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- Ed Neese
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 …
- Ed Neese
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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- Ed Neese
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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- Ed Neese
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 …
- Joe Davis
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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- Ed Neese
Bloomberg reported last week that many of the offshore rigs that have been cold stacked are set to be completely scrapped, casting a huge blow to many rig operators’ business. They described the event as, “the most aggressive in an unprecedented experiment with what’s called cold stacking for big drillships.” In our experience, cold stacking …
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- Chris Schell
Special considerations must be made for gas turbines in cold climates. If natural gas turbines experience extreme cold and icing situations, functionality could be impaired to the point of dropping power to thousands of people. In addition to anti-icing systems, which prevent ice from forming on the intake filter systems, operators should also have warm …
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- Ed Neese
Industrial fans are used for many, many applications. In the latest issue, IAP was Featured in PowerSource Magazine, published by John Deere. Industrial Air Products, Inc. (IAP) was featured for their use of their fans powered by John Deere engines to ventilate utility vaults below the streets of Los Angeles. “The fans have many different …
- Joe Davis
From time to time parts need to be replaced in any industrial ventilation system. When replacing parts for a gas turbine ventilation systems, system performance, fire protection, and noise abatement all need to be taken into account. You want to have as little downtime as possible and that is why we suggest buying replacement equipment …
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