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S M O K E , E X H AU S T
AND PRESSURIZATION
SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
CONTENTS page
AIRONN:
Dynamic Air Management 5
System Components 79
J- Smart 121
References 171
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Aironn:
Dynamic Air Management
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A
ironn commenced operations with the purpose of being the manufacturers
in ventilation industry and forming its manufacturer identity as a speciali-
zed establishment focused on fans. Aironn, which manufactures fire,
smoke, pressurization fans and jet fans as its primary product group,
started out with setting up a Research and Development department. The company
considered Research & Development as a universal culture and strengthened its
competitiveness through innovation.
It was certificated that the Aironn products, which were tested by the organization
named Applus having an internationally accredited fire resistance test laboratory,
could resist to 300 °C for 2 hours. Aironn Tubeaxial Fan and Jet Fan groups also
have EN 12101-3 CE certificate.
Research & Development Department is separated into two working groups specific
to the subject; Combustion Group and Fan Design Group.
CFD studies and distinctive fan blade designs of Fan Design Group are carried out
within the body of Aironn. Aironn Test Laboratory established at the beginning of
2011 by means of fan test tunnels designed within Aironn as per the standards ope-
rates in order to experientially carry out the performance verification tests of axial
Fans, Cell Fans and Jet Fans within their product range.
While planning the location and design of test tunnels, the installations were con-
ducted with the foresight of a potential influence from flows outside the channels..
In the disciplines of air craft and mechanical engineering at the levels of bachelor
and master’s degrees, it is regularly checked if the values of fan performance mea-
surement realized by the expert engineers experienced in experimental aerodyna-
mics are in accordance with the verified numerical performance values.
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The department of ‘Fire-Fan Interaction and Analysis Laboratory’ based on optical
methods will also be set up in the developing test laboratory in near future.
Aironn analyzes through CFD the real interaction of axial fans, which will function in
the smoke exhaust shaft and fresh air shaft of jet fan system, at the time of indoor
fires and proposes solutions.
Aironn also realizes the automation services of its installed systems. J-Smart, which
is especially developed for jet fan automation, is an innovative practice. J-Smart also
brings along a significant advantage in terms of initial in-
vestment costs. Since it requires less cabling and material,
it provides 50 % savings on such costs. The jet fan can be
run at the required cycle between 0 & 100. The motors
consume 7 to 8 times more power in start-up compared to
their routine operation conditions. In J-Smart system, star-
ting current is less than 80 %. The facts that it can operate
at a cycle between 0 & 100 and the starting current is low
provide energy saving between 30 % and 50 %. As the motor is a soft start, mecha-
nical parts do not have difficulty which extends the life of the system. Motor runs
more silently. Since J-Smart system provides more data, it enables the control of the
system in a more versatile and proper manner.
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We are proud of being a domestic manufacturer investing in research
and development.
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R
esearch and Development, which is the main principle
of production according to the mentality of Aironn,
closely follows up productivity, certification, technologi-
cal and scientific developments. In our CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics) studies, we use 2 CFD
codes; Ansys CFX and CFD Design. We can now explain
the real behaviour of Aironn brand axial smoke exhaust
and jet fans, which we manufacture thanks to CFD
codes, for the evacuation of smoke in case of indoor
fires as well as their real interaction with the ambient
fluid system. The study on ascertaining the location and capacity of axial and jet fans
can now be explained via CFD numerically as well, and our firm is able to provide
objective answers to the customers. Aironn, with its CFD codes, can at the same
time make distinctive fan blade designs within its structure.
Aironn has many car park projects that solved via CFD the real interraction of jet fan
system and axial fans, which work with the smoke exhaust shaft and fresh air shaft,
to the fluid by applying smoke evacuation systems in car-parks at the time of fire.
Research and Development is the priority of our company that gains more and more
experience day by day in order to respond in the most correct and fastest way to the
immediate solution seeking of the market and calculation restrictions. Research and
Development department within Aironn is divided into two special study groups as
Combustion Group and Fan Design Group. Carrying out analysis as to under which
circumstances the indoor geometry and fresh air suction trigger and weaken fire in
case extinguishing system does not work in car-parks and enclosed spaces and
working on numerical methods are among the future goals of Combustion Group.
Fan design, on the other hand, is especially a sensitive subject that we pay special
attention to.
One of the mottos that we also adopted as our guidance is “There is no time and
cost difference between installing the pipe slanted or straight”. This might sound
simple to some, but is actually closely related to our fan design subject. In order to
improve the fluid system of our axial type smoke exhaust fans and jet fans, and
design fans which can function in line with the requirements of our customers, it is
required to improve the blades of the fans day by day.
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Research and Development, which is the main principle of production
for Aironn, means efficiency and following up the technological
and scientific developments by also applying them. Aironn does
the following study exampled below for all the equipment of fans
produced by Research and Development and Design team;
SUMMARY
In this study; in various sheet metal body designs, various sheet metal thickness
values and various load patterns, effects on load carrier sheet metal parts are exa-
mined by using finite element method. 3 different body types are studied and by
using different metal sheet thickness values in these body types, the conditions of
metal sheet parts that form the construction according to the parallel and vertical
fan axis installations are examined under static load.
Interior diameter of the examined fan is taken as 1250mm. Fan motor is a smoke
exhaust motor with 45 kW power and has a temperature endurance of 300°C/2H.
Fan propeller has nine blades.
Solidworks is used for CAD modelling and ANSYS v14 Mechanical is used for finite
element modelling.
In the study; various bending angles, bending times and sheet metal thickness
values are observed and various strain and stress values of motor and fan hub carr-
ying parts are recorded. Through these analyses, whether different constructions
and different sheet metal thickness values are convenient for the load pattern is
revealed.
INTRODUCTION
Fans are turbomachines which pressurize air and similar gases to make it flow through a
specific flow path. Generally, electric motors are used for driving fans. Fans consist of
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propeller, motor and body. Propeller and motor are assembled to the body by sheet metal
parts. In other words; body is the carrier of motor and propeller by support sheet metal
parts.
These sheet metal parts can be in various thicknesses, bending types and designs.
They are assembled to each other by welding and / or nuts & bolts to form the fan
body. The fan which is modelled has a cylindrical shaped outer body, 2 horizontal
ground assembly legs, 2 motor support legs and a motor carrying base.
MODELLING
3 different types of fan body were modelled. For cylindrical outer body, horizontal as-
sembly legs and motor support leg, the sheet thickness was taken as 4 mm. Two
different sheet thicknesses - 4 mm and 5 mm – were modelled for motor carrying
base. Various bending angles and extra bendings were tried for motor support leg.
Modelled fan bodies are;
Figure 3 – Body structure of bending angles of motor support legs for Type 1 fan body
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Figure 4 – Additional bendings on motor support leg for Type 2 fan body
Figure 5 – Type 3 fan body and bending angles of motor support leg
Projection of the motor leg was reflected over the motor carrying base drawing, and
the surface where the force would be applied in the analysis was formed.
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By use of SolidWorks program, fan bodies whose design and modelling had been
made, were later saved in .SLDPRT format by ‘save as’ option. This newly saved file
was invited to the program once more, and solid bodies were deleted and surface
bodies were formed.
Figure 7 – Surface bodies were formed by deleting solid bodies on the drawing.
ANALYSIS
ANSYS Static Structural module was used during calculations by finite element
method. Static Structural window was opened within Workbench window which is
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user interface and three dimensional figure models in STEP format were introduced
to the work page by selecting “import”.
Figure 9- ANSYS Workbench user interface and display image of Static Structural modules
As galvanized sheet was used at the stage of fan production, “structural steel” was
selected for the material features of parts for analysis purposes on “engineering
data” tab.
Figure 10 – “Engineering data” tab where the material features are introduced and material features
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By opening work analysis file program window where the material features were int-
roduced, sheet thickness features for surface charts were set down.
As the sheets would be connected to each other by nuts & bolts method, the holes
on the sheets to be connected were grouped within. For this grouping, “Named
Selection” was used.
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For the surfaces that are in contact, “Frictionless contact” type was selected. For de-
tached surfaces, “Pinball radius” was selected for the application of contact type.
Figure 13- Determination of the contact type and the selection of Pinball radius
For nuts & bolts method, “Bonded” contact type was applied to the edges of the clas-
sified holes. As the surfaces with holes were disjointed, it was enabled by use of
“Pinball radius” that the contacting edges identified each other.
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After necessary contacts were identified for fan sheet body model, boundary conditi-
ons were set to the problem. For the axial rotation of the fan horizontally, “fixed support”
boundary condition was identified to the bottom surface of horizontal assembly leg
and the part was fixed in numerical space. The weight of motor and fan was taken as
P = 290 kg and the centre of gravity was calculated in Solidworks program.
Figure 15 – Calculation of the centre of gravity coordinates of the motor and fan
In the definition of force for motor and fan, “Remote force” option was selected by
taking the centre of gravity coordinates of motor and fan as force application centre
of the force that is 2900N. Motor support leg projection surface was selected as
force application surface.
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After the definition of necessary boundary conditions for analysis, the process of
meshing was initiated by calculations using finite element method. After meshing,
the mesh quality is as follows;
Figure 17 – View of sheet metal parts after meshing and Orthogonal Quality
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Figure 20 –Element Quality after meshing
After the completion of meshing, the problem, to which the boundary conditions and
loads were defined, was solved by use of Solve tab. Meshing and definition of boun-
dary conditions were reformed in line with the body type and load pattern.
