Written by Scott Schreeg | Plant Maintenance

The work performed in an industrial building requires proper exhaust solutions, and they can differ greatly from one building to another. Each building needs to design and install an industry-specific system to ensure worker safety. Let us help you better understand industrial exhaust systems and industrial exhaust silencers, so you can select the right one.

Types of Industrial Ventilation

Each industrial ventilation system is tailored to the building’s needs, but most fall into two common design types: dilution ventilation and local exhaust ventilation.

Dilution ventilation supplies and exhausts air to and from the workspace using large exhaust fans. Some fans are positioned in or near the ceiling to help remove hot air, which helps regulate the space’s temperature while also removing particulates. Dilution exhaust systems can reduce airborne contaminants and particles if designed correctly by ventilating the entire workspace. A drawback of dilution systems is that they can spread particulates throughout the entire workspace during ventilation.

Local exhaust systems, in contrast, control the contamination and particulate levels in a workspace by trapping the contaminants as close to the source as possible. Trapping the air, rather than diluting it, is the major difference between the two systems. Local exhaust systems are more efficient at capturing contaminated air, but they require more upkeep and testing to ensure quality service.

Local exhaust systems are better for workspaces where staff work closely with hazardous chemicals, as they are designed to remove and trap contaminants. Dilution systems tend to work better in areas with less potential for chemical contamination. Both systems have pros and cons, so know your ventilation needs to keep your workers safe.

Types of Sound Insulation

Air ventilation is a vital aspect of industrial workspaces, but the ventilation system should not cause distractions or harm due to the noise it generates. A properly installed ventilation system must include an appropriate industrial exhaust silencer or another measure to reduce noise levels. Noise insulation comes in several forms, and all require installation by certified professionals. Systems you can install include:

Understanding the need for proper ventilation is just the beginning. Finding a team of professionals to design, manufacture, and install your system is the next step. Find a reliable provider who can handle new installations, additions, and even upgrades to existing systems.