Dry wet blast media blasting system

Abstract

A wet media blasting system with a water injection system that provides more uniform distribution of the water, air and media components for achieving a more efficient mixture while minimizing the amount of water required to contain and minimize or eliminate airborne particulate matter such as dust produced during the blasting operation. The system supports dry blasting, wet blasting, and water wash down modes and air drying modes. When blasting, by more thoroughly mixing the water into the abrasive/water mix, the amount of water required is reduced. The abrasive feed is placed and shaped to optimize spray coverage and minimize abrasive flow into injection space thus mitigating water nozzle clogs. The water injectors are downstream of the air/abrasive mixing station.