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COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS
1. Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-1
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
2. Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-1
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 5mm
3. Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-2
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
4. Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-3
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
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Figure 24- Analysis 2 – Total deformation of fan body in case of horizontal load
Figure 25- Analysis 3 – Total deformation of fan body in case of horizontal load
Figure 26- Analysis 4 – Total deformation of fan body in case of horizontal load
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In case of horizontal load, deformations of fan bodies over motor carrying base were
observed to be more. In 4 different analyses carried out, the total deformation
values in case of horizontal load are as follows;
1st Analysis: 1,61 mm
2nd Analysis: 0,87 mm
3rd Analysis: 1,56 mm
4th Analysis: 1,55 mm
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Figure 29- Analysis 3 – Equivalent stress on sheet metal parts
As seen in figures 27, 28, 29 and 30, the stress is concentrated on motor carrying
base and motor support legs. In 4 different analysis carried out, the maximum equ-
ivalent stress values on sheet metal parts are as follows;
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Distribution of Equivalent Stress Safety Factor on Fan Bodies
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Figure 34 - Analysis 4 • Equivalent stress safety factors on fan bodies
In analyses carried out for fan bodies in case of horizontal load, minimum equivalent
stress safety factors came out as follows;
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Figure 36 - Analysis 2 • Tensile stress safety factors on fan body
In analyses carried out for fan bodies in case of horizontal load, minimum
tensile stress safety factors came out as follows;
1st Analysis: 1,21
2nd Analysis: 1,47
3rd Analysis: 1,82
4th Analysis: 1,44
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Distribution of deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
in case of horizontal loading
Figure 39 - Analysis 1 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
Figure 40 - Analysis 2 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
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Figure 41 - Analysis 3 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
Figure 42 - Analysis 4 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
In figures 39, 40, 41 and 42, it is seen that the stress that occurs on motor carrying
base is concentrated around motor bolt connection holes. Regional stress and de-
formations on parts are shown by color dispersion.
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Distribution of deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 43 - Analysis 1 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 44 - Analysis 2 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
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Figure 45 - Analysis 3 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 46 - Analysis 4 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
In different analyses carried out for horizontal loading, the safety factor was over 1.
The minimum deformation value was observed in the second analysis and maximum
safety factor was in the third analysis.
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1) Stress on fan body in case of vertical loading
7 different analyses were carried out for vertical loading. The types of fan body and sheet metal
thickness of parts used in the analyses are as follows;
1st Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-1
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
2nd Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-1
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm (the number of motor connection holes is
reduced)
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
3rd Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-1
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 5mm
4th Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-2
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
5th Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-2
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm (bends are welded)
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
6th Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-2
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm (bends are welded)
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 5mm
7th Analysis
• Fan Body Type: Type-3
• Horizontal Ground Assembly Leg Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Cylindrical Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Support Leg sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
• Motor Carrying Base Sheet Metal Thickness: 4mm
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Figure 47 - Analysis 1 • Total deformation of fan body in case of vertical loading
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Figure 50 - Analysis 4 • Total deformation of fan body in case of vertical loading
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Figure 53 - Analysis 7 • Total deformation of fan body in case of vertical loading
In case of vertical loading for fan bodies, it was observed that the motor support leg
was forced to be twisted due to moment effect caused by the load. As per 7 different
analyses, the total deformation values in case of vertical loading are as follows;
1st Analysis: 1,33 mm
2nd Analysis: 1,33 mm
3rd Analysis: 1,18 mm
4th Analysis: 1,33 mm
5th Analysis: 1,19 mm
6th Analysis: 1,01 mm
7th Analysis: 1,51 mm
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Equivalent Stress on Sheet Metal Parts
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Figure 57 - Analysis 4 • Equivalent stress on sheet metal parts
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Figure 60 - Analysis 7 • Equivalent stress on sheet metal parts
As seen in figures 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60, the stress is concentrated on
motor carrying base and motor support legs. In 7 different analysis carried out, the
maximum equivalent stress values on sheet metal parts are as follows;
In case of vertical loading, the equivalent stress was observed to have reached the
highest value in the 1st and 7th analyses.
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Figure 62 - Analysis 2 • Equivalent stress safety factors on fan bodies
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Figure 65 - Analysis 5 • Equivalent stress safety factors on fan bodies
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Figure 67 - Analysis 7 • Equivalent stress safety factors on fan bodies
In analyses carried out for fan bodies in case of vertical loading, equivalent stress
minimum safety factors came out as follows;
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Figure 69 - Analysis 2 • Tensile stress safety factors on fan body
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Figure 72 - Analysis 5 • Tensile stress safety factors on fan body
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Figure 74 - Analysis 7 • Tensile stress safety factors on fan body
In analyses carried out for fan bodies in case of vertical loading, tensile stress
minimum safety factors came out as follows;
1st Analysis: 0,35
2nd Analysis: 0,79
3rd Analysis: 0,79
4th Analysis: 0,91
5th Analysis: 0,88
6th Analysis: 0,87
7th Analysis: 0,35
It was observed that the tensile stress was concentrated around the bending edges
of motor support leg.
Figure 75 - Analysis 1 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
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Figure 76 - Analysis 2 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
Figure 77 - Analysis 3 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
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Figure 78 - Analysis 4 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
Figure 79 - Analysis 5 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
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Figure 80 - Analysis 6 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
Figure 81- Analysis 7 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor carrying base
In figures 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 and 81, it is seen that the stress that occurs on motor carrying
base is concentrated around motor bolt connection holes. Regional stress and deformations on
parts are shown by color dispersion.
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Distribution of deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 82 - Analysis 1 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 83 - Analysis 2 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
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Figure 84 - Analysis 3 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 85 - Analysis 4 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
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Figure 86 - Analysis 5 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
Figure 87 - Analysis 6 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
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Figure 88 - Analysis 7 • Deformation, stress and safety factors on motor support leg
In different analyses carried out for vertical loading, the safety factor was over 1 in
the 4th analysis. The minimum deformation value was observed in the 6th
analysis.
RESULT
As a result of static analysis for axial fans carried out by finite elements method as
per 3 different fan body types, various sheet metal thicknesses and different loading
conditions modelled on the computer; it was concluded that Type-2 fan body was
more suitable for horizontal and vertical loading conditions. For horizontal loading,
motor carrying base which is in 4 mm thickness was found sufficient whereas motor
carrying base in 5 mm thickness was deformed less in case of vertical loading.
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OUR FAN TESTING LABS
It is a great source of pride both within ourselves and for our company to know that
our axial fan performance and motor power curves calculated by using numerical
methods are also confirmed experimentally.
While planning the location and design of test tunnels, the installations were con-
ducted with the foresight of a potential influence from flows outside the channels.
In the disciplines of air craft and mechanical engineering at the levels of bachelor
and master’s degrees, the values of fan performance measurement realized by the
expert engineers experienced in experimental aerodynamics were understood to be
in accordance with the verified numerical performance values.
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System Components
1 Jet Fan Car Park
Ventilation System
Definitions
V
entilation systems designed for enclosed car parks are planned based on
two basic needs. First need is to discharge gases –listed below- which are
hazardous to human health and released by the cars in the garage during
daily use. Second one is to help the evacuation of people and intervention
of fire brigades to the fire and reduce financial damage caused by high temperature
in case of fire.
EXHAUST GASES
Nitrous dioxide NO2
Carbon monoxide CO
Benzene C6H6
Benzo(a)pyrene BaP
Sulphuredioxide SO2
Lead Pb
Carbon C
Ozone O3
CO EFFECT
CO Concentration (Parts Per Million) Effect
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CAR PARK CO CONTROL
Germany Required CO ventilation level is 12-16m3/h-m2. This
makes 4 or 5 air changes per hour.
(Garagenveordnungen Der Länder)
England 6 air changes per hour is required in whole HVAC system
under normal circumstances. 50% of the exhaust points
must be near the ceiling, other 50% must be near the
ground. (Approved document B, Fire Safety, B3 section
11.6)
ABD ASHRAE 13.3 m3/h- m2 (3.7 l/s-m2)
NFPA 18 m3/h- m2 (5 l/s-m2)
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STANDARDS FOR SMOKE CONTROL
Smoke released from fires in enclosed car parks is very dangerous because it can
move very fast through the partitions in the car park without encountering any
obstacles.
If these partitions are wide and height of the car park is low, smoke free lower layer
depth decreases and smoke spreads in whole car park and it gets difficult to find
the source of fire because of poor visibility.
About ten years ago, enclosed car park ventilation was used to be made by exhaust
of dirty air and supply outdoor air only by use of ducted system or ventilation of
outdoor air naturally. This sytem was also used for the exhaust of smoke at the time
of fire.
The fact that ducted HVAC systems are cumbrous in installation, cost, energy con-
sumption, artitechtual conditions and aesthetics has recently paved the way for jet
fan systems that are more innovative and ergonomic and resulted them to become
more popular and widely used.
Basic principle of jet fan systems is directing smoke to the building exhaust ope-
nings (shafts) by creating momentum in necessary situations.This type of system
provides advantages in proper distribution of fresh air in the whole enclosed space
and exhaust of this air. This system is composed of main exhaust fans, exhaust
shafts; fresh air fans and fresh air shafts in multi storey car parks, jet fans, CO de-
tector systems, smoke or heat detector systems, smoke dampers, fresh air dampers,
main control panels and other panels.
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Advantages of jet fan systems over other systems;
Because the only duct line in a jet fan system is the building shaft; pressure losses
in jet fan systems will be less than the other systems. Consequently, power con-
sumption and operating costs of fan motors used in jet fan systems will be less than
the other systems.
