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23) Fan motor location must be considered in terms of energy efficiency. Many typical

modular systems utilize a large number of fractional horsepower direct drive motors

at the terminal ends, which operate in the airstreams. These are usually single-phase

motors, which have high power factor but low efficiency. Because of their location,

they impart heat to the airstreams. Location of motors outside the airstreams not only

limits heat gain but allows greater service access as well.

24) Proper duct seals in clean room mechanical systems as another critical component.

Discharge ducting operates in the medium-high pressure range. Discharge losses will

increase outside makeup, with leakage at substantially higher velocity than room

leakage. Thorough perimeter ceiling should be specified in clean room design,

including gaskets and clips on ceiling tiles, joint gaskets on modular walls/pressure

plenums, and seals at floors and structural connections.

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