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56 DC VELOCITY NOVEMBER 2015 www.dcvelocity.com the floor-level temperature is 65 degrees, the temperature could be as high as 75 or 85 degrees at the ceiling. “When you’re dressed for the winter and it’s 85 degrees at the ceiling, that can be problematic,” he notes.

During colder months, dampness from condensation can create problems too, says Anderson. That’s because doors and windows are usually kept closed, so there’s less ventilation. The resultant moisture can wreak havoc with products—particularly when products are stored on top of mezzanines, where it’s likely to be warmer even if the air is circulating. “Condensation and cardboard or produce or other items can cause different problems, whether it’s breakdown in cardboard or ruining raw materials or spoiling produce,” he notes. Gentle air movement from an HVLS fan can help in that situation.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

In the end, there’s no single solution to tackling a heat
problem effectively, Anderson says. “It’s not a one size fits
all. You don’t want to buy these things out of a catalog,
because they all need to interact with each other.” He sug-
gests bringing in consultants and having them work with
an end user from the client company who understands the
work processes. The knowledge a DC employee brings to
the table can really make a difference in coming up with the
best solution for a particular operation.

“The one thing that I always try to stress is, these applications, they’re more of an art than a science,” says Anderson. “You have to look at the space as a whole and really find out what’s happening and where it’s critical to get the air moving. … There’s not one solution.”