In ducted systems, 50% of the exhaust grills are designed at ceiling level and 50%
of them are designed at ground level. Because jet fan systems create high velocity
air flows at ceiling level; heavy gases at the ground level are directed to exhaust
shaft by mixing with the exhaust flow. Taking into consideration that the smoke is
stratified at the ceiling level at the beginning of fire, ducted system will only use 50
% of its capacity. When the smoke reaches the ground, it will not be able to provide
the visibility range specified in standards.
REVERSE STRATIFICATION
VENTILATION
FIRE SOURCE
Another advantage of jet fan systems is keeping smoke under control in case of fire
by partitioning the car park according to the fire scenarios. So, ducted systems can
discharge smoke but cannot control smoke.
Jet fan systems can discharge smoke faster than traditional ducted systems
which typically have 10 air change rate per hour.
Jet fans are only used for directing airflow and reverse stratification if air flow velo-
city exceeds critical air flow velocity. Because car parks are very wide spaces, airflow
control is much more complicated. Jet fans should prevent smoke from diffusing
transversely through proper design.
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Jet fan systems should be considered as a whole. Every step concerning the system
should be considered properly and carefully. Proper design, CFD and car park analy-
ses are important steps in system’s design. Production, automation and service are
other important steps. Production should be supported by research and
development.
Air Flow
Critical Velocity
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2 System Design
1. In order to consider the car parks, which are used for motor vehicles, as open
type, the total opening area must be more than 5% of the floor area. Otherwise,
these car parks are considered enclosed. In open car parks, if the openings are
on both facades, they must be opposing and each opening area must be more
than half of the total necessary opening area. If the openings face an open space
like an areaway, the width of the open space in question must at least be as high
as story height of the car park and for each additional story opening to areaway,
it must be increased at least as much as its half. In enclosed car parks covering
a total area of over 600 m2, automatic sprinkler system, fire extinguisher cabinet
and hose couplings must be present.
2. For enclosed car parks over 2.000 m2, mechanical smoke exhaust system must
be set up. This system must be independent from other systems serving other
parts of the building and provide at least 10 air changes per hour.
As there is no criterion in the fire code of our country regarding the use of jet fans,
“Internationally accepted standards should be taken as a basis in matters not stated
in the regulations“ should be applied. Most known and applied source, “Code of
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RESEARCH AND DESIGN CFD
DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
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practice on functional recommendations and calculation
methods for smoke and heat control systems for covered
car parks” BS7346-7:2006, should be taken as a basis.
As per this standard, on the condition that jet fans are
used in car parks, smoke zones will be properly designed
for safety and automatic fire detection system will be set
up.
In the fire code of Turkey and other standards, it is stated
that 10 air changes minimum is required. However, the
word ‘minimum’ is generally omitted and ‘10 air changes’
is taken as a standard without the consideration of
design criteria. BS 7346-7:2006 mentions 4MW of fire
load in car parks having a sprinkler system. However, vehicles such as public trans-
port vehicles, minivans and jeeps, carry much more fire loads than what is specified
as a basis. As the usage of plastics has risen in the structure of such today’s vehic-
les, the fire load of these vehicles is at least twice more than the ones determined
for normal vehicles and there are also examples of some vehicles having five times
more fire loads. Also taking into account the materials used in automobile upholster,
the real fire potential will be much higher. While determining the smoke exhaust
rate, ‘10 air change’ generally remains insufficient.
The required minimum smoke exhaust theory should be based as per the following
data;
As per the specified values, the required minimum smoke exhaust rate is around
60.000 m3/h.
At the stage of designing jet fan ventilation systems, the following points should be
taken into consideration in general;
• Exhaust points
• Fresh air intake points
• Fire load in design
• Means of Egress
• Fire-fighting (Fire brigades’ access point to the building)
• Car park geometry
• Required Fresh air flow rate
• Required Exhaust air flow rate
• Smoke control
• Activation of jet fans
• Other factors
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2.2.1 Exhaust system
One or more exhaust outlets are placed at the points that are believed to be most
appropriate and practical. They are most ideal to be across the fresh air intake and
at the furthest point within the car-park borders. Minimum two parallel fans should
be placed to each exhaust shaft.Exhaust shafts should either be of ferro-concrete or
steel construction. These practices will enable an effective air flow within the car
park.
Big car parks should be divided into zones taking into account the standardized bo-
undaries and geometry. Each zone should have an exhaust shaft. These exhaust
shafts should be away from the zone borders if there is not any physical division in
between the zones. As per BS, zone border should be 2.000 m2 in sprinkler free
systems and 4.000 m2 in systems with sprinkler.
The car parks should be designed in a way to supply fresh air. In single storey car
parks, ramps usually supply this need. Fresh air supply enables the ramps that are
exposed to high concentrations of poisonous gas released due to traffic to be effici-
ently ventilated.
In multi-storey car parks, alternative ways are being developed for fresh air supply.
For fresh air supply in these car parks, holes for fresh air shafts are born on walls
and fans are placed inside the shafts.
Fire load calculation is an important factor for creating a realistic design and calcu-
lating a reliable ventilation flow rate.
It is generally accepted that 4 MW of energy is released from a car fire at peak heat
release rate. However, as stated earlier, some vehicle types have much more fire
loads than this.
The emergency exit points and access route of fire brigades should be determined
at the stage of designing. To avoid exposure to smoke in emergency exit and fire
brigade access points, these points should be well identified. During jet fan distribu-
tion and localization of shafts, this factor should not be overlooked.
As shown in Figure 1, smoke is controlled at the time of fire in order to keep the po-
isonous gases away from the emergency exits and through that way, fresh air is pre-
served in bigger part of the car park.
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This is one of the main differences that distinguish the ducted systems from jet fan
system. Ducted systems discharge the flue gases from the grills located both low
and high. Jet Fan Systems, on the other hand, different in principle provides a better
smoke control with the help of jet fans.
FRESH AIR
Ducted System
50 % suction from
upper section
50 % suction from
lower section
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2.2.5. Fire-fighting
Rendering the access of fire brigades to the building as well as their fire-fighting
efforts possible is the key factor of a car-park ventilation system. Regardless of
where the fire breaks out, the design of the building should allow the fire- fighting
teams to find at least one access point not affected by the smoke. So, by keeping
the visibility range at sufficient levels, it is enabled that the fire brigades approach
the scene safer and intervene in a more cautious way.
Ducted systems that can be identified as “traditional” cause the visibility range to
be at limited levels by letting smoke spread to all parts of the car park, so it hinders
human escape and fire brigades’ reach to the fire point as well as their intervention.
With the help of an exhaust flow rate calculated by taking the engineer’s approach,
jet fan system can control the smoke regardless of car park size. This will make both
the reach of emergency exit points and the access and intervention of fire brigades
possible.
Fans inside shaft supply required amount of air and keep the CO concentration
inside the car park at a specific rate depending on the level of poisonous gases re-
leased due to vehicle traffic inside.
The highest CO concentration allowed by World Health Organization (WHO 1987) in
order to create a healthy environment inside the car parks is;
75 ppm for 1 hour
25 ppm for 8 hours
In German Standards (2004), this rate is declared as 50 to 60 in average for a 15
minute long period. In English Standards (2006), it is 30 ppm for 8 hours and cannot
exceed 90 ppm on ramps and holes for 15 minutes. The practice in our country is
close to German Standards.
Under normal ventilation conditions, air flow rates can be set as 3 air changes per
hour at the times when vehicle traffic is not intense inside the car park. The number
of jet fans that are controlled as per the level of poisonous gases inside and the qu-
antity of flow rates can be diversified.
For daily ventilation, ‘4 to 5 air changes’ is applied per hour in our country.
The cycle of the jet fans identified by the fresh air quantity supplied depending on
the smoke release and the exhaust quantity during fire is switched by means of
sensors. Fresh air supplied during smoke exhaust/discharge circulates all through
the fire zone by means of jet fans which are located according to the previously de-
termined fire scenario. By this way, the smoke is carried to the shaft dampers.
However, it is important to state that the shaft dampers only at the fire zone should
be open at the time of fire. The closed shaft dampers on other floors will prevent the
spread of smoke to these floors.
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Region-1 Region-1
Region-2 Region-2
Region-3 Region-3
Fire
Control
System In
Region 2
Region-1 Region-1
Region-2 Region-2
Region-3 Region-3
Region-1
Region-2
Region-3
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2.2.7. Smoke Control
Smoke exhaust system is set up in order to evacuate the people in the car park at
the time of fire before they are harmed by the smoke, increase the visibility range of
the fire brigades who arrive at the scene of incident and prevent the temperature
rise within the car park.
As a basic guide, in order to keep the smoke under control, it should be discharged
with the exhaust capacity as much as the least released smoke flow rate. Fan capa-
cities should be determined based on this criterion for car parks and zones less than
2000 m2 rather than 10 air change.
The smoke is directed to the exhaust point through an air corridor by the jet flows
created by the jet fans. At the time and after the exhaust system and jet fans catch
the smoke, a smoke corridor will be formed.
Jet fans to be activated at the time of fire depend on the zone where the fire breaks
out. The information provided through the fire detection system helps the fans
control the smoke flow.
The activation of all the jet fans available or many in numbers causes excessive and
unbounded air flow also overloading the shafts. So, the car parks are divided into
zones having proper smoke control within in order to avoid the unnecessary functi-
oning of jet fans in big car parks.
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Air velocity in the corridor should be designed in a way to overcome the buoyancy
force the smoke was exposed to due to fire load. For this case, a nominal load of
4MW is taken into account. As all the air exhausted from the car park will flow in the
smoke corridor, it will also have a significant cooling effect on the flue gas. This way,
the fire damage caused by the flue gas will be reduced to a certain extent.
