make materials dust resistant, from spacecraft to solar panels and even household windows.
Antistatic additives in vehicle plastic parts help prevent the buildup of dust and keep vehicles looking great in the showroom. They also help streamline production by minimizing cleaning processes and improving color matching with paint.
Solar Panels
Solar power is growing fast, but the efficiency of panels can drop as much as 30% when they’re surrounded by dust. That means that solar farms often need to scout for ways to remove the pesky dust particles before they can fully take advantage of sunlight’s free electricity.
Researchers have developed a new water-free way to clean dust from solar panels, based on static electricity and a technology that’s been used in a number of other applications, including space technology (like on spacecrafts and Mars rovers). The new system relies on electrostatic repulsion to make dust particles leap off the panel.
The team has tested the system in the lab at a range of relative humidity levels from five percent to 95 percent. In the process, they discovered that desert dust, which largely consists of silica, becomes charged by the applied voltage. This is because moisture attaches to the dust particles, making them conduct electricity like steel grains.
Glass Windows
While windows can do more than just allow sunlight and ventilation into a home, they are also vulnerable to dust and other forms of pollution. Even if the window is closed, fine particles of dust will be able to make their way through the crevices of the frame with gusts of wind.
Fortunately, anti-dust technology is now available for the windows in your home. A hydrophobic coating called Diamon-Fusion(r) easily repels water, dirt and other environmental contaminants, reducing the time and frequency required for window cleaning.
In addition, Cardinal’s Neat+ fabrication method removes greenhouse gases and other pollutants from the surface of your glass by reacting with ultraviolet rays. Tests show that this type of coating can reduce dust on the surface by 40% compared to uncoated glass, keeping your windows cleaner longer and saving you time and money.
Space Technology
Space technology is used to make satellites that provide information about Earth’s oceans, land, air and clouds. This helps improve our lives on Earth by providing GPS and satellite imagery, weather forecasting, crop planning, and more.
In addition, there are a number of space robots that can be sent into space to perform different tasks. These include maintenance, construction, search and rescue, and science.
There are also a number of technologies that can be used to combat dust and other forms of pollution. One of the most effective methods is using electron beams to zap away dust.
NASA is currently working with a team at Colorado University to develop this technology, and they are also testing a hand-held device called a “Moon duster.” This tool would be able to remove dust from the surfaces of hardware and astronauts’ spacesuits on the Moon. It is a very promising new way to combat dust. Hopefully, we will be able to use it soon!
Industrial Equipment
During manufacturing operations, dust can build up in various places. It can easily travel through the air and contaminate workers, products, and equipment.
In order to keep this from happening, industrial companies use specialized anti-dust equipment to combat the problem. These machines can be used in a wide variety of industries.
Food processing, for example, requires the use of conveyors and other equipment that can accumulate a lot of dust. This type of pollution can be difficult to control and monitor, but a filtration system can help.
Choosing the right anti-dust technology for your facility is essential to keeping your company and its workers safe from dust and other forms of pollution. The size and nature of your plant, its process, and any other factors will determine the type of system that best meets your needs.
