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Find out if your facility can save thousands on fan costs!

Step one: Estimate operating costs
Many people are surprised to learn that the annual energy cost can be more than the fan cost to begin with! The fan operating cost calculator can help you estimate the cost to operate your fan.

Step two: Check for inefficiencies
After estimating your system operating costs, use the optimization checklist to identify potential opportunities to improve performance, boost productivity and reduce costs.

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50 kW Clinker cooler fan at Davao Union cement, Davao, Philippines. Note the inlet louver damper that is mostly closed.


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TOP TEN PROBLEMS
IN FAN SYSTEMS
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TOP TEN OPPORTUNITIES
IN FAN SYSTEMS
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Fans that are running backwards

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Interchange two wires, and boost fan performance 50%

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Fans that have been reassembled incorrectly

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Adjusting Inlet cone spacing properly can save 5-20%

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Fans that limit production quality or quantity

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Motor Systems can and should be problem free. Find and fix the root problem.

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Fans with abrupt turns at the outlet or inlet

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Designs that avoid abrupt turns can reduce energy use 20-30%

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Fans that are unreliable

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Downtime costs you money and credibility. Fix the problem instead of accepting it.

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Fans with the wrong blade shape

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Use a more efficient blade shape. Save 10-30%

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Fan systems with bypass control

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Stop dumping the air, and save air conditioning costs too

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Fans controlled by inlet dampers

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Inlet dampers save a little when the flow goes down, but not much. Save 20-50%

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Fan systems controlled by discharge dampers

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Discharge dampers are the least efficient way to control fans. Save 20-50%

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Fans that overload unless they are throttled

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Modify the machine to provide the flow and pressure the process needs and save 20-50%

Click here to estimate fan operating costs and check for inefficiencies

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