The width of the smoke corridor depends on a number that changes based on factors
such as the height of the above of the car park beam, number of the beam and
depth of the beam, size of the car park and car park geometry.
Taking the factors affecting the width of smoke corridor as a basis; velocity related
with the height of the above of the car park beam is required for the control of the
flow created by a certain fire load. Taking this into consideration, the air flow volume
to be exhausted from the car park will need to be calculated depending on the fire
conditions. This is figured in Figure 3.
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Figure 4- Protection of floors where there is no fire
At the time of system design, the below listed criteria should be taken into conside-
ration in order to ensure reliability.
• Fan impulse
• Distance between fans
• Number of fans
• Exhaust flow rates of fans in shafts
• Smoke displacement quantity
• Location limits
Jet fan impulse enables the movement of 8 times more of the air than the quantity
passing through the fan. As a result, the unnecessary usage of fans will render the
system useless as mentioned earlier. The usage of limited number of fans, on the
other hand, will remain insufficient for the system’s control of the air flow.
With regard to location limits, they affect the aerodynamic performance of the
system in forecasting the intervals in between and numbers of jet fans to be placed.
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Other Factors to be taken into consideration in project designing
1. Smoke exhaust shafts should be positioned as per the fire escape stair
locations.
2. During the positioning and directing of jet fans, it should be paid attention that
the entrained smoke will not affect the fire escape stairs and escape corridors
and not enter the safety halls and stairs due to dynamic pressure.
3. In jet fan systems, exhaust discharge fans should immediately become active to
enable the required smoke discharge. After the evacuation of the people from
the car park, jet fans should be activated to direct the smoke to exit points.
• The duration of this process depends on one or a few factors;
• The geometry and size of the car park
• Location and number of jet and discharge fans
• The number of people present in the car park
• Location and number of exits
• This time period is generally considered as 3 minutes.
4. The air velocity should not exceed 5 m/s in exit routes and ramps. Exceeding of
air velocity limit may hinder the people’s escape.
5. Main exhaust fan capacity should be divided into two and connected to different
power sources. If any problem occurs, at least 50% of the system will be working
this way.
6. Intake openings used for natural ventilation should be sufficient, there should be
no smoke recirculation and air should be well distributed. The maximum inflow
velocity should be 2m/s.
7. If the jet fans are placed on car park ceilings vertically over the vehicles, the ef-
ficiency is 55 % whereas when placed horizontally on the driving corridor ceiling,
the efficiency is 90 %.
8. In order to prevent the attraction of airflow to the ceiling (coanda effect), reflec-
tors are used in order to keep the air away from the ceiling.
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9. In open car-parks, dead spots can be eliminated by supporting the natural venti-
lation by jet fans.
10. Due to low ceiling height in underground car-parks (around 2.5 meters), it should
be taken into account that the smoke may spread to the whole floor in a very
short time in case of fire.
11. During the sizing of the fan group, pressure drop that occurs in the entire system
starting from the fresh air intake until the exhaust point should be taken into
account.
12. Beams or any other obstacle on the ceiling should be taken into account while
placing the jet fans. These obstacles cause turbulence by developing resistance
to airflow.
DISTANCE OF
SUCTION SIDE
13. Necessary precautions should be taken for the obstacles close to jet fans. The
beams and columns should not prevent the smoke from spreading along and
not cause turbulence. For the highest performance of fans, the distance
between the nearest beam/wall and fan should at least be 0.5 m at the fan ent-
rance and 2 m at the fan exit. Beam height should not be more than 0.4 m. In
case of otherwise, the fans should be hung down or the distance to the beam
should be increased.
14. As the installments such as springs, trays etc. pass underneath the beams, mo-
unting of jet fans adjacent to the ceiling does not provide an advantage in terms
of benefiting from the car park height. So, the bottom surface of the jet fan
should correspond to the bottom surface of the installment which is closest to
the floor.
15. Reflux of the smoke should not exceed 10 m.
16. Through jet fans, the air can be carried 20 to 80 meters away.
17. The size and number of jet fans depend on the purpose of use; whether it is for
smoke exhaust (CO) or smoke control.
18. At the stage of design, it is necessary to foresee the probable refluxes in case
of smoke. The refluxes extend the exhaust time as a result of the adverse direc-
tion of the smoke aimed to be discharged. The unwanted flow of smoke is also
a factor that affects negatively the escape of people and fire-brigade’s interven-
tion. There is also the risk of smoke entering the unnecessary areas and dama-
ging the building components in vain.
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Why do the refluxes occur?
After the smoke is first directed from the jet fan, displacement increases due to a
couple of environmental factors mentioned below and momentum effect of the fan
over the smoke will be less. As the smoke moves away from this jet effect, an irre-
gular flow will appear and start to spread. So, the arrangement of the jet fan distri-
bution from this angle at optimum level is an important factor.
2.6
Vcr,in (m/s)
2.2
1.8
1.4
1
0 500 1000 1500
q -N
conv (kW/m ) 2
AF = 26 m2 - Dh = 2.4 m - w = 16 m
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3 Design Control Stage
CFD Analyses
In the system in which the design stage is over and commissioning stage is next, per-
formance evaluation of the system is made with the help of “Cold Smoke Tests”. In
this test; smoke tablets and smoke generators are used to observe smoke dischar-
ge. However; if the system fails this test, a problem such as observing the system all
over again might be faced.
Consequently, simulating the test is a better choice than performing it in real life with
designed and constructed system. This will obviously be beneficial for the investor
in terms of time and cost.
If we are to comment on the car park volumes taking into account that there are cars
inside either moving or parked in, they have an irregular flow path. The fluid which
gained momentum by jet fans is exposed to various surface tensions (in other words
“friction forces”). In this point of view, it may not always be possible to predict fluid
movements without performing CFD analysis.
When interpreting cold flow analyses results, the system should meet the following
criteria in evaluating system performance:
• Conformity of jet fans to main flow space
• Suitability of shaft locations
• Preventing refluxes as much as possible
• No clearance
• System should meet the occupant comfort in terms of shaft air flow velocities
• Pressure gradient should not be higher than zero (in terms of refluxes)
In addition to fire smoke discharge analyses;
• Smoke mushroom cloud diameter should not exceed 10m
• Jet fan should make cooling effect (to prevent harmful effects of smoke on buil-
ding structure)
• Smoke should be diluted in terms of displacement (Poisoning effect of smoke
should not affect places in high displacement values – smoke is poisonous over
100ppm)
• Range of vision values should be in acceptable levels.
In order to evaluate the results when system is constructed and to verify the system
design; car park flow analyses are performed after pre-planning period. CFD process
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is performed for optimizing the system and locating clearances if any. Design steps
are as follows;
After two dimensional design, three dimensional solid geometry is built. Solution is
made after identifying the analysis values required for parameter value solutions
such as meshing, flow space in steady state or time dependent numerical web, so-
lution of flow equations in enclosed space; flow velocity, pressure, temperature, local
mean lifetime and smoke distribution and concentration, flow rate in any cross-
section, sufficiency of ventilation, performance of any fan in working conditions etc.
By ‘display’ and ‘complete analysis’ options, problem solving results are revealed in
a clearer way.
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t = 240 s
t = 240 s
t = 240 s
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3.3 Cooling Effect of Jet Fans
Below are some figures that we believe might be useful. We conducted a study to
prove that jet fans also had a cooling effect. According to this study, the temperatu-
re of smoke which drifts throughout the space can be reduced down to 30˚C.
Consequently, sprinkler equipments which are far from the fire will not be activated
and will be prevented from operated in vain.
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Figure 8 – Space Temperature Distribution
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3
System Components
1 Jet Fan Car Park Ventilation
System Definitions
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n the scope of car park ventilation and smoke exhaust systems; car-parks are
designed reqiuring the usage of Jet fan ventilation systems, which leaves out the
necessity of a duct within the car parks, combined with Jet Fans, Axial Exhaust
Fans and Fresh Air Fans.
The system works with the control of jet fans in sufficient numbers, as combined with
the usage of main axial exhaust fans in proper capacity, according to sensed CO con-
centrations and smoke signals, from a programmable main control panel, in line with
the flow chart which had been determined earlier.
All the equipment and services provided below including detailed engineering
studies, project management as described below should be perceived as the inse-
perable parts of Car Park ventilation system with Jet Fans.
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Main Components of Jet Fan Systems
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Storey Dampers (axial fan dampers, wall
dampers)
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Detection accessories which ensure smooth operation of ventilation
system:
CO detection systems
By means of CO detection systems, air pollution inside car park can be measured at
any time. In line with these measurements, ventilation system works in various ca-
pacity levels as per the need. So, ventilation system works with part load when the
car park is not fully used whereas it works with full load when the car park is full.
Sensors are distributed and addressed in car park according to the related codes.
These components and information flow among them are demonstrated below.
Smoke/Fire
detection system
Control Panel
Smoke dampers
Jet fans
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2 Definitions of System
Components
1. Axial Type Smoke Exhaust Fans (300˚C, durable for 2 hours)
General features which axial type smoke exhaust fans should have are listed below;
• Fan body should be larger than gear and motor group.
• Fan body should be manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel and fan hub
should be manufactured from cast aluminum.
• Fans should conform to the temperature and endurance values (300˚C and 2
hours of duration) specified in EN 12101-3.
• Fan motors should have the certificates which show that they conform to fire re-
sistance class.
