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Mining & Industrial Fan Questions & Answers

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

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How to stop noisy fans?

When you ask how to stop noisy fans, the real goal is to find and remove the causes of the noise, not just cover it up. In industrial plants and mines, loud fans typically result from a combination of
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What type of fan is best for exhaust?

Choosing what type of fan is best for exhaust starts with understanding the job the exhaust system must do. In industrial plants and mines, exhaust fans remove fumes, dust, heat and gases from worksho
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What are the different types of exhaust fans?

There are several different types of exhaust fans, each designed for specific airflow, pressure and installation conditions. In industrial and mining applications, choosing the right type is essential
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What is the life expectancy of a centrifugal fan?

The life expectancy of a centrifugal fan depends on many factors, but in well-designed industrial and mining systems it is common to see service lives of 10–20 years or more. Some main mine fans and l
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How long do fluid dynamic bearings last?

Fluid dynamic bearings (FDB) are widely used in small and medium fans, especially in electronics cooling and compact HVAC equipment, because they offer low noise and good life compared with simple sle
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What are the disadvantages of centrifugal fans?

Centrifugal fans are widely used in industrial plants and mining ventilation because they can generate relatively high pressure and handle dusty or hot gases. However, like any technology, they have s
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How many years does a fan last?

When people ask how many years a fan lasts, they are really asking about the expected service life of a ventilation asset that runs many hours every day. For small domestic fans, life might be a few y
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Is it bad to keep a fan running 24-7?

Keeping a fan running 24-7 is not inherently bad, especially in industrial and mining ventilation where continuous operation is common and sometimes mandatory. The key question is whether the fan and

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How to troubleshoot and repair an industrial ventilation fan safely?

Safe troubleshooting and repair of an industrial ventilation fan require a structured approach that protects people first and then the equipment. Large axial and centrifugal fans in plants and mines h
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Is 6000 cfm good for a fan?

6000 CFM can be very good for a fan, but the real question is whether 6000 cubic feet per minute is the right airflow for your specific ventilation application. In industrial plants and mines, fans ar
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What is the mechanism of a fan?

The basic mechanism of a fan is to convert mechanical energy from a motor into airflow and pressure. Although fans come in many shapes and sizes, from small electronics cooling units to huge mining ve
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What are the best types of fans?

When people ask about the best types of fans, the honest answer is that no single fan type is best for every situation. The “best” fan is the one that delivers the required airflow and pressure safely
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What is the difference between an industrial fan and a regular fan?

The main difference between an industrial fan and a regular fan lies in how they are designed, built and used. A regular fan, such as a household pedestal or desk fan, is made for comfort cooling in c
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What is the meaning of BLDC fan?

The term BLDC fan refers to a fan driven by a brushless direct current (DC) motor. Instead of using brushes and a mechanical commutator like traditional DC motors, a BLDC motor uses electronic commuta
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What is the lifespan of a good fan?

The lifespan of a good fan depends heavily on its design quality, operating environment and maintenance, but in industrial and mining ventilation it is common for a well-selected fan to last 10–20 yea
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Why are industrial fans so expensive?

Industrial fans are more expensive than household fans because they are engineered as long-life machines for demanding environments, not as simple consumer products. In factories, power plants and min
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How does underground ventilation work?

Underground ventilation works by using fans, shafts, airways and ducts to create controlled airflow circuits that carry fresh air into the mine and return contaminated air back to the surface. Instead
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What are the big industrial fans called?

People often refer to big industrial fans by different names depending on where they are installed and what job they do. In general, these are large-diameter fans designed to move a lot of air in fact
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What are the signs of poor ventilation?

Poor ventilation shows itself through a mix of physical conditions and human symptoms. In offices, factories and underground mines, the air does not suddenly become unsafe; problems usually build grad
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What are the legal requirements for ventilation?

Legal requirements for ventilation depend on the laws and standards in each country or region, but the basic principles are similar. In almost all jurisdictions, employers are required to provide work
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What are the 4 modes of ventilation?

When people refer to the 4 modes of ventilation, they usually mean the main ways in which air can be moved into and out of a building, tunnel or underground working. In industrial and mining practice,
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What are the three types of ventilation systems?

In industrial plants and mines, the three main types of ventilation systems are natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation and mixed-mode (hybrid) ventilation. Each system moves air in a different wa
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What is the Atkinson resistance?

Atkinson resistance is a practical resistance coefficient used in mine ventilation to describe how much pressure is lost when air flows through an airway. Instead of working directly with friction fac
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What is an ATEX fan?

An ATEX fan is an explosion-proof industrial fan that has been designed and certified for use in hazardous areas where explosive gases or dusts may be present. The term “ATEX” comes from European dire
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What are the different types of industrial fans?

Industrial fans can be grouped into three main types: axial fans, centrifugal fans and mixed-flow fans, with many sub-categories within each group. These fans are used to move air, fumes and dust thro
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What are the two types of fans?

From an engineering point of view, the two basic types of fans are axial fans and centrifugal fans. Almost every industrial, HVAC and mining ventilation fan belongs to one of these two families or is

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What are the three types of mechanical ventilation?

In industrial and mining environments, the three main types of mechanical ventilation are local exhaust ventilation, general (dilution) ventilation and mechanical supply or pressurization systems. All
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What are the three purposes of ventilation?

The three main purposes of ventilation are to provide fresh air, remove harmful contaminants and control temperature and humidity. These goals apply to offices, factories and, most critically, tunnels
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What is a rotating fan called?

When people ask what a rotating fan is called, they may mean two different things. First, almost every fan used in homes, industry and mining is a rotating fan in the sense that it has a rotating impe
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What is the rule of thumb for natural ventilation?

There is no single magic formula for natural ventilation, but in practice engineers use several rules of thumb for natural ventilation when designing industrial buildings, workshops and some shallow u

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