Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Modified Fan design
Innovators: IPR Status: Under consideration PIC: Recieved
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and IIM, Ahmedabad) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Environment management technology

The product is a highly efficient, environment friendly, multi-bladed, double-layer fan to blow air for various applications. It has two sets of larger and smaller blades located circumferentially in the same axial shaft.

Feature:
Modified Fan design
Performance parameters

This two-layer fan made of bamboo is capable of producing higher vortex flow generating high amount of air per unit energy as compared with single-layer designs.

Functionality

Modified fan is designed for rice husking and winnowing operations.

Efficiency It generates a better heat sink as is known in double layered fans.
Price/ cost /bill of materials (in USD)

3 (1 USD = 45 INR)

Bench marking (technical and market)

Has a higher value of air flow rate per unit sweep area, higher value of air flow rate at comparatively lower speeds and less noise.

Technical Specifications Dimensions
Motor Power
Weight
Materials Used

The fan is made of bamboo.

Any other
Opportunities
  • It can be used as a Forced-Air Paddy cleaner for the rice mill as well as operation which requires blow air
  • This sustainable simple design can be possibly integrated into other applications as well since it generates a better heat sink as is known in double layered fans.
Technology Status Testing and Validation
Validation
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