Exhaust fan on top of energy storage cabinet

Where are exhaust fans mounted?

Exhaust fans can be mounted inside or outside the top of the cabinet. In some applications, exhaust fans are also mounted on the front, back, or sides. When a cabinet is stuffed with equipment, exhaust fans alone may not be enough to remove hot air due to high airflow resistance.

Should I add an exhaust fan at the top?

Installing an exhaust fan at the top of the enclosure cabinet can improve air flow. Keep in mind that most blowers have a filter at the air inlet side to prevent dust and lint from entering the cabinet. When selecting fans or blowers, pay attention to noise ratings.

How does a cabinet fan work?

An efficient fan system helps accelerate natural convection by rapidly exhausting warmer air out the top of the cabinet while pushing colder air in at the bottom. Cabinet fan systems that contain only one fan should have it configured to exhaust hot air out the top of the cabinet.

Why do energy storage systems have cabinet-type enclosures?

Energy storage systems with cabinet-type enclosures can be advantageous in industry because they allow for maximum battery capacity and smaller footprints, while still providing easy access to the interior space.

Where should a cabinet fan be located?

Radiated noise from fan housings can cause unacceptable sound levels on any brand of fan. The size of these fans allows them to be placed in areas where this noise will be transmitted to the conditioned space through walls or ceilings. Where possible, cabinet fans should be located in remote parts of the ventilation system.

Can a blower & exhaust fan be used in a cabinet?

A blower and exhaust fan can sometimes work best in densely packed cabinets. There are several types of fans, the most common being propeller, tube-axial and vane-axial styles. Blowers and exhaust fans are used for moving air in and out of the cabinet respectively.