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Integrated equipment and techniques to control dust emissions from belt conveyors: fine mist water spraying (fog nozzles), expanding foam (up to 200:1 expansion), chemical suppressants (calcium chloride, polymers), extraction hoods with bag filters. Efficiency depends on dust type (mineral, organic), particle size, and ambient conditions (wind, humidity). Brands: BossTek, Dust Control Technology. Properly designed systems achieve 80-95% reduction in fugitive dust emissions at transfer points.