What Are Industrial Plant Ventilation Systems?

Industrial plant ventilation systems are systems that filter or remove heat, stale air, pollution, and harmful contaminants from their environment, and replace it with clean, fresh air.

While the concept is simple, these systems can be quite complex and the details matter, both for the safety of the working environment and for the life of the equipment.

The Ins and Outs of Proper Plant Ventilation

Installing a proper plant ventilation system is crucial to providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable workplace for employees. In addition to providing fresh air, ventilation systems also collect dust, smoke, and other particles for disposal.

While each system must be customized to your work environment making each one unique, the basic technology combinations that make up many systems include:

• • Wall and roof exhaust & supply fans
  • Gas-fired make-up air systems
  • Non-tempered make-up air systems
  • Centrifugal fans and blowers for source capture
  • Tube and vane axial fans for source capture
  • Wall intake louvers

The first step to a great ventilation system is a solid design. Whether you’re building a new facility or are unhappy with the ventilation at your current location, designing the system takes time and is important to get it right. We recommend considering the following key items as you start the design process:

• • Sufficient quality and quantity of ventilation air supply and exhaust
  • Airflow control
  • Designing energy-efficient systems tailored to the specific use of individual spaces or the overall building
  • Controlling the entry of airborne contaminants and eliminating them from the production environment to maintain acceptable levels

Key manufacturing operations where plant ventilation systems are crucial include:

• • Metal fabrication
  • Chemical production
  • Steel processing
  • Forging
  • Plastics and rubber

How We Help

Our experienced team can help determine the right solutions for you, offer proper design and installation, and ensure that your space is well-ventilated. All our systems comply with standard safety precautions and requirements. For combustible dust, we look to regulators like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and we follow pollution control regulations from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Our ventilation systems and solutions are reliable and effective, made with the highest-quality components for each application, because your safety, comfort, and satisfaction are top priority.

Contact us today today regarding our full plant ventilation solutions, individual products, or any questions you may have.