BULLETIN 171 DECEMBER, 2009 THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY 7660 Quincy Street Willowbrook, IL 60527-5530 Visit us on the Web: http://www.nyb.com Phone: (800) 208-7918 Email: [email protected]• Space-efficient, in-line flow design • Capacities to 140,000 CFM • Static pressures to 14”WG • Quiet, efficient airfoil wheel ACOUSTAFOIL ® F ANS TUBULAR
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BULLETIN 171DECEMBER, 2009
THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY7660 Quincy StreetWillowbrook, IL 60527-5530
Visit us on the Web: http://www.nyb.comPhone: (800) 208-7918 Email: [email protected]
• Space-efficient, in-line flow design
• Capacities to 140,000 CFM• Static pressures to 14”WG
• Quiet, efficient airfoil wheel
ACOUSTAFOIL® FANSTUBULAR
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DESIGN FEATURES
• Complete AMCA Class I, II, III performance.
• Capacities to 140,000 CFM.
• Pressures to 14”WG.
• Efficiencies beyond 75%.
• Sixteen sizes: 12” through 73” wheel diameters.
• Choice of direct-drive or belt-drive arrangements ina variety of mounting positions [see page 6].
• Unique inlet cone with dual-airflow divertersimprove fan efficiency.
• Precisely formed and positioned vanes convertangular airflow to axial flow in the housing, mini-mizing turbulence while maximizing efficiency.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• AcoustaFoil wheel–airfoil blades provide highlyefficient, quiet operation for clean-air applications.Sizes 12 and 15 available in welded aluminumconstruction only; Sizes 18 through 73 are weldedsteel.
• Heavy-gauge welded components provide structuralstrength, durability, and minimal leakage.
• Adjustable motor mount–features positive screwadjustment for ease in adjusting belt tension.
• Bearings are selected to provide long servicelife…50,000 hours average minimum L-10 on Class I,750,000 hours average minimum on Classes IIand III. External lubrication fittings are standard.
• Standard finish is a medium-green enamel.
• Shafting is straightened to close tolerance to minimize “run out” and ensure smooth operation.
• Lifting eyes are standard.
• All Tubular AcoustaFoil wheels are dynamically balanced. Fans with motors and drives mounted bynyb are checked at the specified running speed.
• Inner-tube construction–isolates bearings anddrive from airstream. Removable end cover allowsaccess to bearings and drive.
TUBULAR ACOUSTAFOIL® FANS
The New York BlowerCompany certifies thatthe Arrangement 9Tubular AcoustaFoilFans shown herein arelicensed to bear theAMCA Seal. The ratingsshown are based ontests and proceduresperformed in accord-ance with AMCA Publi-cation 211 and complywith the requirementsof the AMCA CertifiedRatings Program.
Arrangement 9-M with optionalinternal inlet-vane damper, motor and drive.
The New York Blower Company’s Tubular AcoustaFoilFans combine the efficient performance of its airfoilwheels with the versatility and compactness of axialflow fan design. This combination is suited to in-
dustrial supply and exhaust systems as well as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning applications.A wide range of accessories is available to tailorTubular AcoustaFoil Fans to each unique application.
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WITH ACOUSTAFOIL® WHEELS
Airfoil-blade design is the most efficient and quiet selection for clean-air environments due to aerodynamic superiority.
Stable performance—completely stable pressurecurve from wide-open to closed-off…ideal for variable air volume systems.Non-overloading horsepower curve—horsepowerreaches a peak and then decreases as flow increases…allows calculation of the maximum brake horse-power at a given fan speed so a motor can be selectedthat will not overload if system pressure changes.Efficiency—the mechanical efficiency curve offers a broad selection range with little horsepower variation.Sound—the superior efficiency of the AcoustaFoilwheel provides a low sound level over a wide performance range.
APPLICATION ADVANTAGESNew York Blower’s Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan combinesthe system simplicity and installed cost savings of axial-flow designs with the superior performance of airfoilcentrifugal fans.
In applications where equipment space is at a premium,the compact Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan can reduce systemspace requirements by as much as 50% over conven-tional centrifugal fans. The straight, in-line design eliminates the need for space consuming and costlytransition, elbows, and inlet boxes. In addition, becauseof its superior design, the Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan islighter than comparable centrifugal systems furtherreducing structural requirements and system costs.
Sound is becoming increasingly important in the indus-trial and the commercial environments. Because theTubular AcoustaFoil Fan is based on centrifugal fan prin-ciples and utilizes the highly efficient AcoustaFoil airfoilwheel, it is ideally suited to applications where sound isa concern. The Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan is significantlyquieter than other axial fan alternatives. Sound levelsare further reduced because of generally larger fan out-lets and lower outlet velocities as compared to standardcentrifugal fans.
