Directional Fans

 A preferred embodiment of a directional fan includes a base plate 12 and a plurality of planar primary blades. The blades extend from the hub 14 to the outer rim 13 of the base plate. Depending on the fan configuration, the primary blades are flush or partially flush with the outer rim. The upper edges 17 of the blades are substantially parallel with the base plate 12 and portions 17 a approaching the hub 14 may extend perpendicular to the rotational axis.

Bi-directional fans used in supply-exhaust ventilation typically comprise an impeller with multiple blades. The impeller rotates around a central axis with an electric motor mounted coaxially. The impeller is supported by one or more support members that extend radially inward from the annual shroud and spaced axially from the fan blades. A bi-directional fan can be either a built-in wall unit or a window unit.

The shape of a directional fan is based on the angle of the blades. As the radius of the fan increases, the angle of the profile setting th changes. The front surface of the fan becomes closer to the front of the space, while the chord decreases. The parameters k and xf remain approximately constant over the entire blade length, but can vary as the radius increases. The leading portion is known as the "forward" or "reverse" version.

When used in winter, directional fans are best suited to move warm air upwards. These fans are also great for cutting down on heating bills. In the summer, high-velocity directional fans, such as the Refresh Fan, provide a cooling effect while providing relief from the cold in the winter. They are available in different sizes and colors. It is important to choose a model that suits your space and needs. If you are in a congested space, a directional fan can be of benefit in both cases.

The relative efficiency of a symmetric-blade fan can be measured by the percentage of forward-direction operation. High efficiency is achieved when the leading portion of the blade is proportional to the percentage of forward-direction operation. An asymmetric-blade fan with xc = 0.5 b will produce a high-efficiency when 60% of the blades are oriented in the forward direction. However, an asymmetric-blade fan with xc = 0.6 b will produce the same efficiency when operated in reverse-direction.

When installed, a directional fan can provide cooling or warming air for your space. If you need to change the direction of your ceiling fan in winter, try switching the blades' orientation. Changing the direction of your fan can reduce heating costs and make the room feel warmer. The energy-savings associated with switching direction of the fan can be significant. And since you won't need to adjust the thermostat when using a directional fan, the savings will continue to add up.

Splitter vanes add radial air pressure to a directional fan. These vanes increase the surface area of the blade and add energy to the air as it spins. Splitter vanes are radially shorter and operate more quietly than primary blades. The combination of seven primary blades with seven splitter vanes generates air pressure and air flow comparable to a twenty-inch fan, with significantly lower noise. While the two main types of directional fans have their advantages and disadvantages, the former is the clear choice for large-scale installations.



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