Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) Practice Exam

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What type of supply fan transfers large volumes of air with a minimal wheel diameter?

Backward-inclined fan
Forward-curved fan
Axial fan
Radial Fan

The correct answer is: Axial fan

The forward-curved fan is the correct choice for transferring large volumes of air with a minimal wheel diameter. This type of fan is specifically designed to efficiently handle significant airflow while maintaining a compact size. Its design features blades that are curved in the direction of the fan's rotation, which allows it to generate higher airflow rates compared to other fan types. The forward curvature of the blades helps to increase the volume of air moved while keeping the physical dimensions smaller, making it especially effective for applications requiring high airflow in constrained spaces. In this context, the other options represent fan types that have different operational characteristics. For instance, backward-inclined fans are typically more efficient at generating higher static pressures and are better suited for handling denser airflows, but they don't provide as much airflow for a smaller diameter. Axial fans are excellent for moving large volumes of air, but they typically require larger diameters for efficient operation. Radial fans are also designed for handling specific pressure and flow scenarios but do not have the same capacity for volume in a smaller form factor as the forward-curved fan.