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1. INTERNAL INLET-VANE DAMPERCompact damper/cone assembly provides smoothcontrol in systems that require efficient damperingof airflow…electric and pneumatic damper opera-tors also available. Available on Sizes 18 and larger.
2. VIBRATION ISOLATIONRubber-in-shear or spring-type isolation mounts areavailable to prevent the transmission of vibration tothe mounting structure.
3. SAFETY EQUIPMENT/WEATHER COVERBelt guards, inlet guards, and weather covers areavailable. Selection of appropriate safety acces-sories is the responsibility of the system designerfamiliar with the specific installation.
4. FLANGESRolled rings welded flush with fan inlet and outletprovided with holes…companion flanges with matching hole pattern also available.
5. STACK HOODStack hood with built-in back draft dampers avail-able for outdoor exhaust applications.
6. CURB CAPGussetted cover with nailer holes on perimeterincludes flange for fan mounting.
7. DRAINS3-way for horizontal fans, 2-way for vertical UpBlast units…provides positive drainage of inner-tube and housing.
8. ACCESS DOORGasketed, latch-type door swings open on hingesafter turning cam levers. Provides easy access towheel. Available in Sizes 18 and larger. Inspectionhand hole with cover plate available on smallersizes.
9. SHAFT SEAL [not shown]Ceramic-felt seal elements encased between metalbacking plate and retaining disc…elements can beeasily split for field installation and maintenance.Lubricated lip seals are also available.
ACCESSORIES AND MODIFICATIONS
Protective coatings and special alloys are available tocombat corrosion problems.Special coatings [5 to 10 mil thickness]—specialpaints and spray coatings are available under a variety of trade names. nyb works with experiencedcoating applicators who can apply coatings to meet awide range of requirements.Alternate material construction—Tubular AcoustaFoilFans can be constructed of aluminum or stainlesssteel.PLR wheel—single thickness blades handleairstreams not suited to the AcoustaFoil wheel’s hollow airfoil shape.
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VARIABLE AIRFLOW APPLICATIONS
The rising cost of energy, the demand for more flexi-ble systems, and new control technology have putgreater emphasis on air-handling systems that can beoperated efficiently at less than maximum design air-flow. New York Blower’s unique Tubular AcoustaFoilFan with its stable AcoustaFoil wheel is particularlywell-suited to variable airflow systems found inindustrial process and commercial air-conditioningsystems. The AcoustaFoil wheel design provides notonly maximum operating efficiency at design CFMbut also at reduced airflow, regardless of the controlmethod applied. This higher efficiency also providesquieter operation throughout the system’s entirerange of operation.
INLET-VANE DAMPER CONTROL
New York Blower’s internal inlet-vane damper is an integral part of the fan inlet cone assembly. The designdoes not compromise the Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan’s compact design nor its simple, “in-line” installation.
Tubular AcoustaFoil in-let vane dampers reduceairflow by spinning theair in the direction ofwheel rotation as itenters the fan and bydecreasing the fan’s inletarea. The wheel cannotdevelop its full output,yielding reduced CFMat reduced horsepower.Each damper settingcreates new pressureand horsepower curves.With inlet-vane damp-ers, reduced airflowalways results in re-duced horsepower.
Electric and pneumaticactuator packages areavailable for TubularAcoustaFoil Fans with in-let-vane damper control.
VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR SPEED CONTROL
The Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan, especially the direct-drivearrangement, is ideal for variable frequency motor control.Variable frequency control eliminates damper mecha-nisms and allows installation of the control device awayfrom the process environment.
Variable frequency mo-tor speed control pro-vides energy savings bydirectly controlling fanspeed. From the fanlaws, CFM varies di-rectly with the changein fan speed and horse-power varies by thechange in fan speedcubed. For example, a20% reduction in fanspeed yields a 20% re-duction in airflow and a40% reduction in BHP.Though highest in firstcost, variable frequencyspeed control providesthe greatest potentialfor energy savings andflexible system control.
The decision to vary the fan CFM by inlet-vanedamper or speed control should include the consid-eration of the fan’s duty cycle. Extended operation atless than full performance favors speed controlbecause of its superior energy savings potentialdespite its higher first cost. Infrequent operation atless than full performance favors inlet-vane dampercontrol because of its lower first cost relative to itssavings potential.
The New York Blower Company’s nationwide networkof trained sales engineers is familiar with these con-trol alternatives and can assist in selecting the bestcontrol for a particular application. For single sourceresponsibility, packages are available with pneumaticor electronic actuators for inlet-vane damper control orvariable frequency motor controllers for speed control.
