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Mining & Industrial Fan Questions & Answers

Q&A on mining and industrial fans – types and application scenarios.

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What airflow is best for underground mine cooling ventilation?

The best airflow for underground mine cooling ventilation is not a single number that suits every operation, but a value calculated from the mine’s heat load, layout, regulations and production plan.

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Can industrial ventilation fans be repaired, and what parts are replaceable?

Industrial ventilation fans can usually be repaired, and many critical fans in factories and mines are designed with repair and overhaul in mind. Instead of treating a fan as a disposable product, ope
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Is 1450 rpm or 2900 rpm better for mining ventilation fans?

Choosing between 1450 rpm and 2900 rpm for mining ventilation fans is really a question of matching fan speed, impeller size and motor type to the required duty, noise limits and efficiency. In practi
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Can a fan motor burn out?

Yes, a fan motor can burn out, and it is a common cause of failure in both small and large ventilation systems. A burned-out motor usually means the winding insulation has been damaged by excessive te
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How do you budget a mining ventilation fan purchase and lifecycle cost?

Budgeting a mining ventilation fan purchase and lifecycle cost means looking beyond the initial price tag and analysing the total cost of ownership over the life of the mine. Ventilation fans are long
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What makes a fan quieter?

The perceived quietness of a fan is determined by both how much noise it generates and how that noise is transmitted to people or surrounding buildings. To make a fan quieter, engineers and operators

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Should you choose an axial fan or a centrifugal fan for mine cooling ventilation?

Choosing between an axial fan and a centrifugal fan for mine cooling ventilation requires a clear understanding of your airflow, pressure and cooling needs, as well as space, noise and efficiency cons
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How to reduce duct noise and fan noise in industrial ventilation?

Reducing duct noise and fan noise in industrial ventilation is important for worker comfort, communication, regulatory compliance and community relations. In mines, factories and processing plants, no
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What are the main types of mining ventilation fans?

The main types of mining ventilation fans can be grouped by their aerodynamic design and by their role in the ventilation system. At the aerodynamic level, there are axial fans and centrifugal fans. A
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How to make a centrifugal fan quieter?

Making a centrifugal fan quieter requires attention to both aerodynamics and mechanical behaviour. Centrifugal fans, often called blowers, are widely used for dust collection, process exhaust and indu
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How much does it cost per hour to run a mine ventilation fan in the UK?

The cost per hour to run a mine ventilation fan in the UK varies from site to site, because it depends on the fan’s power, how hard it is working and the electricity tariff negotiated with the energy

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How to make an exhaust quieter?

When you ask how to make an exhaust quieter, you are really asking how to reduce noise from the fan, the motor and the exhaust duct system. In factories, plants and mines, exhaust fans remove hot air,
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What is the purpose of an auxiliary fan?

The purpose of an auxiliary fan is to provide local ventilation in areas that the main mine or industrial ventilation system cannot reach directly. In underground mining and in complex industrial plan
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How to lower the sound of a fan?

Lowering the sound of a fan in an industrial or mining setting starts with understanding where the noise comes from. Fan noise usually has three main components: aerodynamic noise from moving air, mec
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What is the difference between auxiliary fan and booster fan?

The main difference between an auxiliary fan and a booster fan is their role in the ventilation system and where they are installed. An auxiliary fan is used for local ventilation of individual headin
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How does a fan work step by step?

Understanding how a fan works step by step is useful when you are designing or troubleshooting industrial and mining ventilation systems. Although there are many fan types, the basic principle is the

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What are the three types of fans?

When people ask about the three types of fans in ventilation, they usually refer to the three main aerodynamic designs used in mining and industrial applications: axial fans, centrifugal fans and mixe
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What kind of fan pushes the most air?

When you ask what kind of fan pushes the most air, the real answer depends on the pressure and installation conditions. "Most air" usually means the highest airflow (volume per unit time), but any fan
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Can you run a pusher and puller fan?

Yes, you can run a pusher and a puller fan in the same ventilation circuit, but it must be done with careful design and selection. In ventilation language, a pusher fan is installed to blow air into a
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Is a bigger exhaust fan better?

It is tempting to think that a bigger exhaust fan is always better, but in industrial and mining ventilation that is not true. While a larger fan is capable of moving more air, the best exhaust fan is
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What does auxiliary ventilation do?

Auxiliary ventilation is the part of a ventilation system that delivers fresh air and removes contaminated air from blind headings, stopes, raises and other remote areas that the main ventilation flow
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Is an exhaust fan really effective?

Yes, an exhaust fan can be very effective, but only when it is correctly selected, installed and maintained for the job it has to do. In homes, small commercial buildings, factories and underground mi
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What are the four types of ventilation?

When people talk about the four types of ventilation, they usually refer to natural ventilation, mechanical supply ventilation, mechanical exhaust ventilation and balanced or mixed-mode ventilation. T
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What is the work of a blower?

The work of a blower is to move air or gas at a higher pressure than a typical comfort fan, delivering a controlled flow of air where the system resistance is too high for a simple low-pressure fan. I
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What are the three types of axial fans?

When people talk about the three types of axial fans in mining and industrial ventilation, they usually mean propeller fans, tube-axial fans and vane-axial fans. All three move air parallel to the sha
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How to operate a blower?

Operating a blower safely and effectively is mainly about preparation, controlled start-up, monitoring during running and proper shutdown. While every manufacturer and site has its own detailed proced
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What is the purpose of the axial fan?

The main purpose of an axial fan is to move a large volume of air efficiently at low to medium pressure. In mining and heavy industry, axial fans are used wherever a strong, directed air stream is nee
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Is a blower worth it?

Whether a blower is worth it depends on what you expect from your ventilation or process air system. In many industrial plants and mines, a properly selected blower is not just worth the cost; it is e
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What are the disadvantages of axial fans?

Although axial fans are very popular in mining and industrial ventilation because they move large volumes of air efficiently, there are several disadvantages of axial fans that designers must understa
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Are blowers stronger than fans?

People often ask whether blowers are stronger than fans, but the answer depends on what you mean by "stronger". In engineering terms, strength is usually measured by how much pressure the device can d

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