There are many types of industrial fans and ventilation equipment you may need for your facility. One type of fan that is becoming increasingly popular is a mixed flow fan. These are a special type of fan that offer many benefits compared to other types of fans, depending on the application. In this blog, you’ll learn important things to know about mixed flow fans and when to use them.
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Industrial Fans And Ventilation Equipment: What Are Mixed Flow Fans?
Mixed flow fans are a type of fan that can be used in your ventilation systems. They work well in low and medium pressure ducted systems as in-line fans. Essentially these are like a combination of axial and centrifugal fans. The technology for mixed flow fans has improved significantly over time, making them a viable option for many applications. They’re available in a range of sizes to suit the needs of your industrial ventilation systems.
Characteristics of Mixed Flow Fans
When choosing industrial fans and ventilation equipment, it’s critical to look at the different characteristics to determine the correct choice for a particular need. Not all fans are the same, so one may work better than another. Common types of fans in industrial ventilation systems include axial, centrifugal, and mixed flow.
Mixed flow fans offer many beneficial features for ventilation systems. These fans have two different types of blades which allows the air flow to start off axial (parallel to the shaft) and then deflect the air into a 45° angle to take advantage of centrifugal force. As such, they generally offer higher pressure than axial fans and also higher flow than centrifugal fans.
They are also very energy efficient. As such, they’re quite economical to run. Mixed flow fans also don’t produce a lot of noise, reducing the need for noise reduction measures for industrial fans and ventilation equipment like silencers.
Common Uses for Mixed Flow Fans in the Design of a Ventilation System
There are many ways to incorporate mixed flow fans into the design of a ventilation system. In most cases, mixed flow fans are used as in-line fans, meaning they’re incorporated into the ducting of a system These fans work very well in a variety of areas throughout the ventilation system, including as air supply, return, and exhaust fans. Some of the industrial applications where mixed flow fans are commonly utilized include offshore/marine, petrochemical, power generation, and tunnel markets, to name a few. Just keep in mind if you need higher pressures, these fans do have a limit to the pressure they create, so you may need to opt for centrifugal fans in these situations.
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