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Mining & Industrial Fan Questions & Answers

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

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Are centrifugal fans reversible?

People often ask whether centrifugal fans are reversible, especially when they want a single fan to handle both supply and exhaust duties. In theory you can reverse the rotation of almost any electric
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What is the static pressure curve of a fan?

The static pressure curve of a fan is part of the fan performance chart that shows how static pressure varies with airflow at a given speed. It is one of the key tools engineers use to select and appl
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How many types of fans are available?

When people ask how many types of fans are available, they are usually surprised by how many variations exist beyond simple household fans. In engineering practice, especially for industrial and minin
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Is higher static pressure better for fans?

Higher static pressure is not automatically better for fans. What matters is that the fan can deliver the required airflow at the static pressure demanded by the system. Extra pressure beyond what the
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What are those huge fans called?

When someone points at a massive unit on a ceiling or at the mouth of a tunnel and asks, “What are those huge fans called?”, the answer depends on the setting. In large buildings and warehouses, they

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Do you want high or low static pressure?

You do not choose high or low static pressure in isolation; the “right” static pressure is the value your ventilation system actually needs at the required airflow. A well designed fan selection match
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Which fan type is best?

Asking which fan type is best is a bit like asking which vehicle is best—truck, car or bus. The answer depends entirely on what you are trying to do. In ventilation engineering, the main fan types are
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How to plot a fan curve?

To plot a fan curve you need measured or manufacturer data showing how airflow, pressure and power change at different operating points for a given fan speed. From these data you graph pressure versus
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Which is better centrifugal fan or ID fan?

When people ask whether a centrifugal fan or an ID fan is better, it is important to understand that an ID fan is not a completely different fan type. In most boiler houses, power plants and heavy ind
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What is the static pressure of a ventilation fan?

The static pressure of a ventilation fan is the pressure the fan can develop to overcome system resistance at a particular airflow. It is not a single fixed number for the fan; instead, it varies alon
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What is considered a high velocity fan?

A high velocity fan is generally understood to be a fan that produces a concentrated air stream with a relatively high outlet speed, rather than a gentle, broadly distributed flow. Instead of just mov
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What is the PQ curve of a fan?

The PQ curve of a fan is the graph that shows the relationship between pressure (P) and airflow (Q) for that fan at a given speed. It is the core part of the fan performance chart and is essential for
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What is fast fan speed?

Fast fan speed is a relative term that depends on the size and design of the fan. A small computer fan running at 3,000 rpm is normal, while a large mine ventilation fan running at the same rpm would

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How to increase fan airflow?

To increase fan airflow, you must either reduce the resistance of the system, increase the fan’s energy input or select a more suitable fan for the duty. In industrial plants and mines, the safest and
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What does a vortex fan do?

A vortex fan is a fan or blower designed to create a spiralling, vortex-like airflow rather than a simple straight jet. By shaping the housing and blades, the fan induces rotation in the air stream, f
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What are the 4 stages of mechanical ventilation?

In building, industrial and mining applications, mechanical ventilation can be described in four practical stages: intake, treatment, distribution and exhaust. Seeing the system as these stages helps

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What are the three fan laws?

The three fan laws, also known as the fan affinity laws, describe how airflow, pressure and power change when the speed or size of a geometrically similar fan is altered. These simple relationships ar
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What metal is used in fans?

Several metals are used in fans, depending on the size, duty and environment of the ventilation system. The choice of material affects strength, corrosion resistance, weight, cost and safety. In indus
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What is a fan silencer?

A fan silencer is a noise-control device fitted to the inlet or outlet of a fan to reduce sound levels without blocking the required airflow. In industrial plants, HVAC systems and underground mines,

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What could be two reasons for your fan to have stopped working?

There are many possible reasons a fan stops working, but two of the most common are a power/control problem and a mechanical problem. These two groups cover a large percentage of stoppages in both sma
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Which is better centrifugal fan or impeller fan?

The question “Which is better, a centrifugal fan or an impeller fan?” mixes two different ideas. Every fan has an impeller (the rotating wheel), so the term “impeller fan” usually refers to a simple p
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How do you know if your fan motor is burned out?

A burned-out fan motor usually gives several warning signs, but final confirmation should always be made by a qualified electrician or technician. In industrial and mining ventilation systems, misdiag
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What can cause a fan to stop rotating?

A fan that suddenly stops rotating usually has either an electrical/control problem or a mechanical problem, and sometimes both. In industrial plants and mines, understanding these causes is important
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What is the function of a blower?

The core function of a blower is to deliver air or gas at a higher pressure and velocity than a standard ventilation fan, so that it can overcome greater resistance in pipes, burners, process equipmen
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Are higher RPM fans better?

Higher RPM fans are not automatically better. Increasing speed can increase airflow and pressure, but it also increases noise, power demand and mechanical stress. The best fan speed is the one that de
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How do blowers work?

To understand how blowers work, it helps to start with the idea that a blower is a type of fan designed to produce higher pressure and velocity than ordinary ventilation fans. Most industrial blowers

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Is a 4000 cfm fan good?

Whether a 4000 CFM fan is “good” depends entirely on what you are trying to ventilate. CFM (cubic feet per minute) is a measure of airflow volume, but the right value is different for a small workshop
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How many types of blower are there?

When people ask how many types of blower there are, the answer depends on how detailed the classification should be. In industrial ventilation and process engineering, blowers are broadly divided into
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Is a higher wattage fan more powerful?

A higher wattage rating usually means a fan motor can deliver more power, but that does not always mean better airflow or more effective ventilation. The relationship between motor watts, fan performa
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Why use a blower?

Engineers choose to use a blower when a normal ventilation fan cannot deliver enough pressure or velocity to push air through the system. In simple room ventilation, a fan only has to overcome a small

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