Proper airflow and ventilation are critical for any industrial business. Not only is healthy airflow necessary for your employees’ comfort and safety, but it helps maintain the operational integrity of your equipment. Industrial ventilation systems must properly remove hot air, carbon dioxide, or other dangerous particles in order to guarantee a safe working environment.
An effective and efficient industrial ventilation system is always worth the investment. Unfortunately, due to time constraints or budgetary limitations, many businesses overlook this critical component of operations – leading them down a road of costly equipment repairs or workplace incidents.
If you want to improve airflow and ventilation in your facility, a professional fluid flow analysis is the ideal first step. The results of this analysis will help determine precisely what modifications your system needs for optimal performance. If you want to ensure that your business runs efficiently while keeping your employees safe, contact us today to schedule a fluid flow analysis for your building.
What is a Fluid Flow Analysis?
A fluid flow analysis is used to observe the movement of gas or liquid to determine flow behavior and parameters. In our case, we use it to study the flow of air. It is a highly technical method used to measure and assess how well a ventilation system is working.
The goal of a fluid flow system analysis is to improve the ventilation system’s performance, thereby increasing safety and productivity in the workplace. This analysis helps determine if the system is effectively moving air through a ventilation system. It creates a model of the current air volume, pressure, and velocity throughout your building. With a precise picture of what is happening with your current ventilation system, recommendations can be made for how to improve the ventilation system to create a successful environment for people, products and equipment.
Optimizing an Existing Industrial Ventilation Systems Using A Fluid Flow Analysis
Once problems with an existing industrial ventilation system have been pinpointed, Eldridge ventilation experts will determine what changes need to be made to optimize its performance. Now, we go back to the fluid flow analysis and follow a three-step process to modify the model that was created of the existing system:
- Determine and input the static pressure coefficients for each new stationary component to be added to your existing ventilation system such as louvers, dampers, or ductwork.
- Input the curves for all new fans to be added.
- Run a new model of the revised system to ensure the fan choice and placement will create the desired airflow, then make modifications or adjustments to the design as required.
These steps ensure accurate and effective results for even the most complex ventilation system. Through the use of advanced software and expert analysis, your system can be optimized for maximum safety and efficiency.
Why Should You Perform a Fluid Flow Analysis?
An optimized industrial ventilation system design is crucial to creating a successful environment for people, products and equipment. Proper airflow is critical to the overall effectiveness of the system, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance. OSHA mandates the ventilation requirements for different industries. The necessary parameters to consider may include:
- Size and layout of the building
- Static pressure in the space
- Equipment being used
- Operational temperature of the equipment
- Type and number of pollutants or contaminants present
Retrofit Your Facility with an Optimal Ventilation System Design
Making the investment to retrofit your ventilation system can ensure OSHA compliance while demonstrating your commitment to keeping your employees safe and comfortable. It makes a significant difference in lowering their risk of respiratory issues, eye irritants, and heat exhaustion.
A well-designed ventilation system is crucial for creating a safe work environment, but installing an entire brand-new system can be extremely costly. That’s why it is important to find an experienced and knowledgeable engineering team that can tailor a solution to fit your facility’s unique needs and requirements. When we complete a fluid flow analysis for you, we can pinpoint the precise components you need to add to your existing system to improve its performance, minimizing overall cost.
Industrial Ventilation Systems – Expert Analysis and Design from Eldridge
With our technical experience and knowledge, we can ensure that your industrial ventilation system retrofit is done correctly to protect your employees and equipment. We understand how important it is to get these matters taken care of quickly so that you can run your business without interruption. To find out more about how Eldridge can help your business with industrial ventilation system design and installation, contact us now to schedule an analysis for your facility.