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Does an electric fan’s CFM rating matter?

Open any parts catalog (or online) and you will see all kinds of electric cooling fans for sale. “Get a 16” radiator fan for $29.99!” sounds like a great deal, but what are the specs? How much air can ...
The Business Journals

GE Aerospace, CFM's open-fan RISE engine tests 'better than expected,' Safran exec says

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Wind-tunnel testing has begun in ...
Flightglobal

Test Progress Builds Confidence in Open Fan Architecture

Progress is accelerating for the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE*) technology demonstration program, with more than 250 tests completed and new research partnerships formed as ...
Aviation Week

Daily Memo: How Small Can CFM Shrink The Open Fan?

Wind tunnel testing of a 1:5 open fan model mounted to a demonstrator wing section have been completed at Onera Aerospace Lab in France. Credit: Safran The propulsively efficient open fan forms a ...
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After Testing for Over 100 Hours, We Found the Best Tower Fans for a Comfortable Home

A fan’s cooling power is determined by measuring how much air the fan can move within 1 minute, which is expressed in CFM. Manufacturers use the CFM measurement as a way to empirically demonstrate the ...