Pressurisation System - Colt UK

5/9/2020 Pressurisation system - Colt UK
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Colt pressurisation systems

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A pressurisation system consists of three main components: Supply Air (where air is injected into the area that
is to be protected), Pressure Relief (to avoid overpressure when doors are closed) and Air Release (air and
smoke is released from the adjoining re area). Combining these elements creates a positive pressure
di erence that prevents lobbies and staircases from lling up with smoke.
A pressurisation system for smoke and re ventilation should meet the recommendations of Approved

Document B and BS EN 12101-6 "Speci cation for Pressure Di erential Systems" or BS 5588-4 - "Code of
practice for smoke control using pressure di erentials".
Pressurisation systems oﬀer these beneﬁts:
Protection of escape routes

Protection of re- ghting shafts
Compliance with Approved Document B and BS EN 12101-6
Ideal for multi storey residential apartments.
A pressurisation system consists of three main components: Supply Air (where air is injected into the area that
is to be protected), Pressure Relief (to avoid overpressure when doors are closed) and Air Release (air and
smoke is released from the adjoining re area). Combining these elements creates a positive pressure
di erence which prevents lobbies and staircases from lling up with smoke.
A pressurisation system for smoke and re ventilation should meet the recommendations of Approved
Document B and BS EN 12101-6 "Speci cation for Pressure Di erential Systems" or BS 5588-4 - "Code of
practice for smoke control using pressure di erentials".
In commercial buildings pressurisation is normally carried through up to the nal door to the accommodation,
with air release provided from the accommodation. In apartment buildings it is usually impractical to carry
pressurisation up to each apartment door due to the di culty of providing air release from each apartment.
Therefore stairs and lobbies are usually pressurised with air release from the corridor.
The System Comprises:
Inlet Fans for introducing air into the designated area. The run and standby fans and control equipment
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should be housed in a separate plant room or outdoors and the inlet should be protected from smoke.
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Dual inlets with automatic smoke dampers forrequired
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for high level inlet.
Ductwork and Outlet Grilles, to provide distribution
Acceptof air exactly where it is needed.
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Pressure relief dampers, to release excess air in the closed door condition from the stair area. This
should be ducted to discharge directly to atmosphere independent of the wind direction. Damper
blades are set to start opening at 50 Pa pressure di erential.
Automatic air release to prevent unwanted pressure build up in the adjacent spaces. This may be
automatic vents, natural shafts or mechanical extract systems.
The control system should operate automatically from the smoke detection system with a manual
on/o switch also provided within either the pressurisation plant room, near the building entrance (to
suit re service), or within the central building services control room.
System Requirements:
There are two requirements to maintain within a pressurisation system. These are:
Maintaining a pressure di erence for a closed door condition. Here the pressure di erence is required
to overcome buoyancy pressure generated by the hot smoke layer, expansion of the gases in the
compartment due to heating, stack pressure and wind pressure
Maintaining a velocity for an open door condition. Here maintaining a velocity for an opened door is
required to hold back the smoke on the re oor when the door onto the re oor is open.
Getting the right balance for a pressurisation system needs careful design in order for the system to
work e ectively. Insu cient pressure di erence across a closed door will allow the passage of smoke
into the protected space. Excess pressure will impede door opening and hence escape.
Design Methodology:
Assess the usage and layout of the building, the area to be pressurised and the class of system required.
Assess the leakage paths (through doors, lifts, vents).
Calculate the required volume ow rates.
Calculate the area of pressure relief dampers.
Calculate the area of air release ventilation.
Please contact us for more information relating to the application, speci cation, installation and servicing of
this product.
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Products > Mechanical ventilators & HVAC products > Pressurisation

Colt pressurisation systems

A pressurisation system for smoke and re ventilation should meet the recommendations of Approved

Pressurisation systems oﬀer these beneﬁts:

Protection of escape routes

The System Comprises:

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