What is a door fan test? Do you need one? We answer these and other commonly asked questions about industrial air testing below.
A: A way to measure the leakage of an enclosure using a large, calibrated fan temporarily installed in a doorway of the room or building to be tested, and a pressure-sensing device to measure the pressure created by the fan flow.
A: There are many reasons to consider having a door fan test conducted in an industrial setting. The first is if you are having a clean agent fire suppression system installed somewhere on-site. Not only is it important to know if the air leakage is low enough to have a sufficient hold time for the clean agent after discharge, it is also important to know whether a pressure relief vent is needed and, if so, what size.
The next reason is for mandated shelters-in-place. Whether federally or company mandated, shelters-in-place should be taken very seriously as the health and safety of your workers may be on the line. The only certain way to determine if your shelter-in-place facility is airtight is by administering a door fan test.
There are many other reasons, including determining the energy efficiency/cost savings of a structure and deciding how much sealing needs to be done to ensure a structure is free of dust, mold and unwanted insects and vermin.
Entergis Testing and Sealing, LLC would be pleased to discuss your industrial needs during an initial consultation. Schedule one by calling us at 83ENTERGIS or (833) 683-7447, or by filling out our online contact form.