CB 204 W CE Credits : 2.00
Jun 18, 2023 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM(America/Denver)
20230618T0800 20230618T0950 America/Denver Workshop E - Part 1: Mine Fan Application to Underground Mine Ventilation

This workshop focuses on fan application in auxiliary and main ventilation. Specifically, it covers the following topics:

Fan types: Centrifugal, Mixed Flow, Tube Axial, Vane AxialFan applications – Auxiliary Ventilation (Face Fans): Ducting applications - Coal Mine, Hardrock, Large opening (Stone, Salt, etc.); Flow and pressure calculationsFan applications – Main Ventilation: Surface vs. Underground - Layout options, Fan Chamber considerations; Booster FansFan System considerations: Fan system losses, Impact of blade wear, Fans in series, Fans in parallel, Speed control with VFD

 CB 204 W NAMVS-2023 pt@sdsmt.edu
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This workshop focuses on fan application in auxiliary and main ventilation. Specifically, it covers the following topics:

  • Fan types: Centrifugal, Mixed Flow, Tube Axial, Vane Axial
  • Fan applications – Auxiliary Ventilation (Face Fans): Ducting applications - Coal Mine, Hardrock, Large opening (Stone, Salt, etc.); Flow and pressure calculations
  • Fan applications – Main Ventilation: Surface vs. Underground - Layout options, Fan Chamber considerations; Booster Fans
  • Fan System considerations: Fan system losses, Impact of blade wear, Fans in series, Fans in parallel, Speed control with VFD


John Almgren
Spendrup Fan Co.
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