• Isolated with ISO-H and in IP 55 protection class, fan motor should be single or
double speed IEC type motor. Fan and motor combination should have tempera-
ture endurance certificate (Standart EN 12101-3)
• Fan blades should be assembled in correct angle with the hub which can meet
the required air flow rate. They also should be balanced statically and dynami-
cally according to DIN ISO 1940-1.
• Fan body linkage components and motors should have the implementation flexi-
bility for horizontal and vertical assembly.
• In cases that the sound levels of fans are considered critical, they may also be
supplied with sound absorber body (with double casing, 50 mm rock wool isola-
tion and shell type body).
• All the accessories which are used with these fans should endure specified
maximum operating temperature.
• There should be inspection hatches in the body of these fans which enable
access to motor and make wiring easier.
• There should be a terminal box coupled on the fan which has high temperature
endurance and manufactured from aluminum. Fan motors should be in IP55 pro-
tection class.
• Power switch box connectors should be manufactured from ceramic.
• Fan assembly supports and spring vibration isolators, which are suitable for ho-
rizontal and vertical assembly, should be supplied with the fan.
• 2 asbest free, fire proof flexible duct connection components and their accesso-
ries which support the connection between fan and ducting should be supplied
with each fan.
• On the condition that the air reverse-returns when the fan is not working or one
of the parallel mounted fans is working, and if the suctioning of air over the non-
working fan (by-pass) is mentioned in the project ; back draft damper moving
with the air flow should be mounted to the air outlets of these fans. If these
dampers are required to be motor driven, one piece of micro switch should be
placed on the damper in order to see if it is completely open and the axial fan
should not be activated before the damper is in completely open position. (except
for emergency situations)
• Unless otherwise specified, selected fan maximum rotational cycle should be
1475 rpm.
• Power supply should be 380V/50Hz/3 phase
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2. Axial Type Fresh Air Fans
• Jet fans should have a body manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel and
should be in form of axial fans.
• Fans should conform to the temperature and endurance values specified in EN
12101-3.
• Inlets and outlets of jet fans should have a sound absorber and bodies of jet fans
should be manufactured in one piece form.
• According to DIN ISO 1940-1 norm, it will be statically and dynamically balanced
at Q=6,3 quality.
• With ISO-H isolation and at IP55 protection class, single speed IEC type motors,
which are suitable to run with double speed or frequency convertor, will be used.
Together with the fan and motor combinatoion, it should have temperature en-
durance certificate (EN 12101-3 standard).
• Assembly supports should be assembled to the fan body.
• Directing blades made of galvanized steel should be existent at the air outlet of
the fan in order to direct the airflow.
• Fan motor should be 3 phase IEC motor and of efficiency class IE2, insulation
class H, protection class IP54. The front connections of the motor exposed to air
current with the terminal box outside the body should be made. The cable chan-
nels should be made of steel and convenient to function under ambient tempe-
ratures. Terminal box protection class should be IP65 and motors should either
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be double or single cycle. For the ease of assembly, there should be support legs
on the fan body.
• After the jet fans are hung in place and in case a motor intervention is required,
the jet fans should have a sliding motor assembly eliminating the need of taking
the jet fan down.
• In order to avoid any foreign material to gain access inside the fan, protection
grid should be mounted over the fan inlet and this grid should be made of gan-
vanized steel wires.
4. Storey Dampers
Smoke dampers, which are commanded by car park ventilation/jet fan system
control panel, has multiple fan blades and suitable for operation in high temperatu-
re levels. Drive on/drive off and off position should have an indicator, the length of
a single blade should not exceed 2.0 m, the thickness of blades should be 1,50 mm
minimum and airfoil. Damper frame should be manufactured from galvanized sheet
metal.
Frame should have a flange which allows damper to be directly mounted to the wall.
Damper blades are moved by a servomotor which is connected to its body.
Servomotor and its mechanism are placed in an independent partition in the damper
body.
Jet fan ventilation systems should be designed central control panel (if defined,
support control panels) and a PLC programmed according to an operation algorithm
during project phase, and operate with car park CO and smoke detection systems
integratedly.
Storey dampers, fresh air fans, jet fans and exhaust fans should be controllable by
these control panels according to the fire scenario which had been determined.
Main MASTER PANEL should be located in automation room and by using this panel;
conditions of zones and faults of systems in the zones should be tracked.
For the control of all the system components and panels from a single centre, the
car park may be watched, commanded and controlled through a computer to be
located in an area outside the car park and a screen connected to it.
Frequency converters of main shaft and jet fans should be located inside theses
control panels. The control points for Jet & Axial fans, which are to be controlled by
means of frequency converters, are listed below;
• Operating information
• Fault information
• Control in desired cycle rate between 0% - 100% - proportional control
• Rotation selection (For bi-directional fans)
• Reporting on Operation duration
• Maintenance time alert
• “Motor over loaded” alert
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• “Motor stopped” alert
• “Low voltage” alert
• “High voltage” alert
• “Grounding fault” alert
• U/V/W phase for each (grounding short circuit information)
• Phase U-V, U-W, V-W short circuit information
Related automation software, all internal and operational diagrams and program-
ming should be supplied with control panel.
Maintenance switches:
In order to be able to de-energize during maintenance, there should be on and off
maintenance switch on the jet fans. If there is lock switch on the control panel for
jet fan, there might not be an extra maintenance switch.
With the fire signal, it should be enabled that fans are constantly run at high tempe-
rature by by-passing the frequency convertors and thermic protectors on the panels.
It should be possible to observe all the system components through a touch screen
of LCD panel on the Master panel and intervene.
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6. CDF (Computational Fluid Dynamics Stimulation)
For achieving smoke control in a closed space, project design is made according to
air volume to be exhausted, shape and size of car parking garage, jet fan selection
determined by shaft locations. Project is supported by computational fluid dynamics
analyses. It is examined by the simulations generated by these analyses which focus
on discharge of exhaust gases in building in daily use or in case of fire. This way, the
behaviour of air flow and smoke exhaust in a real case can be foreseen.
In order to verify the project studies on jet fan ventilation system and ascertain the
position of jet fans in a sensitive manner, 3D model of the car park in question
should be formed and computional fluid dynamics stimulation should be done under
the defined conditions. Stimulation should be done through CFX, CFDesign or similar
internationally known software. The number and location of jet fans should be opti-
mized depending on the stimulation results.
All electrical data, current values consumed by the fans at various speeds, sound
levels, air volumes should be measured and presented as a report. The software on
the control panel should be checked and necessary settings/revisions should be
made according to field measurements. Whether the system scenario is realistic or
not should be checked and necessary corrections should be made. Cold smoke test
should be carried out at different floor and zones and the functionality of the system
should be confirmed. All the results should be presented as a report.
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4
Project Management
Period
1. PREPARATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY
2. ASSEMBLY
• Assembly safety
• Mechanical assembly
• Controls on jet fans prior to assembly, jet fan assembly
• Controls on axial fans prior to assembly, axial fan assembly
• Mechanical assembly of dampers and sound absorbers
• Electrical equipment assembly
• Automation panel assembly
• Wiring assembly
• End connections of panels and fan motors, connection of jet fans to grid circuit
3. COMMISSIONING
Start up
• System control panel
• Controls on jet fans before start-up
• Controls on axial fans before start-up
4. TEST
• System mechanical tests
• Sytem electrical tests
• System functional tests
• Smoke test
• Cold smoke test
• Hot smoke test
• CFD test
• Real fire test
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1 Preparations before the
Assembly
B
efore giving a start to the assembly, it is very important to go through the
following tasks. First of all, necessary assignments should be made within
the supplier and project officer should be designated. This project officer
will be in close communication with the customer at all the stages of
system set-up in the field until the end of the project and will be responsible for the
smooth commissioning of the system.
The details not shown in the project should be checked in the car park;
• Openings not visible in the plan, possible by-pass points,
• Obstacles, extremely low beams and/or curtain walls,
• Locations, directions and structures of ramps and/or vehicle entrance/exit
points openings
• Structure of shafts, especially the shaft inlets opening outwards should be
checked.
• The locations of air dampers to be put in shafts should be checked.
• Attention should be paid to the release points of exhaust air to the atmosphere
Scenarios for the daily and emergency operations of the system should be determi-
ned. After this, all will be programmed to PLC (Programmable Logic Card) by the aut-
horized control panel manufacturer. For the proper setting of this scenario, a systems
flowchart should be prepared by the supplier. This chart should be shared with the
customer and project officers. The supplier should also check the types of energy
cables that will command the project equipment and make the necessary warnings
ensuring the usage of correct cable types in the field. Otherwise, although the field
equipment is fire resistant, the whole system may lose its function at the time of fire
due to the usage of incorrect cable types and that the cables are not fire resistant.
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2 Assembly
Assembly Safety
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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
• Position of jet fan mounting should be in compliance with the project. If there is
anything non-conforming /against the project, the project officers should be in-
formed and made aware accordingly. Necessary measures should be taken in
the field.
• Jet fans can either be directly mounted to the ceiling or hung by a suspension
system depending on the structure of the ceiling.
• Jet fan should be mounted as in balanced and proper state should not oscillate
and cause tautening of the body, jet fan blades should be prevented from
rubbing the body.
• Jet fan mounting holes should first be marked on the ceiling by use of a templa-
te and then drilled.
• Anchor bolts should be screwed well and balanced.
• Jet fan carrier rails are recommended to be mounted to the ceiling by use of
minimum M8 screws.
• If there are obstructions in the direction of jet fan air outlets, jet fan should be
levelled down and/or horizontally moved. All changes should be noted to the
project and reported to the project officers.
• The lengths and diameters of carrier should be sufficient and the weight of the
jet fan unit should be distributed equally on the carrier.
