What is Air Technical Modeling?
Air Technical Modeling is a critical, data-driven process for designing, optimizing, and validating industrial dust collection and vapor extraction systems. Using advanced simulation software, internally called ‘GCM’ (Graphical Computational Modeling), we calculate and visualize airflow to predict system performance and reduce post-installation adjustments.
Why is Air Technical Modeling Important?
Air Technical Modeling gives you the confidence that your industrial dust collection and vapor extraction systems will perform exactly as needed, long before they are built. By simulating real-world conditions and validating every detail upfront, you avoid costly surprises, achieve higher energy efficiency, and ensure a stable, balanced process that meets strict performance standards.
By using Air Technical Modeling, you gain:
Precisely defined extraction capacities
Optimized duct routing
Well-planned equipment layouts
Stable control of temperatures and humidity levels
Seamless integration of essential equipment
Why Standard Filtration Systems Often Fail
Standard equipment often works well for straightforward processes. But as industrial operations grow larger and more complex, a customized solution becomes essential to achieve reliable performance. Relying on standard equipment alone can lead to challenges such as:
Over- or under-extraction
Cross contamination
Trial-and-error fixes after commissioning
Increased maintenance & cleaning needs
Unexpected downtime
How Air Technical Modeling Benefits Your Extraction Systems
Air Technical Modeling combines data-driven insights, advanced calculations, and detailed factory measurements to design efficient, long-lasting systems with a reliable process guarantee. It enables scenario management to prevent overdesign and ensure stable system performance, while sophisticated visualization tools help illustrate system dynamics and automate precise design requirements. By integrating all this upfront, our solutions deliver balanced extraction systems that perform as intended from commissioning onward, minimizing downtime, maintenance, and costly trial and error.
Advantages of Air Technical Modeling (GCM)
Stability and Efficiency: Ensures systems operate reliably without the risk of failure or inefficiency, which is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Precision and Optimization: Models every component of the system (from ducts to filters) to optimal specifications, minimizing resource waste and operational costs.
Compliance and Safety: Meet industry standards and regulations, ensuring a safe environment for operators and minimizing environmental impact.
Predictive Performance & Process Guarantees: Predicts how the system will behave, reducing the likelihood of unexpected setbacks and enabling systems to function correctly from the moment they are commissioned. It gives JOA the opportunity to provide Process Guarantees on the performance of the proposed solution.
Reduced Risk, Costs and Downtime: Accurate modeling minimizes the risk of operational failures and downtime by ensuring the system is built to precise specifications. Optimal system design reduces unnecessary expenditure on energy and maintenance. It also minimizes risks and unexpected setbacks during System Realization.
Clients That Trust JOA
Leading manufacturers, chemical plants, and food processing companies rely on tailor-made solutions to achieve environmental compliance and operational efficiency at the same time. We are proud to work with a wide range of the largest industrial manufacturers with the most comples production processes, worldwide.
Air Technical Modeling
Unfortunately, we do not allow access to this technology. This in-house developed software is crucial for our operations. Also, it only works well in combination with measurements, experienced engineers and a thorough understanding of your process in combination with knowledge of emission control.
The start of almost every challenge that we face, begins with a Pre-Engineering Study. During this study, we gather data and take measurements. This is input for Air Technical Modeling that will identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Next to the early phase, we use Air Technical to validate the concept design proposed in the Pre-Engineering Study and during the Design & Engineering phase afterwards.
Standard equipment often performs well for simple processes, but as industrial operations grow larger and more complex, a tailor-made solution becomes essential to ensure reliable performance and efficiency. Relying solely on standard equipment can lead to issues such as over- or under-extraction, cross contamination, wasted resources, higher energy costs, and a greater need for trial-and-error adjustments after commissioning. These challenges can increase maintenance demands and raise the risk of unexpected downtime due to clogging, cleaning, or system failures. A custom-designed system helps prevent these problems and delivers stable, efficient operation from the start.
Air Technical Modeling ensures long-term reliability by delivering precise designs based on comprehensive data, which guarantees balanced extraction systems right from commissioning. It minimizes the need for post-commissioning adjustments by ensuring each system is designed “first-time right,” reducing downtime and ongoing maintenance demands. In addition, its scenario management capabilities allow for accurate predictions of future operating conditions, making it easier to adapt to changing needs while further cutting down on maintenance and cleaning intervals.
Air Technical Modeling integrates seamlessly with existing systems by providing advanced piping lists, equipment setups, and comprehensive visualizations. The modeling software allows for detailed simulations and design adjustments, ensuring that the new or modified extraction systems are compatible with existing setups, minimizing operational disruptions. Additionally, the system provides detailed plots for each section, allowing engineers to ensure effective integration.
