Industrial ventilation systems are critical for facilities of all types and sizes. The mechanical equipment in ventilation systems wears out over time, making the system less effective and less efficient. In these cases, retrofitting your system with newer equipment may help improve the work environment in your facility.
Are Your Industrial Ventilation Systems Effective?
One of the first questions to ask yourself is whether your industrial ventilation systems are working well. If not, then that is a good reason to consider retrofitting them with newer equipment. Of course, unless your equipment is obviously deteriorated or broken, this can be difficult to assess.
One thing to consider is whether your interiors are comfortable. This is typically an easy question to answer, as severe temperatures and humidity levels can be hard to ignore. You may have even had some complaints from your personnel about the indoor environment. If you’re not sure if your facility is comfortable, you can try measuring temperature and humidity over time. If you frequently experience uncomfortable temperatures and humidity, it might be time to retrofit your system with newer equipment.
Ineffective ventilation systems can also cause poor indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality can be a little tricker to detect, but can cause many problems for your facility. Your industrial ventilation systems help circulate fresh air and remove indoor contaminants like carbon dioxide, dust, and germs. If your facility has poor indoor air quality, people may complain of symptoms like:
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Nausea
- Congestion
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating
If you have signs of poor indoor air quality, your ventilation systems may need retrofits to make them more effective at removing contaminants and particulates from your facility. More effective ventilation can improve comfort and performance for your personnel, which is key for facilities in any industry.
Could Retrofits to Industrial Ventilation Systems Improve Energy Efficiency?
Another reason to consider retrofitting your ventilation system is to help improve energy efficiency. Newer equipment is often significantly more efficient than older equipment. Therefore, ventilation retrofits can reduce energy consumption and costs for your facility with newer equipment. Also, as your equipment experiences wear and tear, it may require more energy for ventilation equipment to run. Therefore, in many cases retrofitting your ventilation system can increase energy efficiency for your facility. In many buildings, ventilation systems account for a large portion of energy expenses. Retrofitting your system with more efficient equipment offers long-term savings from lower energy consumption. This often translates to high ROI. Therefore, it may make financial sense to invest in ventilation retrofits to reduce long-term costs.
Ventilation Specialists at Eldridge – Creating Successful Environments
Ventilation is an important part of creating successful environments for people, products, and processes. Our experts at Eldridge are dedicated to providing quality products and services for your industrial ventilation systems. Whether you need clean environment ventilation for laboratories or need sophisticated exhaust systems for industrial environments, we have solutions for your needs and budget. We specialize in ventilation design and ventilation system noise control to help facilities of all types and sizes. Get a quote now for ventilation design, installation, or maintenance.