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- Ed Neese
At our recent employee meeting, we recognized two long-time Eldridge employees with service Awards. Fred Mott has been with Eldridge for 35 years. He has been a valuable member of the sales team working with customers on a wide variety of complex projects including blow-down silencers, motor cooling systems, and railcar dryers. Fred has …
- Taylor Nguyen
Think your industrial ventilation is “good enough”? Many common beliefs about these systems can actually lead to unsafe and inefficient workplaces. From thinking more airflow is always better to neglecting essential maintenance, these misunderstandings can have consequences that affect both the safety of your workspace as well as your bottom line. As industrial ventilation design …
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- Ed Neese
In industrial ventilation, maintaining clean airflow is a critical consideration that cannot be underestimated. Inlet filters serve as essential components in protecting your people, equipment and products. In this blog, I will delve into the vital role of inlet filters, their operational mechanics, and the advantages they provide for your ventilation system. Understanding Inlet Filters …
- Taylor Nguyen
The ventilation system in your industrial building should properly control airflow, temperature, and humidity to ensure good indoor air quality. If it’s not doing its job, you may notice your workspace feeling overly hot, stuffy, or clammy during colder weather. This can be remedied by improved ventilation system design and retrofitting of components like your …
Psychrometric Charts, Simplified: Ventilation System Design Read More »
- Ed Neese
The presence of explosive dust presents a real danger in a manufacturing environment. A well-designed dust collection system is a critical part of any plan to reduce the hazards of explosive dust. In this blog, I will discuss the key design criteria for an explosive dust collection system. Capture Velocity The first key design criteria …
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- Ed Neese
Hot summer weather has many industrial facility owners seeking solutions to provide a more comfortable working environment for their employees. Looking for a quick fix, it may be tempting to buy commercial grade fans from an online supply house. However, putting commercial grade fans in an industrial application will be more expensive in the long …
- Taylor Nguyen
Warehouses often struggle with stifling heat, stagnant air, and damaging humidity. These issues don’t just make your facility uncomfortable; they can impact employee health, product quality, and your energy bills. Effective ventilation is key, and industrial fans are a powerful solution—but it’s important to choose the right type for your space. Improve your warehouse ventilation …
- Ed Neese
Spot cooling fans serve as an effective solution for providing supplementary comfort cooling. These fans create airflow across individuals, enhancing their sweat evaporation rate. The effectiveness of spot cooling fans heavily depends on their sizing and placement to ensure optimal air movement. This requires a thorough understanding of two crucial factors: Spread and Throw. In …
- Taylor Nguyen
Fan laws are essential for designing efficient ventilation systems. They determine how airflow, pressure, and power change with fan speed. We’ve discussed the three basic fan laws in a previous post, but it’s worth reviewing again as it is a key concept for effective ventilation system design. Understanding how these laws work helps us choose the right …
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