Topics: Industrial Solutions
In the first of this three part series, I discussed the differences between FFA and CFD software and why the FFA software is better for our analytical needs because we can input an entire fan curve. In part two, I’ll go over the three steps that we use in building ventilation system models in our …
Using Fluid Flow Analysis Part 2: Model Building Read More »
At Eldridge, we are in the business of solving the most difficult ventilation problems. To do that, sometimes we will use fluid flow analysis (FFA) software to solve for the flow, pressure and velocity of a complex ventilation system. Some customers will ask if we also use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. They are always …
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At Eldridge, we love industrial ventilation problem solving. A problem solving approach to meeting a customer’s needs is part of our company culture and for those that have been with Eldridge for a long time, you could say that it is in their DNA. The fact that we been granted seven patents is a true …
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Most food processing companies take the health and safety of their people and products very seriously. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in their sanitation and hygiene regimes used to prevent person-to-person and person-to-product transmissions. The periodic cleaning processes used to mitigate these transmission pathways for listeria and salmonella are ineffective when an airborne …
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The best way to help employees beat the summer heat is to have a good ventilation system. A poorly ventilated building can cause the inside temperature to exceed the ambient outside temperature by as much as 20 deg. F. Not only does the excessive heat pose a health risk, it has a real impact on …
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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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Creating a successful environment for workers is equally important in the winter as it is in the summer. Maintaining proper air temperature and quality when the weather turns cold will ensure that workers are productive and healthy. However, winterizing your ventilation system requires more consideration than turning fans off and heaters on. From our team …
Winterizing Your Ventilation System Read More »
By now, most of us have heard of HVLS style fan. Brands with big fancy names have been heavily marketing them as a solution for ventilating large spaces. While HVLS fans can be great additions to an existing ventilation system, there are some limitations and operating guidelines that need to be followed in order to …
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When selecting the right propeller for an application, there are several important factors to consider. In this article, I’ll discuss propeller selection tips that you need to know the next time you are selecting a replacement propeller or one for a new fan. Material The most commonly used material for the blades of an industrial …
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