A contra-rotating forcing fan employs two axial impellers mounted in series on a common axis, rotating in opposite directions. This configuration increases static pressure capability at a given diameter, enabling reliable delivery of the required airflow to faces served by long or high-loss duct networks. In press-in auxiliary ventilation, it is particularly effective where conventional single-stage axial fans cannot meet the duty without oversizing.
Engineering advantages include improved energy conversion and reduced swirl at the outlet of the first stage, allowing the second stage to recover additional pressure efficiently. Acoustic treatment and careful blade matching minimize tonal noise. Explosion-proof motors and controls are specified for use in methane-prone workings, and anti-static ducting reduces ignition risk.
Selection involves mapping the ventilator performance curves against the system curve with adequate margins for duct aging and leakage. Variable-frequency drives permit tuning as drivages advance. Installation should provide a smooth inlet collector, rigid mounting, and tight duct joints; commissioning verifies pressure and quantity at the face to confirm compliance.