The process
Mixers, extruders and calenders release fume and fine filler dust. Local extraction to filters and carbon adsorption, with plant ventilation for the heat.
The gas at the fan
Air carrying solvent vapour from painting, printing or coating. Spark resistant construction, flameproof or increased safety motor, and the fan placed where the duct cannot accumulate vapour.
Selection for this duty
| Impeller | PAG or die-cast aluminium impeller for low power, fixed or variable pitch |
| Form | Tube axial for low pressure; vane axial where the pressure or the downstream distribution calls for it; bifurcated where the motor must be out of hot or contaminated air |
| Also specified | Spark resistant construction and a flameproof motor |
| Density at the fan | At about 40°C the gas density is close to 1.13 kg/m³, 94% of standard air. Pressure developed and power drawn fall in the same ratio, so the selection is made at this density and the motor is checked at cold start. |
Supply, return and exhaust fans for heating, ventilation and air conditioning of plant and office space. Low pressure, so efficiency and noise govern. Client-stated blade types for the HVAC in general: Axial, backward inclined and forward curved.
Industries
Other fans in rubber and plastics compounding
HVAC in other processes
Pharmaceutical Clean RoomsGas Compressor StationsTobacco Primary ProcessingFood Ovens and FryersPaper Machine Dryer SectionsDyeing and Finishing HousesAutomotive Paint ShopsTyre Plant Mixing and Carbon Black HandlingTyre Curing PressesGenerator and Engine RoomsCar Parks and TunnelsFactory Shed VentilationNuclear Facility VentilationCold Rolling MillsHospitals and LaboratoriesData Centres and Equipment RoomsSpinning MillsPharmaceutical Coating and GranulationJute Mills
Services on this fan
Information needed to select or quote
- Duty point. Volume flow and static pressure at the fan inlet, with the gas density and temperature or the conditions to derive it.
- Operating conditions. Site altitude, normal operating temperature and continuous or intermittent duty.
- Gas stream. Dust loading and particle size, corrosive species, moisture, upset temperature and any tendency of the material to deposit on the impeller.
- Mechanical. Rotation viewed from the drive end, discharge orientation and motor power.