How Can I Improve Cross Ventilation in my Industrial Facility
Anyone with a hot industrial facility has asked the question, “How can I improve cross ventilation in my building?” Fortunately, the team at Moffitt has the answer. Read on to learn more about cross ventilation, and what you can do to make improve it in your facility.
What is Cross Ventilation?
Cross ventilation occures when wind pushes fresh air into the building through a wall opening. Openings can include windows, doors, or industrial wall louvers. The fresh, cool air then flows through the space, replacing the warm air. This stream of air then exits through a different opening on the opposite side of the building. As the air pressure is lower on the other side, this breeze produces a cool air current through the building interior.
You’ve mostly likely expereinced this at home. Opening one window helps bring in fresh air into that room. However, opening an additional window at the other end of the house can significantly improve air flow, as the airstream pushes the hot air out of the house. Moffitt uses this same concept for industrial buildings.
Getting Cross Ventilation to Work in an Industrial Building
There are many ways to get cross ventilation in an industrial building. Each method provides a cool breeze for workers inside of work space. Even providing an evaporative cooling effect on the skin to dry sweat and make the building feel more comfortable. Below is a list of some of the most popular cross ventilation solutions.
Dock Doors
One of the easiest ways is to open dock doors on opposite ends of the building. This will help keep air flowing through the work space, and prevent warm air stagnation. Unfortunately, leaving the doors wide open can also invite many issues. From pests to safety concerns, leaving the doors wide open is not often the best solution.
Wall Louvers
The second option is to install custom built louvers on each side of the building. Installing several wall louvers on each end can effectivelly “open up” the entire building. Instead of just getting air through a single door, air can enter through the entire wall. This allows you to improve cross ventilation signficantly. Furthermore, wall louvers can be customized to repel rain and pests, ensuring you can use them all year round.
Wall Fans
Finally, wall fans can be utilized to give cross ventilation an extra boost. Intake wall fans, like the Moffitt Model P, provide a steady stream of cool air into the building. When matched with complimentary exhaust fans on the other side of the building, or even passive wall louvers, these fans can greatly enhance a building’s cross ventilation.
Tips for Cross Ventilation
When looking to implemnt, or upgrade, a cross ventilation system, it is important to consider all of the building’s ventilation needs. Moffitt can help you wiht this by designing the ideal ventilation system for your building. In addition to cross ventilation, we’ll also help you assess stack effect ventilation, evaporative cooling, and make-up air. Our team is here to help you assess your building and find the right solution.
Best of all, our site visits and system design services are 100% free.
So fill out the form below and contact the Moffitt team today to get started on your new ventilation solution.