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The State
Of the Nation’s
Energy Economy, and
Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Industrial Centrifugal Fan Systems

The 3 kEys

  • A slight reduction in fan speed leads to disproportionately large reductions in energy use. Lowering the speed by just 20% can cut power consumption by nearly 50%.
  • Replacing dampers with VFDs eliminate the inefficiencies associated with throttling airflow, allowing for direct control over fan speed based on actual requirements.
  • Fans often work harder than necessary due to unnecessary bends, excessive duct length, or constrictions that increase airflow resistance.

Industrial centrifugal fans play a crucial role in air movement, ventilation, and process air needs in manufacturing facilities. However, they are often among the most energy-intensive systems within an industrial setting. Facilities Managers aiming to reduce operational costs and improve energy efficiency will find that centrifugal fan systems present some of the most immediate and impactful opportunities for savings. By st...

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