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A roadway forcing fan is an auxiliary press-in ventilator that provides assured intake airflow to developing roadways. By pushing air through spiral-wound or flexible ducts, the fan offsets frictional losses, sharp fittings, and leakage so the design airflow reaches crews and equipment. This configuration is widely used in coal and metalliferous mines to maintain regulatory face quantities, dilute methane and other gases, control dust, and manage temperature in extended drivages.
Axial machines are preferred for their compact geometry and efficiency at moderate to high flows. Where the pressure requirement is elevated due to long duct lines or multiple bends, contra-rotating axial stages enable higher head without excessive diameter growth. Explosion-proof electrical packages are selected where gas may be present. A VFD allows the operator to adapt to changing resistance as the roadway advances, keeping the fan close to its best efficiency point while avoiding over-ventilation.
Effective systems incorporate smooth inlets, airtight joints, anti-static ducting, and purpose-designed face diffusers or nozzles to reduce recirculation. Selection relies on an accurate calculation of total pressure losses and a verified duty point on the fan curve with margin for aging and variability. Commissioning confirms quantity and static pressure at the roadway face; subsequent inspections of blades, bearings, mounts, and electrical connections sustain reliability and acoustic performance.
