Engine Room Ventilation - Necesar Aer
Engine Room Ventilation - Necesar Aer
Engine Room Ventilation - Necesar Aer
The most efficient method of removing this heat is with a system that pulls air past switchgear, then over the engine, from
back to front. If air curtains are used, the airflow should gather this radiant heat just above the gen set, which offers
greater efficiency and less exposure to high air velocities in other areas of the gen set room. Airflow should be upward
around each engine or in the case of engines with mounted radiators, across the back of the engine to the front. The ven-
tilation system should sufficiently move air to control temperature in all areas of the engine room.
Airflow (cfm or m3/s should increase 10 percent for every 2,500 feet (760m) above sea level.
Where:
V = ventilating air
H = heat radiation
delta T = Permissible temperature rise in engine room (degrees F or C)
Density of air at 100°F = 0.07 lb/cu ft (1.099 kg/m³)
Specific heat of air = 0.24 Btu/°F (0.017 kW/°C).
Sound control
Minimizing engine noise while maintaining adequate cooling presents come design challenges. Insulated air ducts and
close attention to air inlet and outlet locations can greatly minimize noise problems. Unfortunately, air louvers are not ade-
quate to contain engine noise.
Engineers at Toromont Engine Power Systems have worked on several installations where ventilation noise was a key
design consideration. We can share the experience gained with you during your design phase.
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Achieving correct ventilation levels is best accomplished during the design phase. We can help you at this juncture to
best plan for ventilation needs.