A clean and pleasant lifestyle depends on a ventilated home. In order to accomplish this, ventilation fans are necessary because they reduce humidity, remove stale air from the interior, and bring in fresh air from outside. There are some types of ventilation fans:
1. Axial fans:
The most popular kind of ventilation fan is the axial fan. Its basic design rotates around an inner axis and features an edge that is like a propeller. These fans are often used in applications with less air resistance and are suitable for low to moderate pressure environments, such as:
- Residential ventilation systems
- Commercial ventilation systems
- Industrial ventilation systems (with lower air resistance)
2. Centrifugal Fans
The more complex design of centrifugal fans features a rotating rotor that increases air pressure. They operate at higher pressures than axial fans and are often used for high air resistance applications like:
- Industrial ventilation systems (with high air resistance)
- Commercial kitchen ventilation systems
- Laboratory ventilation systems
3. Mixed Flow Fans
Axial and centrifugal fan benefits combine in mixed flow fans that offer high airflow and high-pressure capabilities. They are suitable for uses when a balance between pressure and airflow is needed, like:
- Commercial ventilation systems
- Industrial ventilation systems
- Agricultural ventilation systems
4. Cross Flow Fans
In spite of its small size, cross flow fans are often used in areas that are limited on space. They are suitable for:
- Small residential ventilation systems
- Commercial ventilation systems (in small spaces)
- Point-of-use ventilation systems
5. Round Inline Fans
Round inline fans are suitable for air exhaust and supply in long ventilation systems with high air dynamic resistance. They are often used in:
- Industrial ventilation systems
- Commercial ventilation systems
- Agricultural ventilation systems
6. Supply Fans
Supply fans are used to pressurize a structure, forcing outside air into the building. They are suitable for:
- Residential ventilation systems
- Commercial ventilation systems
- Industrial ventilation systems
7. Exhaust Fans
The purpose of exhaust fans is to remove polluted air from buildings. They are suitable for:
- Residential ventilation systems
- Commercial ventilation systems
- Industrial ventilation systems