Fans that create a pressure difference are called radial fans. The generated airflow operates in accordance with centrifugal force. A centrifugal fan is a mechanical device used to move air or other gases. These fans contain a rotating impeller and a helical housing. Air or gas enters parallel to the axis at the center, is pressurized, and then directed tangentially to the impeller's periphery into ducts, finally being expelled through the outlet.
Due to the high pressure they generate, centrifugal fans are ideal for high-pressure applications such as drying and air conditioning systems. Since all moving parts are enclosed, and they have particle reduction capabilities, they are particularly suited for air pollution and filtration systems.
For small and medium-sized spaces:
Specification | Value |
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Voltage/Frequency | 230V / 50Hz |
Current (A) | 0.26 |
Power (W) | 27 |
Airflow (m³/h) | 120 |
Speed (RPM) | 1000 |
Pressure (Pa) | 140 |
Noise Level (@3m) (dB(A)) | 29 |
Min/Max Operating Temperature (°C) | -30 / 40 |
Weight (kg) | 1.1 |
Material | ABS Plastic |
Protection Class/IP | II / IPX4 |
Motor Insulation Class | B |
When choosing a fan, four key parameters should be considered:
The required air exchange rate for ventilation depends on the purpose of the space, the number of occupants, and their activities. The table below shows the necessary air change coefficients for different environments:
ENVIRONMENT | AIR CHANGE RATE (per hour) |
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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 airflow can also be determined based on the number of occupants and their activity levels:
Activity Level | Airflow per Person (m³/h) |
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Normal Activity (Non-smoking) | 29 |
Normal Activity (Smoking) | 58 |
Light Activity | 45 |
Heavy Activity | 60 |
The required airflow can be calculated using the following formulas:
or
Let’s assume an office with 5 employees, a ceiling height of 2.6 meters, and a floor area of 50 m².
The room volume is:
For offices, the air change rate is 4-8, so we take an average value of 5:
Assuming normal activity levels:
Total airflow requirement:
Once the airflow requirements are calculated, the installation location must be determined:
Additionally, the electrical voltage requirement must be considered: