Dampers are commonly used in HVAC applications to regulate airflow within a duct or other air-handling equipment. Applications, efficiencies, power consumption, maintenance costs, and their effect on airflow vary widely. Conventional dampers typically comprise a valve, blade or plate in a frame. They are available in various types, shapes and sizes, ranging from small round
General Ventilation: How much airflow do we need to ventilate?
How much airflow do we need to ventilate? Airflow is the volume of air moved by a fan per unit of time, usually expressed in cubic feet per minute (cfm) or meters cubed per second (m³/s). For general ventilation, airflow can be calculated by: Area method Air change method Occupancy method Heat removal method Area
AHR EXPO 2025 – BOOTH 2861
Two days remain to visit us at AHR EXPO at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
What fan should I choose …. Axial or centrifugal?
Axial or centrifugal? It’s often taken for granted that everyone knows what fan type to choose for given applications. However, it’s never a bad time to review some fundamental concepts. So, let’s take a moment and cover a few basic ideas. Many of you have most likely been told a characteristic of centrifugal fans is
Destratification Fan Application Guide
What is a Destratification Fan? A destratification fan is a ventilation device, typically suspended from the ceiling of a commercial or industrial building. Two main purposes of this fan are to achieve energy savings and provide a more comfortable environment for occupants in a building. This is done by circulating air from the ceiling to
Fan Basics: What is a Fan?
For a quick refresher on fan fundamentals, download a PDF copy of our Fan Basics: What is a Fan?; Fan Impeller; Fan Terminology; Fan Laws; Fan Ratings; Selecting a Fan; Airflow Rate; Static Pressure; Fan Curves; Which Fan to Choose?______________________________________________________________________________________ FAN BASICS: WHAT IS A FAN? A fan is a power-driven machine used to
Join us in Chicago for 2024 AHR Expo
Continental Fan hopes to see you at booth N2600 where we will have our latest products and solutions, as well as our experienced sales and engineering staff on hand to answer questions. We are looking forward to discussing your ventilation requirements for 2024.
Mr. Josh Evans – National Sales Manager
Mr. Jud Alexander, Executive Vice President of Continental Fan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Josh Evans to the position of National Sales Manager for Continental Fan’s Industrial Fan Division in the United States. Mr. Evans holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and has been employed with
Features and Advantages of Motorized Impellers
When it comes to commercial / industrial cooling, it may seem that there are a lot of choices, making it hard to know which is best. What’s important to know is that for many applications—from electronic cabinet cooling to air filtration, fume hoods, heat exchangers—motorized impellers offer distinct advantages over other air movers. There are
Mr. Ken Grimes – Retirement
Please join Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. in extending best wishes to Mr. Ken Grimes, who is retiring after having served as Sales Manager for our Industrial Fan Division for the past 18 years. In 2004, Ken joined Continental Fan and embarked on the mission of developing our US network of industrial representatives. Over the years
