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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 are the disadvantages of exhaust fans?

Exhaust fans are an essential part of many industrial, commercial and mining ventilation systems, but they also have disadvantages that must be understood during design and operation. If exhaust fans

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How many classes are there for centrifugal fans?

Centrifugal fans are not limited to one or two designs; they are grouped into several classes based on blade shape, pressure range, construction strength and application. Different standards and manuf
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Can you install an industrial exhaust fan without ducting?

It is technically possible to install an industrial exhaust fan without ducting, and in some situations this is a practical and economical solution. A wall-mounted or roof-mounted exhaust fan that dis
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What is the difference between a centrifugal fan and a normal fan?

The main difference between a centrifugal fan and what many people call a “normal fan” is the way air moves through the impeller and the pressure the fan can generate. In everyday language, a normal f
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Do exhaust fans push air in or out?

Most of the time, exhaust fans are designed to pull air out of a room, duct or enclosure and discharge it to the outside. They do not normally push air in. The whole purpose of an exhaust fan is to re
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Are centrifugal fans loud?

Centrifugal fans can be loud, especially when operating at high speed and high pressure, but they do not have to be excessively noisy. Loudness depends on many factors such as fan size, speed, blade d
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How many hours can an exhaust fan run?

In principle, a good-quality exhaust fan can run for many hours continuously. Industrial and mining ventilation fans are often designed and rated for 24/7 continuous duty, operating thousands of hours
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What is a centrifugal fan used for?

A centrifugal fan is used wherever you need reliable airflow at moderate to high pressure in a ducted or process system. Because it can generate higher static pressure than most axial fans of similar

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What are the disadvantages of natural ventilation?

Natural ventilation uses wind and temperature differences instead of fans to move air through buildings, tunnels or shaft systems. It has clear advantages in simplicity and low energy use, but it also
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When to use a centrifugal fan?

You should use a centrifugal fan when your ventilation system requires higher static pressure, the air is dirty or hot, or the airflow must pass through complex ducting and equipment. In these situati
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What type of fan uses the least electricity?

The question “What type of fan uses the least electricity?” sounds simple, but the real answer is, “It depends on how much air and pressure you need.” A tiny desk fan uses very little power, but it ma
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How does a centrifugal fan work?

A centrifugal fan works by converting mechanical energy from a motor into airflow and pressure using a rotating impeller and a scroll-shaped housing. It is designed to pull air into the centre of the

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Which type of fan moves the most air?

When we ask “Which type of fan moves the most air?”, we usually mean which design can deliver the greatest air volume (flow rate), not just the strongest draft at one spot. In practical ventilation wo
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What does a centrifugal fan look like?

A centrifugal fan usually has a distinctive “snail shell” appearance. From the outside, you see a spiral, scroll-shaped steel housing with a circular inlet on one side and a rectangular or round outle
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What are those giant fans called?

When people point at a huge spinning unit on a factory ceiling or at the portal of a mine and ask, “What are those giant fans called?”, they are usually looking at a specialised type of industrial ven
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Which way should a centrifugal fan spin?

A centrifugal fan should spin in the direction specified by the manufacturer, usually marked by an arrow on the housing or motor. Correct rotation ensures that the impeller blades scoop air properly a
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What are huge fans called?

If you have ever walked into a warehouse, aircraft hangar or underground portal and seen a massive spinning unit overhead, you may wonder “What are those huge fans called?” In most modern buildings th
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How do you choose the right centrifugal fan?

Choosing the right centrifugal fan starts with understanding your ventilation duty and system conditions. A fan that is perfect for one industrial or mining application may be inefficient or unreliabl
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What are the disadvantages of an exhaust fan?

An exhaust fan is a simple and effective way to remove hot, humid or contaminated air from a room or process area, but it also has several disadvantages that need to be considered in ventilation desig
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What are the disadvantages of industrial fans?

Industrial fans are essential for safe and comfortable working conditions, but they do have disadvantages that must be managed through good design and operation. Understanding these drawbacks helps en
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Does an exhaust fan remove moisture?

Yes, an exhaust fan can help remove moisture, but it is important to understand how it works and what its limits are. An exhaust fan does not magically absorb water; instead, it removes humid air from
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What are centrifugal fans?

Centrifugal fans are industrial blowers that move air by means of a rotating impeller and a scroll-shaped housing, discharging the air radially at higher pressure than typical axial fans. They are wid
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Do industrial ventilation fans control humidity in underground mines?

Industrial ventilation fans can influence humidity in underground mines, but they do not control it in the same way that a dedicated dehumidifier or air conditioning system does. A fan on its own does
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What is the purpose of the exhaust fan?

The primary purpose of an exhaust fan is to remove unwanted air from a space and allow it to be replaced with fresher, cleaner air. Unwanted air may be hot, humid, dusty, smoky, odorous or contaminate
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Are centrifugal fans better?

Centrifugal fans are not always better than other fans, but they are better for certain types of ventilation duties. In industrial plants and mines, a centrifugal fan is often the best choice when the
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Why is it called an exhaust fan?

It is called an exhaust fan because its primary job is to exhaust air from a space. In ventilation engineering, “exhaust” means to remove used, stale, hot or contaminated air and discharge it to a saf
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How do you maintain a centrifugal fan?

Maintaining a centrifugal fan means looking after the fan, motor and connected duct system so that airflow, pressure and reliability stay within design limits. Good maintenance is critical in industri
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What is the price of underground ventilation fan?

There is no single fixed price for an underground ventilation fan, because cost depends on many technical and commercial factors. When mining companies ask, “How much does an underground ventilation f
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What does an intake fan do?

An intake fan is a fan whose main job is to draw fresh air into a space. While exhaust fans pull contaminated or hot air out, intake fans act as supply fans, bringing in outdoor air or air from a clea
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Is an axial or centrifugal fan better?

Neither axial nor centrifugal fans are universally better; each is better for specific types of ventilation duties. The right choice depends on airflow, pressure, air quality, layout and control requi

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