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Arrangement 4-M with optional internal inlet-vane damper.
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ARRANGEMENTS
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MOUNTINGLEGS
Fabricated mounting legs facilitate fanmounting on the floor, ceiling, or in a vertical position on a wall. Slip connec-tions are standard; optional flanges areavailable.
Fans are equipped with four mountingbrackets suitable for floor, platform, orceiling mounting. Motor is located oncenterline between two of the four brack-ets on Arrangement 9. Slip connectionopposite end from brackets is standard.Bracketed end has flanged connection.
Fans for suspended mounting areequipped with side angle supports suit-able for attachment to rods hung from the ceiling structure. Slip duct connec-tions are standard; optional flanges areavailable.
Units feature drilled flanges on inlet and discharge for mounting to the duct work.
Tubular AcoustaFoil Fans are available packaged with stack hoodsand curb caps for outdoor applications. Arrangement 9 units also feature weather covers. Roof-mounted units have round collarsextending below the curb caps for easy connection to the duct system.
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MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangement 9-M with optional flanged inlet and outlet and access door [motor mounting position 3].
Arrangement 9-S with optional motor,
drive, and spring isolation.
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DIRECT-CONNECTED TUBULAR ACOUSTAFOIL FANS
SAFETY EQUIPMENTSafety accessories are available from nyb,but selection of the appropriate devices is theresponsibility of the system-designer who isfamiliar with the particular installation, orapplication, and can provide for guards for allexposed moving parts as well as protection from access to high-velocityairstreams. Neither nyb nor its sales repre-sentatives is in a position to make such adetermination. Users and/or installers shouldread “Recommended Safety Practices for AirMoving Devices” as published by the AirMovement and Control AssociationInternational, Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The Direct-Connected Tubular AcoustaFoil fan is ideally suited for clean-air applications at tempera-tures to 105° F. Available in Sizes 12 through 36, itis the most compact tubular arrangement, reducingfan length by as much as 15% over belt-drive con-figurations. Elimination of external motor mountingstructure permits installation in extremely tight locations and reduction in overall unit weight. TheArrangement 4 configuration virtually eliminates allregularly scheduled maintenance.
Direct-Connected Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan performanceis maximized by modifying wheel width to match specific performance requirements. By tailoring wheelwidth, the direct-connected Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan isselected and designed at its most efficient full loadpoint of operation. The advent of economical, morecapable variable frequency speed controls meansdirect-connected fan performance can now be easilymodified when system requirements change or when used in variable airflow ventilation or processapplications.
VANEAXIAL FANSCast-aluminum wheels with airfoil blades for quiet operation at most operating points…available in horizontal, vertical, androof-mounted.
DIRECT DRIVECapacities to 100,000 CFM4” static pressureAvailable in multiple-blade angles to provide maximum airflow at specific motor horsepower and speed ratings.
BELT DRIVECapacities to 92,000 CFM5” static pressureAllows flexibility of selection at widevariety of systems requirements.
Arrangement 4-M with optional internal inlet-vane damper.
Arrangement 4-M with optional flanged
inlet and outlet.
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SELECTING DIRECT-DRIVE FANS
The curves above provide a means of quick selection of fan size, approximate width, and, using the capacity tables on pages 10-12, approximate brake horsepower. For more precise direct-drive capacity information, see separate Engineering Supplement. Tubular AcoustaFoil Fan wheels can be narrowed. Minimum blade-width requirements limit Size 12 fans to 47% of full width, Size 15 to 38%. All other sizes are available to 30% of full width.
Fan performance with narrow-width Tubular Acousta-Foil wheels can be determined as follows. If conditionsare at other than 70° F., sea level, or standard density[0.075 pounds per cubic foot], correction factors mustbe applied to SP and BHP. See chart III on page 9.
Plot the desired CFM and SP on the direct-drive chartabove and draw a horizontal line through the plottedpoint to the fan curve to the right.
Draw a vertical line from where the horizontal lineintersects the fan curve and read the CFM.
The approximate blade-width percentage is the desiredCFM divided by the full-width CFM from step 2.
Turn to the appropriate capacity table, pages 10-12,and determine the BHP required by a full-width fan at the full-width CFM and desired SP.
The narrow-width fan will require the BHP from Step 4times the percent width from Step 3.
The complete fan description includes fan size, class,arrangement, percent width, motor speed, CFM, SP,and BHP.
The fan is a Size 33 Class III Arrangement 4-D, 83%width, at 1770 RPM for 20,000 CFM at 8”WG atapproximately 40.9 BHP.
83% of 49.3 BHP is 40.9 BHP.
