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Ventilation for the Automotive Industry
Challenges of Moving Air in Auto Factories
In the automotive industry there are challenges to overcome in order to properly ventilate a facility. Whether ventilating an aircraft hanger, service station, paint booth or bus depot, there are several factors to consider in order to adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines, all while doing the job effectively.
The automotive industry emits byproducts that require ventilation, such as exhaust, fumes, smoke, heat, odors. As a consequence, it is harmful if exposed to for extended periods of time. Moreover, these byproducts contain corrosives and other harmful elements that damage the structure, equipment and process.
Any process producing heat, smoke, fumes, mist, dust, moisture or other byproducts need to be expelled and controlled so as to achieve a clean and safe working environment.
This is why proper ventilation is mandatory for the structures in the auto industry. Appropriate ventilation equipment for the specific diversification in the automotive industry will ensure standards are met while remaining reliable for the foreseeable future.
Proper ventilation is required for the following purposes:
- Meet indoor air quality (IAQ) standards
- Protecting the structure & equipment
- Managing the air introduced
- Temperature control (heating, cooling)
- Expel or prevent pollutants from the facility
- Odor control
- Dispersing heat produced from vehicles and equipment
- Dispel smoke in the event of fire
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Automotive Shop Exhaust Ventilation Systems
Whether the facility is producing auto parts or housing aircrafts, IAQ is paramount. In addition to various fans, process fans, blowers and makeup air units, separate ventilation equipment may be necessary to exhaust, circulate and supply air.
- Prevents mist from becoming airborne
- Reduces maintenance requirements
- Decreases oil & smoke buildup on surfaces
- Odor control
- Control moisture, which reduces condensation
- Reduces maintenance requirements
- Prevents stagnant air in a dust-riddled conditions
- Control temperature
- Creates an invisible barrier between areas
- Protects employees from pollutants and other byproducts
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HVAC Equipment for Auto Part Manufacturers
Depending on the size of the facility, manufacturing plants require ventilation equipment to work harmoniously together. Fresh air is pushed in and polluted air is forced out. This allows for suitable IAQ.
The unique challenge with these types of manufacturing plants is that they produce pollutants in a primarily sealed environment. Air cannot be recirculated. The manufacturing equipment in the automotive industry emits dust, oil, smoke and exhaust.
Many facilities may have natural ventilation in place. However, mechanical ventilation provides control over the air as directed by a predetermined plan that designates air flow rate and direction. This is necessary when undesired heat and pollutants are emitted at a rate that is greater than the flow rate of fresh air.
The industrial fans chosen must be durable enough to properly move air in an OEM auto part manufacturing plant.
HVAC for Auto Manufacturing Facilities
Car assembly plants are vast areas that use a combination of natural and mechanical ventilation in for their HVAC system. In order to control the indoor air flow, blower fans and exhaust fans are implemented. This configuration pushes out the pollutants and allows for tempered air to be recirculated back into the facility.
Polluted air needs to be exhausted from heavy equipment in an auto part manufacturing facility. Since air is being pushed out, tempered air needs to be pushed in. This is in order to balance the factory’s air pressure. This is achieved using a make up air unit.
When pushing in air, make up air units use fresh, tempered air from outside the auto manufacturing facility and helps restore the current air that is polluted.
Make sure you’re installing fans in a automotive manufacturing facility that can operate in wide temperature ranges for long periods of time. Another factor to take into consideration is noise that is mainly due to vibrations. Talk to your fan supplier to help you address these factors.
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Commercial Garages
Automotive garages in a commercial capacity typically have at least 1 large bay door. Due to natural air being able to flow freely into and out of the facility a make up air unit isn’t required. Exhaust fans are typically used to help push out the air. This allows for air to naturally circulate.
HVLS fans are commonly incorporated into auto garages to help with temperature control and keeping occupants comfortable.
A separate office with conditioned air is commonly attached to the garage. Therefore, an air curtain is used in order to stabilize the office temperature when the door is opened. Air curtains also prevent contaminants from entering.
If the garage requires heating then specialized heaters, whether it be gas fired door heaters, unit heaters, or heated make up air, can facilitate the process.
Transportation buildings require specialize ventilation equipment that must meet local and federal air guidelines as outlined by ASHRAE (source).
Temperature Controlled Garage Exhaust Fan
Temperature controlled garage exhaust fans exhume fumes and contaminates from the area. If the garage requires heating then specialized heaters, whether it be gas fired door heaters, unit heaters, or heated make up air, can facilitate the process.
Transportation buildings require specialize ventilation equipment that must meet local and federal air guidelines as outlined by ASHRAE (source).
Ventilation Equipment for Aircraft Hangars
Many factors come into play when determining a proper ventilation equipment for aircraft hangers. The function, climate, and client preference, engineers determine whether a aircraft hangar needs to be cooled or heated or simply ventilated.
Some aviation hangars have strict corrosion control protocols. For that reason, larger HVAC rooms are required in hangers. These rooms must be adjacent to the exterior wall due to the outside air requirement.
Airport terminals also require help to cool down. With large crowds pouring in the summer the HVAC system may struggle to keep up. This is where HVLS fans move large amounts of air to cool travelers that are in a hurry.
Bus Transit Garages
Some transit centers are underground and require more mechanical ventilation than transit garages that are above ground. Proper ventilation should be maintained no matter where the bus garage is located. Mechanical ventilation solutions should be applied in order to tackle high temperatures and expel pollution.
Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, soot and other pollutant levels increase within closed bus terminals. The result of this is a toxic environment and high temperatures (academic source). The air in bus depots can become stagnant and stale. To combat these issues air needs to be circulated and flow in the appropriate area.
This can be accomplished mostly using natural as well as mechanical ventilation. Exhaust and supply fans are strategically placed through the depot. If bay doors can be opened it would be more beneficial. Air curtains are applicable to prevent toxins from reaching areas where such byproducts are harmful.
HVAC for Paint Booths
The type of airflow and ventilation system in a paint booth will help you determine what type of spray booth fans are necessary (OSHA source). Depending on how large and what type of spray booth will determine the ventilation system needed.
Once the airflow system is understood, the type of fan is more apparent. Tubular axial fans for paint booths may be sufficient for your application. If the spray booth wasn’t prefabricated then wall exhaust fans are a good choice since they are self-contained and are able to also filter.
Spark resistant fans, or explosion proof exhaust fans, may be necessary to provide a safe environment. Paint booths produce a large amount of hazardous fumes. Exhaust fans filter out the particles and fumes. The byproducts are flammable and a spark could cause severe damage.
Makeup air units in spray booths are necessary to “make-up” the air that is expelled. Make- up air units in paint booths help filter harmful pollutants such as overspray. Specific configurations are necessary depending on many factors.
Be sure to speak with an expert.
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R. Williamson & Associates has been in the ventilation business since 1931 and has a long history of providing HVAC equipment for the auto factory industry as well as fans and blowers for paint booths.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding an application please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our trusted experts.
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