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In the second part of this three part series on Dust Collection System Design, we are going to discuss how to determine and maintain transport velocity. After dust particles are captured, the proper transport velocity ensures that the dust particles will be conveyed through the duct work without clogging from the capture point to the …
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The National Fire Protection Association has recently revised its Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust – NFPA 652. According to the standard’s 2019 Edition, all dust collection systems, new or existing, are subject to a dust control plan as a part of an overall Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA). If you need to add or …
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When I’m working on the design of a powered ventilation system for a building, I’m reminded of the song by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury called Under Pressure. The song deals with the daily pressures of life and love, but it makes me think about whether the building should have positive or negative air pressure. …
Electric motors are becoming the preferred choice for gas pipeline compressor stations. But how do you keep a 20,000 horsepower electric motor cool? We’ll discuss two of the factors that must go into the proper design of an air based motor cooling system to keep these large electric motors running efficiently. Removing Heat Load An …
We often have customers tell us that they only want to install large industrial ceiling fans also known as HVLS fans (high velocity low speed). These fans are a good solution for providing spot cooling to workers. We agree that keeping people cool in an unairconditioned facility is important because it increases productivity. Benefits and …
In the second part of this article on Harnessing the Wind, we are going to take what we learned about wind power in Part 1 and apply it to the design of a Powered Ventilation System design. System Design We now know that wind will create positive and negative pressure around a building. The performance …
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In prior articles on ventilation systems (article links below), we have talked extensively about the importance of using wind power for a Natural Ventilation System. It is equally important to harness wind power for powered ventilation systems. In this two-part article, we are going to dive deeper into the science behind wind power and how …
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Tighter regulations for energy conservation has driven metal building manufacturers to design more efficient roof and wall panel systems that affect ventilation. These new products minimize the amount of air and moisture infiltration and reduce thermal transmission. The end result is a metal building with a more productive working environment for employees and lower energy …
While there is a risk in warm climate areas for a turbine package to experience freezing weather and have a need for the type of gas turbine ventilation solutions we discussed in our last blog on cold climates, in this article we are going to discuss ventilation challenges for gas turbines in warm climates. Counteracting …
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