Topics: Industrial Solutions
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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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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Commuters do not often think of disaster scenarios when they travel through transportation tunnels, but the engineers behind the scenes are acutely aware of just what can go wrong when the proper safety precautions aren’t in place. Whether it’s a tunnel for vehicular traffic, subways, or a train, tunnel dampers are essential for maintaining life …
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