• Jet fan body should be protected against any deformation throughout the as-
sembly process.
• Jet fan should be within reach for maintenance works.
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Controls on axial fans before assembly
• Local laws, standards, norms and rules should be taken into consideration.
• If the fan is mounted outdoors, rain water should certainly be prevented from
gaining access into the fan or the isolation. Flexible connection should be used
in round sound absorber connection of fans. This is generally a well-accepted
practice.
• “Vibration isolator” should be placed beneath the fan carrier legs in order to avoid
active and passive vibration.
• It should be ensured that the fan mounting location is convenient for maintenan-
ce works.
• Hot-dip galvanized cable ducts should be used for electric cables and these
cables should be properly installed through these ducts.
• Data cables should not be installed in the same duct with the energy cables.
Energy cables have a negative effect on the transmitted data.
• All kinds of cables should be addressed in a systematic way and labeled with a
durable material.
• Cables should be selected as per the conditions of fire code in practice.
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• The cables should be in one piece with no joints from the supply point until the
receiver.
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3 Commissioning
Start-up
While running the jet fan once more to see if it is in operational order, the following
controls should be made;
• Current (amperage) measurement should be made at both speeds and it should
be ensured that the measured rates are not above the nominal currents stated in
the label.
• It should be ensured that the jet fan blades rotate in a smooth manner and there
is no extreme sound caused by vibration.
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4 Test
All the fans that have been mounted are checked mechanically in order to see if they
are secure enough.
It should be checked that the jet fan blades rotate smoothly.
It should be ensured that there is no extreme sound caused by vibration.
Flexibility of vibration insulator pads during the operation of fans should be checked.
Voltage reaching each fan motor is measured. It should be observed that the fan is
suitable for the operating voltage and all three phases are complete and in close
rates.
Current (amperage) measurement should be made at both speeds and it should be
ensured that the measured rates are not above the nominal currents stated in the
label.
Before giving a start to system functional tests, the operations of CO and smoke de-
tection systems to relay data to car-park ventilation system should be checked by
the customer. The contractor should not initiate the functional tests before receiving
a confirmation from the customer.
It is checked that the system is operating synchronously as per the fire and ventila-
tion scenarios. It is checked that the CO detection, fire detection and other signals
reach the automation panel. It should be tested that there is no problem in the ope-
ration of jet fans, exhaust and fresh air fans, motor operated dampers in the way
they are programmed as per the CO/fire signals coming from the areas stated in the
project. The operation of fans is tested under daily ventilation conditions.
In cold smoke test, artificial smoke is generated by special smoke tablets or smoke
machines in an area selected as per the demand of the customer. Signal of the
sensor in that area is obtained artificially. It is observed that the fans connected to
this signal operate in accordance with the fire scenario. Before the smoke spreads
out, it is observed that the smoke is directed to the exhaust point under the control
of jet fans and discharged.
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Hot Smoke Test
Hot Smoke Test should certainly be carried out in the custody of fire brigades only
after the permission granted by the local fire authority.
In hot smoke test, hot smoke is generated by use of special fire trays in an area se-
lected in line with the demand of the customer. It is aimed to exhaust the smoke at
high temperature caused by the conflagration of flammable chemicals on these
trays. Signal of the sensor in that area is obtained artificially. It is observed that the
fans connected to this signal operate in accordance with the fire scenario. Before
the smoke spreads out, it is observed that the smoke is directed to the exhaust point
under the control of jet fans and discharged.
CFD Test
The purpose is to start a car fire in a virtual environment and observe the smoke
exhaust ability of the car park ventilation system. This way, safety of the system can
be improved by making critical decisions even before the assembly process.
Before CFD analysis, the following subjects should be mutually agreed upon;
• Approved projects should be received from the customer.
• Critical fire points should be ascertained on the project.
• Fire size in MW, number of cars planned to be burnt, number of fires to break
out should be decided.
• Fire curve should be agreed.
After agreement is reached regarding these items, the contractor will carry out CDF
analysis, prepare the necessary modellings and report to be submitted to the
approval.
Real fire test should certainly be carried out in the custody of fire brigades only after
the permission granted by the local fire authority.
In real fire test, a car is set on fire at an area selected as per the demand of the cus-
tomer and hot smoke is generated. It is aimed to exhaust the smoke at high tempe-
rature caused by the fire artificially started inside these cars. Actual / Artificial signal
of the sensor in that area is obtained. It is observed that the fans connected to this
signal operate in accordance with the fire scenario. Before the smoke spreads out,
it is observed that the smoke is directed to the exhaust point under the control of jet
fans and discharged.
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5 Periodical Control and
Maintenance
In order not to face with an undesired condition, periodical controls should be regu-
larly made.
The following controls are recommended to be made once a year;
ATTENTION! The operations mentioned in items a,b and c should be carried out
after electricity is cut off from the master switch.
a. It should be ensured that the hub screw of the fan blade is not loose; if so, it
should be tightened.
b. If fan blade is dirty, it should be cleaned.
c. It should be ensured that the protecting components are in place.
d. Current (amperage) measurement should be made at both speeds.
e. Vibration should be checked.
f. Whether there is a loud noise caused by the engine bearing should be checked.
Vibration detection: dirty and corroded blades may lead to an increase in vibration.
In this case, the blades should be cleaned or balanced once again; if no result is ob-
tained, it might be necessary to renew the blade.
Roller Bearings: average life expectancy of bearings mostly depends on the opera-
ting conditions and the environment. Sound and heating should be checked periodi-
cally. It is recommended that the results of controls as of the first start-up should be
recorded.
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Pressurization Systems
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Pressurization Systems
NFPA 92
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Fire Pressure
Ks : 3460 kg K/(m2s2)
T0 : Ambient temperature (K)
TF : Fire scene temperature (K)
h : Ceiling height x 2/3
To = 294 K (21˚C)
Tf = 1200 K (927˚C)
h = (2/3) x 2.75m
ΔP = 16.3 Pa
With safety factor of 1.5
ΔP = 16.3 Pa x 1.5 ≈ 25 Pa
The force applied to the door handle to open the door by overcoming the force
applied on the door both by the pressurized air and automatic door closer should not
exceed 110 Newton.
Mr + A ΔP (W/2) – F (W-d) = 0
ΔP : pressure difference, (Pa)
F : total force to open the door, (N),
Mr : Door closer and friction moments, (N.m)
W : Door width, (m)
A : Door area, (m2)
d : distance between door handle and door frame, (m)
Fr = Mr / (w-d)
Fr : Force which must be applied to overcome Mr moment, (N),
Mr : Door closer and friction moments, (N.m)
W : Door width, (m)
d : distance between door handle and door frame, (m)
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The force which is required to overcome forces applied by door closing device and
friction is specified by Fr. Fr force should be considered in determining upper pres-
sure difference value. Detailed information about Fr values can be found in Design
of Smoke Management System and NFPA 92.
W=1m
H = 2.15 m
d = 0.075 m
F = 110 N
ΔP = 2 (W-d) (F - Fr) / (W A)
For Fr = 40 N then ΔP = 60 Pa
For Fr = 25 N then ΔP = 73 Pa
(8) Pressurization system should provide required air velocity which is enough to
prevent smoke access into the pressurized space during fire-fighting. This air velo-
city value should be provided when the doors of two adjacent floors and escape
doors are full open. Average velocity value should at least be 1 m/s when all the
doors are full open.
No wall clearance
Critical velocity (m/s)
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Excessive Pressure Prevention Methods
Pressure sensor
(12) Air supply from multiple points should be made for pressurizing enclosed stair-
cases higher than 25 m. When air supply is made from two supply points, the distan-
ce in between these points must at least be half of the staircase height. If the height
of the building is more than 51.50m, then there should be a supply point in every
floor or in every three floors.
Pressurization fan
Roof level Supply air
Exterior door
Duct
Pressurization fan
Exterior door
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There are two main criteria in pressurizing stairwells; one is maintaining the minimum
pressure difference value which will prevent smoke ingress into stairwell and the
other is keeping the value below the maksimum pressure difference which hinders
the opening of doors. The higher the building is, more problems in meeting the
maximum and minimum pressure difference criteria depending on the outside tem-
perature appear.
Height Limitation
Duct
Pressurization fan
Outside door
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1 Stairways
In case of a fire in a building, stairwells should be available for residents to evacua-
te the building easily. To avoid smoke ingress into the stairwell, a supply fan should
be used for supplying fresh air into the stairwell (which is called pressurization). The
principle of stairwell pressurization systems is generally based on a blow system
from a single point by use of a fan placed on the buildings. Smoke control using pres-
surization can be achieved by overcoming forces caused by chimney effect, wind
effect and fire (temperature) effect.
Stairwell pressurization is generally made by placing the fan in the top of the building
and supplying air from single point. We say generally here because the fan does not
necessarily have to be placed on top of the building. It is also possible to locate the
fan at the base of the building and pressurize through bottom blowing. The tests in
which the exit door is open and air is supply is from one point showed that the pres-
sure difference between the stairway and the occupied space at the areas close to
the air supply was at a high level preventing the opening of doors and remained in-
sufficient in avoiding smoke ingress at remote points. Particularly, this situation is
felt more significantly in high buildings. Multiple point supply methods are used for
eliminating the disadvantages of one point supply. Air supply from multiple points
means the supply of air through outlets at different locations into the stairwell by a
fan connected ducting system. By using this method, a much more stable pressure
distribution can be achieved.
