WHAT IS AN HVLS INDUSTRIAL FAN?
HVLS industrial ceiling fans are those fans that are installed in industrial buildings or high-rise buildings. The acronym HVLS stands for “High-Volume Low-Speed” in English, which could be translated as large volume low speed fans. These fans therefore owe their name to the ability to move large amounts of air at a very low speed. They are currently installed in both industrial and commercial spaces. In warehouses, stables, hangars and logistics centers an increase in the comfort of workers and livestock is achieved, thus increasing their productivity. In commercial spaces such as airports, train stations, shopping centers, office buildings, churches, gymnasiums and schools, together with air conditioning systems, an increase in the comfort of its visitors is achieved and therefore increase their stay time.
Why use giant ceiling HVLS fans?
The mission of HVLS fans is clear, the de-stratification of air in industrial buildings or high-rise buildings. The detratification of the air has the objective of homogenizing the air with small currents. As we well know, hot air has a lower weight than cold air and tends to be located in the upper layers. Therefore, the air temperature in industrial buildings and high-rise buildings increases between 0.5ºC and 1ºC per meter.
What is achieved by homogenizing the temperature of the industrial building?
By homogenizing the air with HVLS fans, greater control is achieved over the interior temperatures of the buildings. Thanks to this control, the air conditioning or heating machines can work at a lower power without affecting the thermal sensation of the building. In fact, in summer the thermal sensation caused by the breeze of the giant fans is of a descent between 2ºC and 6ºC. In winter, the lowering of hot air from the top means extremely important heating savings. We could say that it is currently the most efficient system in the market.
“HIGH VOLUME LOW SPEED”
Capable of moving large volumes of air at low speed to generate optimum comfort.
How much will I save by installing an HVLS fan system in my company?
The installation of HVLS industrial fans in a company will lead to energy savings in air conditioning and heating of around 30% per year. There are in fact studies that indicate that using these giant industrial fans in summer can save up to 25% of energy and in winter up to 45%.
What are the best HVLS fans?
Technology is advancing in all sectors and there are currently HVLS fans with gearless DC motors or variable speed drives that are controlled from touch panels with an integrated control card.