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Areas of Fan Research—A Review of the Literature in Terms of Improving Operating Efficiency and Reducing Noise Emissions

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  • Marian Piwowarski

    (Institute of Energy, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland)

  • Damian Jakowski

    (Institute of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland)

Abstract

Fans as industrial devices are among the most significant single recipients of driving energy. Therefore, they represent an important area of energy savings to reduce CO 2 emissions. The ubiquity of fans and their operation under conditions different from the optimum provides an opportunity for more significant global reductions in the energy used to drive them. The second important aspect, besides energy efficiency, related to the operation of fans is the noise they generate. This article studies fans in various operating configurations, emphasizing improving operating efficiency and reducing noise emissions. The subject matter undertaken is based on the current trends and needs of the industry, notably the ventilation and power industry. The article attempts a detailed literature review taking into account just these aspects. The paper is divided into three main sections, with an analysis of the literature in the areas of energy efficiency, considering the operation of fans with the necessary instrumentation, the incidence of vibration, and noise optimization. The final area of analysis is the parameters and components of the plant in which the fans operate. This article identifies possible sites for further research and scientific work to improve and optimize the areas identified earlier.

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  • Marian Piwowarski & Damian Jakowski, 2023. "Areas of Fan Research—A Review of the Literature in Terms of Improving Operating Efficiency and Reducing Noise Emissions," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-28, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:3:p:1042-:d:1039013
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