Turn the fans down exploring ventilation on demand

Ventilation on demand can significantly reduce energy costs for mine ventilation. Photo: Strata Worldwide

Ventilation-on-demand systems can deliver energy savings exceeding 20% in underground mines, but success demands more than simply bolting on a VFD. by Jonathan Rowland Out of sight, and out of mind: at many mines, fans run at maximum capacity around the clock, regardless of actual demand. The consequences of this approach are costly: excessive energy consumption, equipment wear, and dust…

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