The system is simply composed of fan, frequency inverter, smoke detector, control
unit, control panel and pressure differential sensor. When the doors are closed, fre-
quency inverter adjusts the fan speed according to the data transmitted from pres-
sure sensor to keep pressure differential of 50Pa between stairwell and indoor. In
case of fire, frequency inverter adjusts fan speed to maintain air flow in 1m/s velo-
city opposite to the direction of the stairs according to the data transmitted from the
control panel when the smoke is detected by the detector. This has two aims; first
is to evacuate people safely and second is to make the intervention of fire brigades
easier.
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Sample Pressurization Fan Flow Rate and Pressure Loss Calculation
As per the standard called “Class E” in BS 5588 – Part 4, calculations are made
based on buildings which have an evacuation time of more than 10 minutes.
If the doors between stairwell and indoor are closed, air inside the stairwell will
infiltrate into occupied spaces. Infiltration area for each floor can be found by
Table 1.
İnflitration area
Constructional Component Wall tightness
ratio A/Awall
İnflitration area
ratio A/Awall
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Area of infiltration from stair door can be found with Table 2
Inflitration area value in the ground floor where the main exit door is found as
0.02m2 and this value is 0.01 m2 in other floors.
Because stairwell door (SI_mk) and stairwell wall (SI_md) are parallel connected
flow ways; the total effective inflitration area between stairwell and occupied space
in ground floor (z) is;
Ası_mz = Ası_md + Ası_mkz = 0,00453 + 0,02 = 0,02422 m2
For the desired pressure value of 50 Pa between stairwell and corridor when the
doors are closed (KK), air flow rate passing through infiltration area of 0.3006 m2 is
calculated as follows;
In case main exit door in the ground floor, the door of fire floor (the floor where the
fire broke out) and the door of the floor above the fire floor are open; the velocity
of the air flowing through these doors should be 1 m/s minimum
In case the infiltration is caused by open doors, inflitration area is the same as the
door sectional area. Pressure difference between hallway and outside is conside-
red to be zero in ground floor.
When the air flows from open doors, infiltration area can be accepted as the
sectional area of the doors. Because air flow velocity through open doors is
considered as 1 m/s, air flow rate in fire floor (yk), which should be discharged
from open stair door (SI_yk) to outside is;
Qsı_yk = 1.932 m2 x 1 m/s = 1.932 m3/s
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The air which is infiltrated from fire floor to lobby, hallway or occupied spaces should
be able to flow outside the building freely. To accomplish this, infiltration areas and
openings in building envelope should be sufficient in fire floor. Otherwise, a ventila-
tion opening should be made to the fire-escape stairs from the adjacent space.
This opening is considered as a series of air flow paths with door in stairs. Effective
flow area in this case is:
Asd_yk = 0.718 m2
Required pressure difference for air to flow at a rate of 1.932 m3/s from an
effective infiltration area of 0.718 m2 is;
Effective infiltration area should be calculated for the floor which is above the fire
floor. However, infiltration area value of the outside walls will be used instead of ven-
tilation opening for this floor.
Infiltration area from the outside walls (from Table 1);
Infiltration area, from the doors opening to the stairs and from the walls to the occu-
pied spaces, of the other 17 floors (kk) where the doors are closed is calculated as:
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So, total infiltration area between stairwell and outside is calculated as:
Asd= 1.932 + 0.718 + 0.0328 + 0.221= 2.904 m2 And air flow rate as per
velocity criterion is:
In case main exit door in the ground floor, the door of fire floor (the floor where the
fire broke out) and the door above the fire floor are open, required air flow rate to
keep pressure difference at 10Pa between these floors and outside is:
Total infiltration area between stairwell and outside in three floors (ak) where there
are open doors (ak) is calculated as;
In case all the doors are closed and the pressure difference is 50Pa Qkk = 1.764
m3/s
Velocity criterion when there is minimum 1 m/s of air velocity from open doors Qhk
= 7.8 m3/s
Because the velocity criterion is the highest value, it is the required air flow value for
fan selection. Required minimum air flow rate is 1.764 m3/s for keeping pressure
difference at 50Pa and elimination of infiltration when all the doors are closed. If it
is very high, the pressure difference cannot be stable at 50Pa and this can cause
difficulty in opening the doors.
To eliminate this, relief damper or frequency inverter control should be used.
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Pressure Loss Calculations of Ducts
Table 4.5 Absolute Surface Roughness Coefficient for Duct Materials (ε)
For the sheet metal duct from the table; ε = 0.15 mm = 15 x 10^4 m
Inertia forces
Viscosity forces
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Re = 10,05/15,68 x 10^-6 = 5 10^5
Duct pressure loss co-efficient value is found “λ = 0.024” from Chart 1.1 by using
ε/d ratio and Reynolds number;
Reynolds number Re
Smoke
For air at 20 ˚C
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p1 – p2 : Pressure difference between certain points (N/m2 = Pa)
l : Duct length (m)
R : Pressure loss in 1 meter (Pa/m)
λ : Duct pressure loss coefficient
d : Duct diameter (m)
ρ : Density of air (kg/m3)
v : Velocity of air (m/s)
Pressure losses on the diffusers and dampers should also be added to calculated
pressure loss.
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2 Elevators
Elevators – ARTICLE 62
• Elevator well and engine room should resist fire at least for 60 minutes and be
manufactured from non-flammable materials.
• In the elevator well, there should be a ventilation and smoke discharge chimney
which has an area of 0.025 times more than the well area (area of the chimney
can at least be 0.1m2) or wells should be pressurized.
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Jet Fans
AIR-JF SERIES
AXIAL
JET FANS
Rail assembly structure which allows Adjustable baffle Protection grill for fan inlet Racking legs which allows assembling in
easy access to motor-fan group without various dimension ranges
demounting the device.
Aironn design special fan blade form Dynamically balanced fan hub
which allows bi-directional blowing
without loss
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C D E G ØN
MODEL Thrust Motor power (kW) Current draw (A) Speed (rpm) LpA dB Sound level Weight
(N) at 3 meter distance (Kg)
(LpA dB)
Accessories
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J-Smart
J-Smart
“Smart” Jet Fan Automation
Implementation
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n all the implementations done so far, jet fans have been used as double stage
and bidirectional conditionally and the control of these fans made by means of
motor safety switch/contactor/ thermal and auxiliary relays as well as PLC inlet/
outlet units connected to such data. Also, jet fan motors have been manufactu-
red with two speed Dahlander wound motors. So, the cabling is made separately for
1. and 2. speed with (4 + 3 = 7 x 2.5 mm2) cable.
For carbon monoxide system, low (0-50 PPM) and high (50-120 ppm) level alarm
data is obtained and the system operates according to this 2 levels. The carbon mo-
noxide level data in zones cannot be observed in detail in ppm.
In J-SMART “smart fan” implementation, all the jet fans are operated with “frequ-
ency inverters” with Fire Mode property. This way, there is no need for the usage of
materials such as contactor/ thermal and auxiliary relays. As the jet fans are cont-
rolled with the frequency inverter, they are manufactured as single wound. This way,
it is possible for jet fans to be operated at the required speed between % 0 & % 100
rather than double speed. In addition, by laying a cable in size of 4x 2,5 mm instead
of 7x2,5 mm, the costs of cables and labour involved in cable installation can be
saved. As the frequency inverter and central PLC commu-
nicate on the panel over a single cable, there will be
no need for an extra PLC inlet/outlet units for jet
fan condition, malfunction and command
information.
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ADVANTAGES
Longer lasting Jet Fans
Frekans invertörlü çalışmada kalkış, hız değişimleri ve duruş aşamaları yumuşak bir
biçimde gerçekleştiğinden jet fan motor mekanik aksamında zorlanmalar oldukça
azalır. Yıpranmanın azalması sonucunda mekanik aksamların ömrü uzar, yenilenme
gereksinimleri azalır, bakım ve malzeme giderlerinden tasarruf edilir. Frekans inver-
törü, şebeke beslemesini, motor bağlantılarını ve motorun ısınmasını sürekli izleye-
rek gereken durumlarda koruma sağladıklarından jet fanın bu gibi nedenlerle arıza-
lanmasını önlerler.Bu noktalarda sisteme zarar verebilecek herhangi bir anormallik
belirlediklerinde bunu hata olarak kaydederler. Bu sayede bakım-arıza personelinin
hataların nedenlerini geriye dönük olarak aramalarına yardımcı olurlar. Bu sayede jet
fanın toplam arıza oranını azaltmak ve hataların kaynaklarını daha çabuk ve daha
doğru olarak teşhis ederek gidermek mümkün olmaktadır.
When a single speed motor is used, the cable section is 4 x 2,5 mm². The cost of
N2XH FE 180 cable with section of 4 x 2,5 mm² is 56 % less than N2XH FE 180
cable with 7 x 2,5 mm² section. Besides, using a cable section of 4 x 2,5 mm² means
reducing the labour cost.
the fan power of 1,5 kW will reduce down to: 60-80 0,51
In jet fan implementation with frequency inverter, much less switch material is used. As savings are
made over contactors, phase sequence relay and phase protection relay, thermal switch and motor
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winding, less malfunction sources occur. By also eliminating the starting
current during the start-up of jet fans as well as mechanical strains, it
increases the lifespan of the motor.
In jet fan implementation with frequency inverter, the start-up of jet fans is more
silent than direct start implementation.
Other Systems
• Carbon monoxide alarm (All values between 0-100 ppm are detailed)
• Fire alarm information
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Our Axial Fans
AIR-A SERIES
AXIAL TYPE
FRESH AIR FANS
IE2 Efficiency class fan motor Inspection hatch which allows easy Vibration damping isolator options
access to motor and makes electrical
connections easier.
