What information do I need to select a fan?
How much heat is needed for a warehouse?
Why is my fan not performing as expected?
What is causing my fan to vibrate?
What carrying velocity do I need for light dry dust?
How much air can I pull through an Air Intake Louver?
Can I remove moisture from my building with ventilation fans?
Is there a recommended air to cloth ratio for pharmaceutical dust?
How many air changes per hour do I need to properly ventilate my warehouse?
Do you have recommendation for a fan to move material or waste?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What information do I need to select a fan?
 
1. Basic information is volume(CFM), static pressure,
gas temperature, and altitude.
2. Do you prefer a direct drive or belt driven fan?
3. Will the fan operate in a corrosive or abrasive
environment?
4. Is the air clean and/or are you handling any
material?
 
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How much heat is needed for a warehouse?
 
As a rule of thumb for the Carolina's, 3 Btu per cubic foot.
 
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Why is my fan not performing as expected?
 
1. Check the rotation of the fan to insure motor wired
correctly.
2. Check your ductwork for any obstructions.
3. Are the system dampers in a closed position?
4. Is your ductwork designed properly?
 
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What is causing my fan to vibrate?
 
1. In many instances fans should be touch up
balanced in the field prior to startup.
2. Check the fan to insure the drive alignment and
proper belt tension.
3. Inspect the fan wheel for any build up of material.
4. Is the fan foundation structurally sound?
5. Is your fan being supported by the ductwork?
6. Inspect the fan base to insure it is level, grouted
and secure.
7. Is the fan operating in the stalled mode?
 
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What carrying velocity do I need for light dry dust?
 
Typically 3,200 to 4,500 feet per minute.
 
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How much air can I pull through an Air Intake Louver?
 
Using a drainable blade louver, conservatively 500-600 feet per minute.
 
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Can I remove moisture from my building wit ventilation fans?
 
No, requires dehumidification equipment.
 
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Is there a recommended air to cloth ratio for pharmaceutical dust?
 
Yes, from 1.5 to 1.0, to a, 3.0 to 1.0, air to cloth ratio. You must consider the type of dust.
 
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How many air changes per hour do I need to properly ventilate my warehouse?
 
For most applications 5 to 10 changes per hour.
 
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Do you have recommendation for a fan to move material or waste?
 
Use an open wheel radial blade fan since it is self cleaning.
 
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