Natural ventilation in industry adds benefits such asthermal comfort, air quality and energy savings. Especially in industries, these aspects are fundamental both from the point of view of employee health and in relation to the company's image. After all, investing in sustainable solutions is something that elevates your brand’s name in the market.
The shutters and clerestory stand out as thetypes of natural ventilation most appropriate for the industry, ensuring constant air renewal and improving quality of life in the workplace. Want to understand how it works? So keep reading and see how to make the most of the benefits of your natural ventilation system!
Concept and benefits of natural ventilation
The concept of natural ventilation is related towork on normal air flow in order to maintain the thermal conditioning of environmentsand, consequently, provide well-being to users.
Prioritizing natural ventilation is a latent need in industrial projects, as the health of employees largely depends on the quality of indoor air. Let’s look at the main benefits of this investment.
Guarantee of thermal comfort
The temperature of the air and internal surfaces are the main factors that define thethermal comfort in an environment. A good natural ventilation systemboosts air renewalin the enclosure without the need for energy expenditure. Thus, the manager cancombine resource savings and employee productivity. This is because, in a thermally comfortable workplace, team performance tends to be higher.
Improvement in air quality
A air qualityIt is also an essential factor in maintaining the health and well-being of employees in the industrial environment. As it is a closed and generally large place, it is necessary to pay extra attention to ensure theadequate air exchange rate, so thatprevent the spread of respiratory diseasescaused by bacteria, fungi and viruses, such as Covid-19.
Reduction in energy consumption
Natural ventilation solutions help save energy in companies because they eliminate the frequent use of fans and air conditioning.With a well-designed system, it is even possible to completely eliminate theneed for air conditioners. Thus, in the short term you will be able to feel the difference in the company's coffers. Not to mention the issue ofsustainability, which also increases the credibility of the business.
Applications of natural ventilation in industry
Venetian blinds and louvers are the most used natural ventilation solutions in industrial projects, both in new works and in retrofits aimed at modernizing industrial parks.When installed together, these two solutions enhance the air renewal process so that you can fully exploit the benefits of natural ventilation.
While the air that enters through the shutters renews circulation in the environment, the gravity exhaust that occurs in the louvres eliminates hot air through the roof, resulting from physical phenomena known asVenturi and chimney effect. This process ensures constant air exchange in the warehouse, promoting thermal comfort and eliminating suspended toxic particles.
Industrial shutters
We summarize the main characteristics ofpermanent ventilation shutters:
- They provide thermal comfort and improve air quality;
- Protect against the incidence of UV rays;
- They have high mechanical resistance, which increases durability;
- They have a low specific weight, which makes installation easier;
- They can be made from translucent polycarbonate, also favoring natural lighting.
Industrial lanterns
We summarize the main characteristics ofindustrial lanterns:
- They promote circulation and promote constant air renewal;
- Improve air quality and eliminate polluting gases;
- Reduce the risk of spreading respiratory diseases;
- They are easy to install and do not emit noise;
- They have zero maintenance costs.
Cutting-edge technology for high-performance solutions
A successful natural ventilation project demands arigorous analysis of certain criteria that explain the behavior of air in a given environment. Calculating the air renewal rate, for example, is essential to create solutions that are 100% compatible with the dimensions of the warehouse and the meteorological aspects of that location.
Other variables that interfere in this calculation are thetype of machinery and the products stored there. The cutting-edge technologies ofComputer Engineering optimize this analytical process, validating the calculations necessary for a high-performance project. THEBIM modeling (Building Information Modeling) and theComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)are examples of these innovative methodologies for designing natural ventilation solutions.
The BIM method allows you to insert and adjust skylight parameters in 3D modeling. Thus, it is possible to have apreview of the result of your project, in order to make the necessary adjustments before purchasing the product.
CFD also operates through a 3D mesh, where inputs collected in the warehouse (dimensions, number of windows, weather conditions, among others) are inserted into virtual realityto understand the behavior of the air in that environment and then design a maximum efficiency solution.
The MB Group is a pioneer in the use of these methodologies in natural ventilation projects for industries, valuing deliveries and guaranteeing a return on investments.
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