The ventilation problems faced within food production facilities – from farming to preparation - are as unique and varied as the food produced. Solving them requires expertise in ventilation and air behaviour. All elements of ventilation need to be taken into consideration to ensure hygiene levels, living and working conditions, and system efficiency are maintained.
In buildings used to house livestock, the temperature, humidity and concentration of harmful gases and micro-organisms in the air is much higher than you’d encounter on open pasture. The climate inside a barn has a heavy impact on the well-being of both the animals and the people that take care of them. While some natural ventilation can be achieved with openings in the barn walls, it will undoubtedly need mechanical support at times, especially if the building is constructed with a heat-insulating building material. Effective agricultural ventilation will:
And it’s not just the buildings that house livestock that depend on effective ventilation. Grain and feed stores also need to be kept cool and dry, with humidity, dust and spores removed to prevent supplies from rotting.
Each situation presents its own challenges and the system installed needs to meet the all the requirements. Suitable for a variety of agricultural projects, the outstanding flexibility of the Woods Air Movement range of axial fans, including multi-stage fans for high pressure applications, and box fans satisfies even the most demanding installation. Reliability in maintaining the correct airflow and pressure is critical to the health of your harvest.
Industrial scale food manufacturing processes typically use custom-designed cooking equipment for both their capacity and power requirements. They are often based on a single form of cooking, such as steaming or frying. These processes generate significant loads of heat, mixed with large volumes of smoke, steam, and grease.
Due to the large size and height of the cooking equipment, and the use of lifting mechanisms or conveyors, ventilation systems are often installed high up. Unlike a commercial kitchen found in a restaurant or hotel, the larger space typical of an industrial kitchen makes it more challenging to efficiently remove pollutants, and calls for bespoke systems with custom dimensions, shapes, and features.
An extremely high level of hygiene is essential for food processing facilities, to prevent the spread contaminants inside and to avoid odours outside that can become an issue in residential areas. Effective ventilation reduces heat and humidity which, in turn, discourages the growth of mould and bacteria. It also ensures a safe and comfortable working environment for staff. Many hygiene issues experienced at food processing facilities can be traced back to inefficient and ineffective ventilation systems.
Developed specifically for food and hygiene applications, Woods Solutions can offer a range of fans with corrosion-proof stainless-steel finishes, ideal for use in:
These products are usually designed to meet your individual requirements and are often optimized through collaborative engineering with our Solutions Team (although we do have a standard range of products suitable for these applications). Some environments, such as milling and sugar refining, may also need ATEX-certified fans which can be factored into your solution.
Our experienced teams are happy to work with you to develop a ventilation system that meets all your needs. Get in touch today to find more.
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Our industrial fans can be used in many different applications within the food production industry.
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