Centrifugal Fans

Centrifugal fans build pressure by accelerating air outward through a rotating impeller, making them the workhorse for HVAC air handlers, cleanrooms, dust collection and process ventilation. Articles under this tag cover working principles, backward vs forward curved impellers, performance-curve reading, selection math and maintenance practice, with LONGWELL AC/DC/EC centrifugal fan data for reference.

How a Centrifugal Fan Works (Animation + Real Teardown)
By longwell / September 21, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

How a Centrifugal Fan Works (Animation + Real Teardown)

See the complete energy path inside a centrifugal fan: axial inlet, ra...

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Backward-Curved vs Forward-Curved Impeller — What's Inside
By longwell / September 21, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Backward-Curved vs Forward-Curved Impeller — What’s Inside

Forward-curved and backward-curved centrifugal fans can share a diamet...

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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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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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Blower vs Fan — What's the Difference?
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Blower vs Fan — What’s the Difference?

Fan, blower, and compressor are not separated by one universal pressur...

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Forward-curved and backward-curved centrifugal wheels ready for selection
By longwell / September 20, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Backward-Curved vs Forward-Curved: Which to Choose

Both wheels turn in a scroll and both move air outward, yet they suit ...

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Centrifugal vs Axial Fan: Pick the Right One
By longwell / September 19, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Centrifugal vs Axial Fan: Pick the Right One

Axial and centrifugal fans are not selected by shape alone. This video...

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Plug fan without scroll housing next to a traditional housed centrifugal fan
By longwell / September 19, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Plug Fan vs Housed Fan (Scroll) Comparison

A plug fan drops the scroll and blows straight into the plenum. That c...

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Backward-Curved Fan Noise: A Same-Duty Comparison Guide
By longwell / September 18, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Backward-Curved Fan Noise: A Same-Duty Comparison Guide

Why can a backward-curved centrifugal fan run quieter at the same airf...

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How to Size a Centrifugal Blower (Step by Step)
By longwell / September 18, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

How to Size a Centrifugal Blower (Step by Step)

How do you size a centrifugal blower without guessing from maximum air...

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