There are many components in industrial ventilation systems to help with air quality and temperature control. One common piece of ventilation equipment is the louver. Louvers are designed specifically to increase ventilation in your space without exposing your building to moisture or contaminants. In this article, we’ll discuss louvers for industrial ventilation and when you may need them for your building.
What are Louvers in Industrial Ventilation Systems?
Louvers have been around in some form since the Middle Ages. They sit in an opening in the building envelope, like a window. However, unlike a window, they use angled blades to shield the building from things like rain, snow, and debris. They allow for natural ventilation and temperature control with little to no power needed.
Depending on the design of ventilation systems for your building, louvers can help with clean air intake and contaminated air exhaust. There are many options for louvers in industrial ventilation systems. They are generally made of heavy-duty metal like steel and aluminum for longevity and durability in harsh industrial environments. However, there are many ways to customize louvers for your building. For instance, our ventilation specialists may choose either stationary or adjustable blades. Stationary louver blades stay in one place. The stationary blade angle lets air and light in while blocking weather and debris from entering the building. By contrast, adjustable options allow you to adjust the blade angle manually or automatically. This can allow for more or less air flow or light in your building.
Another common option to include with industrial louvers is acoustical lining. These use a special lining to help absorb and block noise for ventilation system noise control. This helps reduce the amount of noise escaping outside of the building, which may help your facility remain compliant with local noise ordinances. Therefore, there are many different options to choose from for your industrial ventilation system’s louvers.
Why Use Industrial Louvers
Not all facilities use industrial louvers for ventilation. Our teams look at many different elements of your building, processes, and local environment to determine whether louvers offer advantages for your industrial ventilation systems.
Louvers are an excellent way to let in fresh air from the outside and allow some of the stale air to exit the building. While alone they are typically not enough to meet modern ventilation needs in industrial buildings, they work well when combined with other pieces of the industrial ventilation system. For instance, many buildings will use mechanical ventilation components and also utilize louvers to help reduce total costs of running the mechanical pieces of the system. They also work well for keeping interiors cool by allowing in cooler outdoor air and breezes during hot weather.
Eldridge – Specializing in Design of Ventilation Systems for Industrial Facilities
For sophisticated industrial ventilation solutions, choose our experts at Eldridge. We offer expertise for industrial ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance. Our team uses advanced software and technologies, like fluid flow analysis, to pinpoint your ventilation needs and execute system design tailored to your building and needs. We build systems using equipment from top manufacturers for peace of mind that your system is durable, long-lasting, and offers high performance to create a successful environment. Contact us now to request a quote for your ventilation system needs.