Centrifugal Fans: Operation and Industrial Applications

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What is the primary function of a centrifugal fan?

  • To purify the air
  • To move air or gases (correct)
  • To generate electricity
  • To cool down the surrounding environment

How does a centrifugal fan change the direction of airflow?

  • In a spiral motion
  • Horizontally, typically by 180°
  • Radially, typically by 90° (correct)
  • Vertically, typically by 45°

In which industrial applications is a centrifugal fan commonly used?

  • Induced Draft and Forced Draft fan in furnaces and boilers (correct)
  • Automobile manufacturing plants
  • Commercial refrigeration units
  • Agricultural irrigation systems

What does the impeller in a centrifugal fan do?

<p>Imparts kinetic energy to the air or gas particles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Waste gas fan in a Sinter plant?

<p>To remove waste gases from the plant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a centrifugal fan in a furnace?

<p>To create a pressure above atmosphere by imparting kinetic energy to the air or gas particles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Waste gas fan in a Sinter plant?

<p>To displace waste gases radially (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is imparted to the air or gas particles by the impeller in a centrifugal fan?

<p>Kinetic energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Standard Maintenance Procedure (SMP) for all Industrial Centrifugal Fans?

<p>Both Running Inspection and Periodical Inspection/maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fan is a centrifugal fan commonly used as in industrial applications?

<p>Induced Draft or Forced Draft fan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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