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Minimizing power consumption in multiple-fan networks by equalizing fan pressure

Journal Article · · Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. Geomech. Abstr.; (United States)

An analysis is presented for multiple-fan ventilation networks. Where the total air quality and the resistances for all branches are given. It is shown that the condition of equal fan pressure holds for a set of fans associated with a special class of cutsets when the total air power of the network is minimized. With this condition, the problem of minimizing the total air power simplifies to the solution of the single-fan problem.

OSTI ID:
5649812
Journal Information:
Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. Geomech. Abstr.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. Geomech. Abstr.; (United States) Vol. 20:4; ISSN IRMGB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English