The Applications of Explosion Proof Fans

The Explosion proof fans are also referred to as air exhaust. They are the types of ventilation fans installed in areas with presence of flammable gases, finely pulverized dust and vapors in the atmosphere that are likely to  create a fire or explosion threat. Furthermore, they can be installed in areas that have flying and other ignitable fibers they are also placed.

The locations marked as those in need of fans are subdivided in three categories, namely; type 1 class locations, type 2 class locations and typical class 3 locations. It is crucial for anyone who would wish to install these fans to take note of this crucial aspect.

An example of explosion proof plug fans, LIPB-400

Some of these locations may include: dip tanks containing combustible liquids, dry cleaning plants, petroleum refining and dispensing facilities, organic coating manufacturing plants, spray finishing areas places where inhalation anesthetics are used, aircraft hangars and fuel services, utility gas plants and operations involving storage, handling and liquedified petroleum and natural gas.

Other places and areas are aluminum and magnesium powder manufacture and storage areas, fireworks manufacture and storage areas, textile mills, flour and feeds mills, flax producing plants, coal preparation and handling facilities grain elevators and bulk handling facilities, spice grinding plant and confectionary manufacturing plants among other places. The reason for explosion proof fans is because some chemicals have properties that require measures above those needed for any certified group. The fans form an important security control measure.

It should be noted that unlike gas explosions, dust explosions are more destructive. The air exhaust is designed to minimize the likelihood for a random spark being the source of an explosion in a hazardous area. The materials should be those that cannot produce sparks when a direct impact blow strikes.

It’s argued that there is no single ventilation fan that can be said to be totally and fully explosion proof. It only reduces the risks of an explosion in a highly hazardous place. During their creations the standards guiding them should be followed to ensure effectiveness for example using the National Electric code.

The explosion proof fans are manufactured and designed under strict control conditions to ensure that they work accurately. Their stability and adaptability to these conditions is really important. It is for this reason that Leesii has invested a lot fund in the R & D and the various fan testing mechanisms. Contact us today and you will get a ventilation proof fan of your choice.