AIRCOL
Voltage/Frequency | (Volt/Hz) | 230/50 |
Current | (A) | 0.10 |
Power | (Watt) | 12 |
Flow Rate | (m³/hour) | 100 |
Speed | (Rpm) | 2200 |
Pressure | (Pa) | 24 |
Noise Level (@3m) | (dB (A)) | 30 |
Min./Max. Ambient Temperature | (ºC) | -30 / 40 |
Weight | (Kg) | 0.4 |
Material | ABS plastic | |
Protection Class / IP | II / IPX4 | |
Motor Insulation Class | B |
The required air exchange for the space to be ventilated depends on the intended use of the area, the number and activities of people and objects inside. In the side table, the necessary air exchange coefficients for different environments are provided.
Environment | Air Exchange Coefficient |
Classrooms | 5-7 |
Libraries | 4-5 |
Home kitchens | 15-25 |
Bathrooms | 5-7 |
Home toilets | 4-5 |
Public toilets | 8-15 |
Meeting rooms | 6-8 |
Offices | 4-8 |
Changing rooms | 6-8 |
The required air volume per person, based on activity level, can also help in determining the necessary airflow rate:
Q[m3/hour]=Air Exchange Coefficient (per hour)×Room Volume (m³)
Q [ m³/hour ] = \text{Air Exchange Coefficient (per hour)} \times \text{Room Volume (m³)}
Q[m3/hour]=Air Exchange Coefficient (per hour)×Room Volume (m³)
or Q[m3/hour]=Number of People×Required Air Volume per Person
Q [ m³/hour ] = \text{Number of People} \times \text{Required Air Volume per Person}
Q[m3/hour]=Number of People×Required Air Volume per Person
After determining the required airflow for the environment, a suitable duct design (considering noise and airspeed criteria) should be implemented, and pressure losses should be calculated. The fan type (axial, radial, roof, smoke extraction, etc.) should be chosen based on the environment where the fan will operate. The fan should then be selected based on the required airflow-static pressure pair from the appropriate fan curve.
The fan is then chosen based on this airflow requirement.
After calculating the airflow requirements, the installation area for the fan should be determined. Where will the fan be mounted? On the ceiling, wall, chimney, or ventilation duct? Additionally, the power supply for the fan is an important consideration. Since we used an office example, we’ll proceed from there. Fans in offices are typically mounted on the wall or window. If household electricity is used, a single-phase fan should be chosen. If it’s an industrial area, a fan operating on three-phase (380 Volt) electricity should be used.