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C 0D E F G H 0N
AIR-A-400 456 360 417 400 430 280 363 488 9x8
AIR-A-450 515 400 417 455 482 330 363 548 9x8
AIR-A-500 556 450 417 500 532 380 369 593 9x8
AIR-A-560 622 500 417 560 596 410 363 666 9x8
AIR-A-630 696 540 417 634 667 450 363 728 9x8
AIR-A-710 776 600 417 714 747 510 364 818 9x8
AIR-A-800 867 680 555 805 838 610 505 910 11x16
AIR-A-900 968 760 680 904 939 670 627 1009 11x16
AIR-A-1000 1069 850 750 1005 1040 760 701 1110 11x16
AIR-A-1120 1188 950 750 1124 1159 840 698 1129 12x16
AIR-A-1250 1308 1060 750 1250 1279 950 700 1354 12x16
Examples of Accessories
Sound absorber with Protection grill Companion flange Motorized/ Emergency stop Frequency Differential Pressurization Terminal connection
steel sheet metal body unmotorized switch inverter pressure sensor system control box
(with Al-Zn coating dampers installations panel
alternative)
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AIR-A SERIES
AXIAL SMOKE
EXHAUST FANS
Corrosion resistant dip galvanize Unique Aironn design cast Dynamically balanced fan hub
coated sheet metal body aluminum fan blades
300°C/2h fire resistant fan motor Inspection hatch which allows easy High temperature resistant terminal Vibration damping isolator options
access to motor and makes electrical connection box
connections easier
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C 0D E F G H 0N
AIR-A-400 456 360 417 400 430 280 363 488 9x8
AIR-A-450 515 400 417 455 482 330 363 548 9x8
AIR-A-500 556 450 417 500 532 380 369 593 9x8
AIR-A-560 622 500 417 560 596 410 363 666 9x8
AIR-A-630 696 540 417 634 667 450 363 728 9x8
AIR-A-710 776 600 417 714 747 510 364 818 9x8
AIR-A-800 867 680 555 805 838 610 505 910 11x16
AIR-A-900 968 760 680 904 939 670 627 1009 11x16
AIR-A-1000 1069 850 750 1005 1040 760 701 1110 11x16
AIR-A-1120 1188 950 750 1124 1159 840 698 1129 12x16
AIR-A-1250 1308 1060 750 1250 1279 950 700 1354 12x16
Examples of Accessories
Sound absorber with Protection grill Companion flange Motorized/ Emergency Frequency Differential Control panel for
steel sheet metal body unmotorized stop switch inverter pressure sensor pressurization
(with Al-Zn coating dampers installations systems
alternative)
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AIR-AS SERIES
Hot-dip galvanized coated, Unique Aironn design cast aluminum Dynamically balanced
50mm thick rock wool isolated double fan blades fan hub
membrane body
Examples of Accessories
Protection grill Companion flange Motorized/ Emergency Frequency Differential Control panel for Terminal
un-motorized stop switch inverter pressure sensor pressurization connection box
dampers installations systems
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AIR-AS SERIES
Hot-dip galvanized, 50mm thick rock Unique Aironn design cast Dynamically balanced fan hub
wool isolated double membrane body aluminum fan blades
300°C/2h fire resistant fan motor High temperature resistant terminal Vibration damping
connection box isolator options
Examples of Accessories
Protection grill Companion flange Motorized/ Emergency stop Frequency Differential Control panel for
unmotorized switch inverter pressure sensor pressurization
dampers installations systems
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AIR-AC SERIES
Corrosion resistant dip Unique Aironn design cast Dynamically balanced fan hub
galvanized sheet metal body aluminum fan blades
IE2 Efficiency class fan motor Inspection hatch which allows easy
access to motor and makes electrical
connections easier.
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C D E F G H
Examples of Accessories
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AIR-AC SERIES
Corrosion resistant dip galvanized sheet Unique Aironn design cast aluminum Dynamically balanced fan hub
metal body fan blades
300°C/2h fire resistant fan motor Inspection hatch which allows High temperature resistant terminal
easy access to motor and electrical connection box
connections.
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C D E F G H
Examples of Accessories
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AIR-AR Series
Corrosion resistant dip galvanized Unique Aironn design cast Dynamically balanced fan hub
coated sheet metal body aluminum fan blades
IE2 Efficiency class fan motor Inspection hatch which allows easy
access to motor and makes electrical
connections easier.
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C D E F
Examples of Accessories
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AIR-AR SERIES
Corrosion resistant dip galvanized coated Unique Aironn design cast aluminum Dynamically balanced fan hub
sheet metal body fan blades
300°C/2h fire resistant fan motor Inspection hatch which allows easy High temperature resistant
access to motor and makes electrical terminal connection box
connections easier.
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Dimensions
MODELS A B C D E F
Examples of Accessories
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26
28
30
32
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AIR-A-U/1000-9/Four-Pole/Airflow-Pressure Curves
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10
12
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16
18
20
22
24
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28
30
32
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
160
AIR-A-U/1250-6/Four-Pole/Airflow-Pressure Curves
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
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28
30
32
161
AIR-A-U/1250-9/Four-Pole/Airflow-Pressure Curves
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
8
10
12
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16
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20
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Testing and Certification
LGAI
LGAI Technological Center, S.A.
Campus UAB s/n
Apartado de Correos 18
E - 08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona)
T +34 93 567 20 00
F +34 93 567 20 01
www.applus.com
X/F
Title:
Determination of the category of a fan for smoke extraction at
300ºC/2h according to the European standard UNE EN 12101-3:2002 Nº 9/LE 897
Tested material:
A fan for smoke extraction at 300ºC/2h reference “AIR-A-U/1250-
9-18/30-4-50Hz/300-2” from AIRONN
Sponsor reference:
Aironn Havalandirma
Ve Klima Sistemleri
Sanayi Dis Ticaret
Limited Sirket.
Baris Mahallesi Dr. Zeki Acar
Cadessi. 1802 Sokak No:3
(Tübitak karsisi)
Posta kodu:41400
Gebze-KOCAELI/TURKEY
Report date:
29th April of 2013
Page 1
5. - CLASSIFICATION
CLASS F3
F300 (60
(60 minutes of minimum operation).
Motor model: LSHT200 LT of LEROY SOMER
Fan model:
AIR-
AIR-A-U/1250
U/1250-
1250-9-18/30-
18/30-4-50Hz/300-
50Hz/300-2: Operation during 133
133 minutes
Including 9 minutes of warming and 2 minutes for the stop.
Fan located inside the furnace with the inlet and outlet air flow in
horizontal direction.
The results refer exclusively to the sample, product or material tested and under the
conditions indicated in this document.
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165
LGAI
LGAI Technological Center, S.A.
Campus UAB s/n
Apartado de Correos 18
E - 08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona)
T +34 93 567 20 00
F +34 93 567 20 01
www.applus.com
X/F
Title:
Determination of the category of a fan for smoke extraction at
300ºC/2h according to the European standard UNE EN 12101-3:2002 Nº 9/LE 897
and UNE EN 12101-3:2002/AC:2006, "Smoke and heat control
File No. 13/5402-230 systems - part 3: Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust
ventilators."
Tested material:
A fan for smoke extraction at 300ºC/2h reference “AIR-J-U-315-45
0,12-0,75 4-2 50Hz 300-2” from AIRONN
Sponsor reference:
Aironn Havalandirma
Ve Klima Sistemleri
Sanayi Dis Ticaret
Limited Sirket.
Baris Mahallesi Dr. Zeki Acar
Cadessi. 1802 Sokak No:3
(Tübitak karsisi)
Posta kodu:41400
Gebze-KOCAELI/TURKEY
Report date:
29th April of 2013
Page 1
5. - CLASSIFICATION
CLASS
CLASS F300 (60
(60 minutes of minimum operation).
Motor model: LSHT80L of LEROY SOMER
Fan model:
AIR-
AIR-J-U-315-
315-45 0,12-
0,12-0,75 4-
4-2 50Hz 300-
300-2: Operation during 13
134 minutes
Including 7 minutes of warming and 2 minutes for the stop.
Fan located inside the furnace with the inlet and outlet
outlet air flow in
horizontal direction.
The results refer exclusively to the sample, product or material tested and under the
conditions indicated in this document.
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167
168
169
MY TOWERLAND ATAŞEHİR
EVORA PARK
RINGS ISTANBUL
11
References
References
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JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL - BAKU, KAHRAMANMARAŞ - RONESANS
AZERBAIJAN SHOPPING CENTER
Smoke Exhaust Fans and Jet Fans Smoke Exhaust Fans
173
ARTAŞ GÜNER İNŞAAT; SARISSA HOUSES
ISPARTAKULE 1 AND Smoke Exhaust Fans and
ISPARTAKULE 2 HOUSES Jet Fans
All Ventilation Fans, Fire Smoke
Exhaust, Sanctuary Fans and
Aspirators
174
MASLAK – MY HOME SUNEL TOBACCO FACTORY
Smoke Exhaust Fans and Jet Smoke Exhaust Fans
Fans
175
AĞAOĞLU MY PRESTIGE CHEEF BASAKSEHIR MUNICIPALITY
RESTAURANT Cell Type Aspirators
Cell Type Aspirators
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As you are well aware, everything starts with encouragement.
The demand that you will raise for your own products
today will promise the domestic goods to be of higher quality and
more reasonable day by day.
A nation that relies on its own is the
one that has gained the right to live.
Turkey may only advance with the development
of Turkish economy with Turkish hands.
Buy Turkish goods, use Turkish goods.
Let Turkish Lira remain in Turkey.
M. K. Atatürk
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