The specification and purchasing processes for centrifugal fans normally receive a reasonable investment of time, energy, and expertise in order to ensure that the fan is best suited for its application.
However, actual installed fan operation and performance are often compromised by a lack of attention to detail to the fan installation, start-up, and O&M requirements. Remember, a task 95% complete is 100% incomplete, so let us look at some of the items often overlooked during fan installation, start up, and operation.