From page 11, a Size 33 Fan would require approximately 49.3 BHP for 24,000 CFM at 8”WG.
% width = 20,000 CFM ÷ 24,000 CFM = 83%.
Approximately 24,000 CFM.
The Size 33 at 1770 RPM is the most economical.
EXAMPLE: Select a duct-mounted Tubular AcoustaFoilfan for 20,000 CFM at 8”WG at 70°F. and sea level.
Check maximum safe speed of fan at operating temper-atures as shown in Charts I and II.
Select size, RPM, and BHP of fan from capacity table.
If conditions other than standard are involved, correct static pressure for actual altitude and temperature usingChart III.
Determine actual performance at operating conditionsby correcting SP and BHP.
In capacity tables, pages 10-13, Class I is to left of outline area, Class II is outline area, Class III is to right of outline area.
Chart III gives a 1.33 factor for 100°F. and 6000’.Corrected SP is 3”WG x 1.33 = 4”WG at 70°F. Select fanfrom capacity tables for 14,000 CFM at 4”WG.
A Size 27 fan is selected for 14,000 CFM at 4”WG at 1763 RPM and 16.1 BHP.
From Charts I and II, the maximum safe speed of a Size 27 fan, Class II construction, at 100°F. is 2019 RPM[2060 x .98]. Fan is satisfactory for operation at 100°F.
Actual performance: 14,000 CFM at 3”WG [4” ÷ 1.33] at 1763 RPM at 12.1 BHP [16.1 ÷ 1.33] at 100°F. and 6000’.
PROCEDURES STEPS EXAMPLE: A fan is required for 14,00 0 CFM at 3”WGat 100°F. and 6000’ elevation.
For a given fan size, CFM, and static pressure, capacity tables can be used to obtain outlet velocity, fan RPM, and BHP.If capacities are at conditions other than 70° F., sea level, or standard density [.075 lb./cu. ft.], correction factors mustbe applied to static pressure and BHP.
MAXIMUMSAFE SPEEDINFORMATION
Chart I details maximum safe speed ofstandard wheels at 70°F. When alloyconstruction is specified or when tem-peratures are involved, multiply theappropriate safe operating speedshown in Chart I by the factor shown inChart II. Maximum operating tempera-ture for standard Arrangement 4 fans is105°F. and for standard Arrangement 9fans is 120°F. For temperatures above120°F. as indicated by tinted areas inCharts II and III, consult nyb.
†Maximum safe speedsapply only to wheelsoperated at or belowstated temperature andfree of material build-up, corrosion, or wear.*Sizes 12 and 15AcoustaFoil wheels arealuminum.NA–Not Available
Performance certified is for installation Type B: Free inlet, Ducted outlet. Power rating [BHP] does not include transmission losses.Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances [accessories].
Performance certified is for installation Type B: Free inlet, Ducted outlet. Power rating [BHP] does not include transmission losses.Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances [accessories].
Performance certified is for installation Type B: Free inlet, Ducted outlet. Power rating [BHP] does not include transmission losses.Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances [accessories].
Performance certified is for installation Type B: Free inlet, Ducted outlet. Power rating [BHP] does not include transmission losses.Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances [accessories].
DIMENSIONSDimensions should not be usedfor construction unless certi-fied. See page 6 for availablemounting positions. Note motorsize capability on page 14.Tolerance: ±1⁄8”.
The New York Blower Company has a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the right to change designs and specifications without notice.
For suspendedunits only.Length andholes same asmounting legs.
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COMPLETE SELECTION OFAIR-MOVING EQUIPMENTThe New York Blower Company offers thousands of different types, models, andsizes of air-moving equipment. Contact your nyb representative for assistance inidentifying the best fan for your application.
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Wide range of duty available with unique fan lines capable of handling light dust to heavymaterial. Typical applicationsinclude dust-collection and high-pressure process along with material-conveying.
ROOF VENTILATORSIncluding both hooded and upblast ventilators, propeller fans, and centrifugal roof exhausters. These units are ideal for industrial, commercial,and institutional applications.
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Designed for clean to moderatelydirty gas streams. Commercial and industrial HVAC, process cooling, light material-conveying,heat removal, and dryer exhaustare just a few of the numeroussample applications
AIR-HANDLING[AXIAL]
For the ideal handling of cleanto moderately dirty airstreams.Commercial and industrial HVAC,drying and cooling systems, fumeextraction, and process-heatremoval are typical applications.
FIBERGLASSREINFORCED
PLASTIC [FRP]Choice of performance and duty forcorrosive gas streams. Applicationsinclude chemical process, wastewatertreatment, laboratory hood exhaust,and tank aeration.
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