Remote Monitoring for Improved IndustrialFan Maintenance and Performance Optimizing the effi ciency and extending the life of axial and centrifugal fans while reducing the risk of unplanned downtime and lost productivity with industrial-internet-of-things and edge-computing technologies. BY MICHAEL SCHLEMMER D 34 esigned to move air and granular media in manufacturing settings, industrial fans and blowers can operate amid some of the harshest indoor environmental conditions imaginable, including extreme temperatures, high levels of vibration, and heavy accumulation of dust and debris. If not effectively maintained, even the most ruggedly constructed equipment is subject to premature wear and failure. 2022 AMCA inmot ion With advances in remote fan monitoring and predictive maintenance, plant workers are empowered to make smarter decisions about fan health based on real-time performance data, avoiding costly unplanned downtime and lost production and reducing power consumption. The Present and Future of Fan Maintenance Indust rial-internet-of-things (IIoT) and edgecomputing technologies have transformed the face www.amca.orghttp://www.amca.org