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Types of Fans

This document discusses different types of fans and factors to consider when selecting a fan. It describes centrifugal fans, which move air perpendicular to the blower axis, and axial fans, which move air parallel to the axis. Centrifugal fan types include forward curved, backward inclined, and radial blades. The document also discusses fan selection considerations such as required air volume and pressure, type of material handled, space limitations, and noise levels. Key selection criteria involve capacity, airstream material, physical limitations, drive arrangements, safety, and accessories.

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Types of Fans

This document discusses different types of fans and factors to consider when selecting a fan. It describes centrifugal fans, which move air perpendicular to the blower axis, and axial fans, which move air parallel to the axis. Centrifugal fan types include forward curved, backward inclined, and radial blades. The document also discusses fan selection considerations such as required air volume and pressure, type of material handled, space limitations, and noise levels. Key selection criteria involve capacity, airstream material, physical limitations, drive arrangements, safety, and accessories.

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Types of Fans

Presented by: Prabhat Kumar Praful kishor Pragyan Kumar

Purpose:
To supply the necessary static pressure to move air in a ventilation or exhaust system. It is a kind of pump which is used for pumping or circulating the air through the entire duct system and the conditioned space. Types: Centrifugal fans or Radial flow fans (home furnaces, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners) Axial flow fans

Centrifugal Fans
Characteristics are low flow rates and high pressures with flow perpendicular to blower axis Construction types includes:
a) Forward curved b) Backward curved & c) Radial.

a) Forward curved
Blades curve towards the direction of rotation. Fans have low space requirements and low tip speeds. Used against low to moderate static pressures. Not recommended for dust or particulate that would adhere to blades.

b) Backward inclined
Blades are inclined opposite to the direction of fan rotation. High fan efficiency and relatively low noise levels. Blade shape is conducive to material buildup

A typical backward-curved centrifugal fan, where the blades curve in the opposite direction than the one they rotate in

c) Radial
Blades are in a radial direction from the hub. Fan have medium tip speeds. Radial blade shape resist material build up. Can handle either clean or dirty air.

Axial Fans
Axial fans are used for relatively high flow rates and low pressures with flow parallel to the axis of fan. They also have low power input. They are generally selected for simple extraction or cooling applications with very low system resistance, such as moving air from one large space to another (i.e. from factory to outside), desk fans and condenser cooling in refrigeration.

Types

Special Types of Fans

Fan Selection
Various factors effecting fan selection are: Volume required (cfm) Fan static pressure Type of material handled Explosive or inflammable material Direct driven vs belt driven Space limitations Noise Operating temperature Efficiency Corrosive applications

Fan Selection
Considerations for fan selection are : 1. Capacity:
Flow rate based on system requirements. Expressed as actual cubic feet per minute. Pressure requirement based on system pressure requirements.

2. Air stream: Material handled through fan. Small amount of smoke or dust - backward inclined centrifugal or axial fan is selected. Light dust fume or moisture - backward inclined or radial fan is preferred. Heavy particulate loading - radial fan is selected. Explosive or flammable material. Spark resistant construction is used. Explosion proof motor is used.

Fan Selection
3. Physical Limitations: Fan size is determined by Performance requirements Inlet size and location Fan weight The most efficient fan size may not fit the physical space available.
4. Drive arrangements: Electric motor is the power source of fans. Unlike packaged fans, for larger units the motor is coupled directly to the fan or indirectly by a belt drive.

Fan Selection
Standard drive arrangements are: Direct drive: Offers more compact assembly and assures constant fan speed. Fan speeds are limited to available motor speeds. Belt drive: Offers flexibility in changing the fan speed. Important in applications where changes in system capacity or pressure requirements are needed. 5. Noise: Generated by turbulence within the fan housing. White noise which is a mixture of all frequencies is mostly produced.

Fan Selection
6. Safety and accessories: Safety guards are required at inlet, outlet, shaft, drive and cleanout doors. Accessories help in future maintenance requirements. Flow control can be done using dampers. Outlet dampers: Mounted on the fan outlet. Adds resistance to the system when partially closed. Inlet dampers: Mounted on the fan inlet. Pre-spins air into the impeller. Lowers operating horsepower.

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