Dust Buildup in Storage Warehouses

[bmarkov]

We are currently having a problem with a storage warehouse, basically the accumulation of dust on stored product,basically consumer oriented.

The warehouse is a relatively old facility (rented) with huge sliding doors. Their replacement currently is very costly so it is out of the question as is the installation of a positive air pressure system since rental is not on long term.

Doors have to be opened every time a truck loads/unloads product, we are talking about 10 hours/day.

We have a cleaning and maintenance program yet at certain times of the year even with the program at full, dust buildup increases.

Dust source comes form nearby manufacturing sites and surrounding area.

What cost effective solutions are there available to mitigate dust buildup?

 

[jheidt2543]

One posssible solution is to build an "air lock" or vestibule between the truck dock area and the rest of the warehouse. Many warehouses in the northern "cold" state do this as a standard proceedure.