Can Mist Cannon Machines Be Used To Remove Odors At Waste Sorting Stations?

Can Mist Cannon Machines Be Used To Remove Odors At Waste Sorting Stations?

As a key node in urban garbage classification and treatment, garbage sorting stations produce pungent odors during the mixing, stacking and sorting of various domestic wastes. These odors not only make it unbearable for workers but also spread to surrounding residential areas, causing complaints. Traditional deodorization methods such as manual spraying of chemicals have a limited coverage and short duration, making it difficult to deal with large-area odor problems. However, the mist cannon machine, with its unique atomization spraying technology, is becoming an efficient tool for deodorization in garbage sorting stations.​

The Core Logic of Atomization Deodorization: Let Chemicals “Precisely Meet” Odors​

The reason why the mist cannon machine can be competent for deodorization work lies in its ability to convert deodorant chemicals into micron-level mist particles. These mist particles have a large contact area with the air, can quickly spread to every corner of the sorting station, fully combine with odor molecules such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, and decompose them into harmless substances through chemical reactions.​

Compared with ordinary spray equipment, the mist cannon machine has the advantage of a wide coverage range — with a range of 20-120 meters, it can easily cover areas such as the stacking area, conveyor belt, and temporary storage warehouse of the sorting station; moreover, the mist particles have a long suspension time and can continuously react with the continuously generated odor molecules, avoiding the embarrassment of “smelling again immediately after spraying”. More importantly, it can adjust the mist volume through an intelligent control system, dynamically adjusting according to the daily garbage disposal volume and odor concentration, ensuring the deodorization effect while reducing chemical waste.​

Detail Design for Adaptable Scenarios: Making Deodorization More Suitable for Sorting Station Needs​

The environment of garbage sorting stations is complex, and the mist cannon machine has made targeted optimizations for this. The machine body is made of anti-corrosion materials, which can resist the erosion of garbage leachate; the equipped large-capacity chemical tank can load 50-200 liters of deodorant at a time, meeting 3-4 hours of continuous operation and reducing the trouble of frequent chemical addition; some models are also equipped with odor sensors, which automatically start when detecting that the odor concentration in the air exceeds the standard, realizing the intelligent response of “eliminating odors as soon as they appear”.​

For the common problem of coexisting dust and odors in sorting stations, the mist cannon machine is even “versatile” — while spraying deodorant chemicals, the mist particles can also absorb dust in the air, reduce the PM2.5 concentration, and complete deodorization and dust reduction simultaneously, improving the overall environment of the sorting station in one fell swoop.​

From “Avoid at All Costs” to “Work Calmly”: Changes in Real Scenarios​

A community garbage sorting station in Zhejiang was repeatedly complained by residents due to odor problems in summer. The station handles about 8 tons of various wastes every day, and the odor generated during sorting can be smelled 30 meters away. Workers need to wear gas masks to work. After introducing the mist cannon machine, by installing the equipment above the sorting area and regularly spraying plant extract deodorants, the mist particles form an “invisible deodorization net” in the air.​

After one week of operation, the odor intensity in the station decreased by 80%, and the number of complaints from surrounding residents dropped to zero; workers took off their gas masks, and the comfort of work was significantly improved; more surprisingly, due to the absorption of dust by mist particles, the air dust concentration in the station decreased by 60%, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases.​

The odor control of garbage sorting stations is not only a need to improve the working environment but also a detail that enhances the livability of the city. With its efficient, intelligent and comprehensive deodorization capabilities, the mist cannon machine breaks the limitations of traditional methods, making the once daunting sorting station gradually become a clean and odor-free “environmental protection post”. When the mist particles quietly pervade the air, they take away not only the pungent odors but also the dual protection of the environment and humanistic care.​