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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 do air vent fans work?

Air vent fans, whether they are small bathroom exhaust fans or large industrial ventilation fans, all work on the same basic principle: a rotating impeller adds energy to the air, creating a pressure

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What are the two types of fan motors?

When people talk about the two types of fan motors, they are usually referring to the two broad families used in ventilation and exhaust equipment: traditional AC induction motors and modern DC or ele
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What are the 3 C's of ventilation?

When people talk about the 3 C's of ventilation, they are usually referring to three simple goals that every ventilation system should achieve: Clean air, Contaminant control and Comfort. Whether you

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What is the difference between Teao and Tenv motors?

The difference between TEAO and TENV motors is mainly about how they are cooled and where they can be used. These abbreviations describe enclosure and cooling types that are important when selecting m
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Which type of ventilation is most effective?

There is no single type of ventilation that is always the most effective in every situation, but in industrial plants and underground mines the most effective approach is usually a well-designed mecha
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What type of fan motor is the most efficient?

The question of which fan motor is the most efficient is closely tied to how the fan is used. Motor technology matters, but so does matching speed, load and control strategy to the ventilation duty. I
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What is the difference between supply fan and exhaust fan?

The basic difference between a supply fan and an exhaust fan is the direction in which they move air and how they affect pressure in a space. A supply fan pushes fresh air into a room, duct, tunnel or
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What is an axial fan motor?

An axial fan motor is the electric drive that turns the blades of an axial-flow fan, producing the airflow needed for ventilation, cooling or exhaust. In an axial fan, air moves roughly parallel to th
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What are signs of poor ventilation?

Recognising the signs of poor ventilation is important for safety, health and productivity in any workplace, especially in industrial plants and underground mines where contaminants and heat can build
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Do you need special wiring for a fan?

Whether you need special wiring for a fan depends mainly on the size of the fan, its voltage, where it is installed and the rules that apply to that building or mine. A small desk fan simply plugs int
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Which is better, an axial or centrifugal fan?

Asking which is better, an axial or centrifugal fan is a bit like asking whether a truck or a sports car is better. The answer depends entirely on the job. Both axial and centrifugal fans are essentia
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What does an axial fan look like?

At first glance, an axial fan looks like a propeller or rotor, with blades arranged around a central hub. The blades are shaped and angled so that when they rotate, they push air straight through the

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Do you need ducting for an exhaust fan?

Whether you need ducting for an exhaust fan depends on where the contaminated air is generated and where it must be discharged. In some cases, a fan can exhaust directly through a wall or window. In m
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What is the main function of a fan?

The main function of a fan is to create a controlled flow of air by generating a small pressure difference. Instead of letting air sit still or move only when the wind blows, a fan uses a rotating imp
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What are the fan things called?

When people ask “what are the fan things called?”, they are usually thinking about the different parts that make up a fan or the components around it in a ventilation system. Knowing the correct names
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What is the difference between EC fan and axial fan?

The difference between an EC fan and an axial fan is that one term describes the motor technology and the other describes the aerodynamic type of the fan. An EC fan is a fan driven by an electronicall
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What is the mechanism of exhaust fan?

The basic mechanism of an exhaust fan is to remove air from a space by creating a pressure difference. The fan blades rotate, lowering the pressure on the inlet side and raising it on the outlet side,
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What type of axial fan is the most efficient?

When engineers ask what type of axial fan is the most efficient, they are usually comparing propeller fans, tube-axial fans and vane-axial fans for a given duty. In practice, the most efficient axial

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What is the function of the axial flow fan?

The primary function of an axial flow fan is to move large volumes of air in the same direction as the fan shaft. The blades act like a propeller, drawing air in from one side and pushing it out the o
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Are axial fans noisy?

Axial fans can be noisy, especially when they operate at high speed or are poorly installed, but they are not automatically louder than other fan types. Noise from any fan is mainly influenced by tip

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How to select an axial fan?

Selecting an axial fan starts with defining what you need the fan to do, not with browsing a catalogue. The correct fan must deliver the required airflow at the required pressure, operate efficiently

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What type of fan moves the most air?

When people ask what type of fan moves the most air, they are usually thinking about air volume, not pressure. For a given pressure range, the fans that move the most air are typically large axial fan
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What does "intake air" mean?

“Intake air” is the air that is drawn into a building, industrial plant or mine to supply ventilation. It is usually fresh outdoor air or relatively clean air from another area, and it is the opposite
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What are axial fans suited for?

Axial fans are especially well suited for applications where large volumes of air must be moved at low to medium static pressure. Because the air flows parallel to the shaft, like a propeller, axial f
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Is it better to have an intake or exhaust fan?

It is not a question of whether an intake fan or an exhaust fan is better; effective ventilation normally requires both. An intake fan supplies fresh air into a space, while an exhaust fan removes sta
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What is an advantage of using an axial fan?

One of the main advantages of using an axial fan is its ability to move very large volumes of air efficiently in a relatively compact and lightweight design. Because air flows parallel to the shaft, a
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How to tell if fans are exhaust or intake?

To tell if fans are exhaust or intake, you must identify which side is pulling air in and which side is pushing air out. The fan itself often looks similar in both roles, so you rely on airflow arrows
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How does an axial fan work?

An axial fan works by using rotating blades shaped like airfoils to create a pressure difference that moves air parallel to the shaft. Instead of throwing air radially outward, as a centrifugal fan do
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Can you use the same fan for intake and exhaust?

In many cases you can use the same fan model for both intake and exhaust, but you must understand the limitations of the fan design and the ventilation system. A fan does not inherently know whether i
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What is the main purpose of the exhaust fan?

The main purpose of an exhaust fan is to remove hot, contaminated or humid air from a space and discharge it to a safe location, allowing fresh air to enter from clean intake points. Rather than simpl

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