Month: September 2026

Axial vs Centrifugal — Airflow & Pressure Basics
By longwell / September 21, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Axial vs Centrifugal — Airflow & Pressure Basics

Should you choose an axial fan or a centrifugal fan? This engineering ...

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What Is Static Pressure in Fans? (Simple Explanation)
By longwell / September 21, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

What Is Static Pressure in Fans? (Simple Explanation)

Why does a fan deliver less airflow after a filter and duct are connec...

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Axial-Cooling-Fan-for-Condenser-Units--
By longwell / September 21, 2026 / Technical Articles

Axial Cooling Fan for Condenser Units: Selection Guide

A complete HVAC system usually consists of multiple components, includ...

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Fan Laws (Affinity Laws) Explained with Examples
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Fan Laws (Affinity Laws) Explained with Examples

What happens when fan speed changes from 1500 to 1200 RPM? This engine...

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What Is a Fan Wall / FanGrid?
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

What Is a Fan Wall / FanGrid?

What is a fan wall, and when does a FanGrid become an engineered air-m...

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Impeller Blade Types Compared (Radial/FC/BC/Airfoil)
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Impeller Blade Types Compared (Radial/FC/BC/Airfoil)

How do radial, forward-curved, backward-curved and airfoil centrifugal...

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CFM Explained: How Much Airflow Do You Really Need?
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

CFM Explained: How Much Airflow Do You Really Need?

CFM measures volume flow, but a CFM number alone cannot tell you wheth...

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How a Squirrel Cage Blower Works
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

How a Squirrel Cage Blower Works

A squirrel-cage blower does not move air straight through the wheel. T...

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Total vs Static vs Velocity Pressure (Fan Curves 101)
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Total vs Static vs Velocity Pressure (Fan Curves 101)

Why can two fan curves show the same airflow but different pressure? T...

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What Is Fan Efficiency (FEI) and Why It Matters
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

What Is Fan Efficiency (FEI) and Why It Matters

An FEI of 1.25 does not mean 125% efficiency. This engineering walkthr...

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