Adv and Dis of Fans

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Centrifugal Fans Radial fans

Advantages High pressure and temp Simple design High durability Efficiency up to 75% Large running clearances
(Canadian Blower)

Disadvantages Suited for low/medium airflow rates only

UNEP 2006

Centrifugal Fans Forward curved


Advantages Large air volumes against low pressure Relative small size Low noise level Disadvantages Not high pressure / harsh service Difficult to adjust fan output Careful driver selection Low energy efficiency 55-65%

Centrifugal Fans - Backward-inclined


Advantages Operates with changing static pressure Suited for high flow and forced draft services Efficiency >85% Disadvantages Not suited for dirty airstreams Instability and erosion risk

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