This article's table of contents introduction:

- Decoding Your Specification
- Likely Type of Fan: Centrifugal Fan with BI (Backward Inclined) Wheel
- What You Need to Know to Buy/Select This Fan
- Example of a Match (Hypothetical)
- Final Verdict: Is this the right fan?
Based on the keywords you've provided, it sounds like you are looking for a High-Volume, Heavy-Duty Industrial Centrifugal Fan designed for material handling (pneumatic conveying) with a backward-inclined (or backward-curved) blade design.
Here is a breakdown of what the specifications mean and what type of fan you are likely describing.
Decoding Your Specification
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27111 CBM/H (Cubic Meters per Hour): This is a Very High Volume flow rate.
- Converted:
27111 m³/h→ 85 m³/min → ~15,955 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute). - Application: This volume is typical for moving bulk materials like grain, wood chips, dust, or pellets.
- Converted:
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Backward Material Handling Blower Fan:
- Material Handling: Implies the fan is designed to transport solid particles (dust, sawdust, granules) suspended in air. It usually has a thicker housing (abrasion-resistant) and an open impeller design.
- Backward (Backward-Inclined or Backward-Curved):
- Advantage: Extremely efficient. The blades are curved away from the direction of rotation.
- Non-Clogging: Backward curved blades are better for air with some dust than forward curved, though they are not as tolerant of sticky materials as Radial or Paddle wheel designs.
- Overload Protection: The motor will not overload if the system pressure drops (unlike forward-curved fans).
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Single Suction:
- Air enters the impeller from only one side.
- Opposite: Double Suction (air enters from both sides). Single suction is standard for lower-to-medium pressure applications.
Likely Type of Fan: Centrifugal Fan with BI (Backward Inclined) Wheel
If you need to move 27,111 m³/h through ductwork (conveying material), the most common type is a Centrifugal Fan.
Comparison of Wheel Types for Material Handling:
| Wheel Type | Best For | Efficiency | Key Feature for your spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backward Inclined (BI) | Clean to moderately dusty air / Light material | High (75-85%) | Good for your volume; handles dust well but not heavy, sticky materials. |
| Radial / Paddle Wheel | Heavy material (wood chips, concrete, scrap) | Low (50-60%) | Toughest, but uses much more power for the same volume. Less likely to clog. |
| Airfoil (AF) | Clean air only (HVAC) | Very High (85-92%) | Not suitable for material handling (blades are hollow and weak). |
Conclusion: Your specification points to a Backward Inclined Centrifugal Fan for moderate material handling.
What You Need to Know to Buy/Select This Fan
To get a quote or finalize selection, you must provide the following 3 critical parameters:
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Static Pressure (SP) or Total Pressure (TP):
- Your spec:
27111 m³/h @ ??? Pa (Pascals) or mmWC (mm of Water Column) - Example: "27,111 CBM/H @ 2000 Pa (200 mmWC)".
- This determines the Motor Power (kW) . For your volume:
- Low Pressure (500 Pa) → ~5-7 kW
- Medium Pressure (2000 Pa) → ~22-30 kW
- High Pressure (5000 Pa) → ~55-75 kW
- Your spec:
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Material Type:
- What are you moving? (e.g., Sawdust, Wood Chips, Pellets, Plastic granules, Paper dust).
- Sticky or fibrous? If yes, you need Radial blades, not Backward.
- Abrasive? If yes, you need Wear Liners (hardox steel or ceramic lining).
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Temperature:
- Is the material hot? (e.g., 80°C, 150°C, 300°C).
- Standard fans are for ambient (20-40°C). Higher temps require special bearings, shaft seals, and thermal expansion clearance.
Example of a Match (Hypothetical)
Given your spec of 27,111 m³/h, a typical "High Volume" fan might be:
- Type: Centrifugal, Single Inlet, Backward Inclined.
- Size: Impeller diameter of ~900 mm to 1000 mm (depending on pressure).
- Flow: 27,111 m³/h.
- Pressure: ~2500 Pa (250 mmWC) - Medium range.
- Power: 30 kW Motor.
- Speed: 1450 RPM (4-pole motor on 50Hz) or ~1200 RPM.
- Inlet: Open (single suction) with an inlet cone.
Final Verdict: Is this the right fan?
- YES, if: You are moving light, non-sticky material (dust, dry grain, sawdust) at a moderate pressure drop (long ductwork).
- NO, if: You are moving heavy, wet, or sticky material (concrete, wet wood chips, scrap metal). You would need a Radial Paddle Wheel fan, which is less efficient but stronger.
Next Step: Contact a fan manufacturer (like Greenheck, New York Blower, Howden, Chicago Blower, or a local Indian/Chinese manufacturer like Aerovent, Reitz India, or Sree Engineering) and give them:
- Volume: 27,111 m³/h
- Static Pressure: (Your required pressure in Pa or mmWC)
- Material: (The medium you are conveying)
- Temperature: (Ambient or Hot)
Without the pressure, a fan cannot be properly selected.
