NAFFCO Smoke
Management
Smoke/Fire Detection System
Smoke Extraction Fan
Motorised SmokeDamper
CO Detection System
Fire Rated Duct
Smoke Vent
Smoke/Fire Curtain
Control Panel
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Equipments
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pg.3SMOKE MANAGEMENT
pg.14PRESSURISATION
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pg.16SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEM
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ContentsNAFFCOFlow.com
NAFFCO Flow Control is a part of ‘NAFFCO Group’ – A global leader in fire-fighting & safety equipment manufacturing. We provide an
exclusive range of innovative, eco-friendly flow control products and turnkey solutions to cater the dynamic requirements of Fire & Life
Safety, Smoke Management, HVAC & construction industries.
- General Manager
NAFFCOFlow.com Intro
Corporate ProfileA Complete Flow Control Solution Provider
Smoke Management
Ventilation Solution PR ODUCT
APPROVALS
“What’s measured improves!”
Piping System
Passive Fire
NAFFCO Flow Control provides a complete solution for construction projects, along with the customised system design and supply for the unique projects.
Since its inception, NAFFCO Flow Control has been continuously striving through its research and development to find out the ever changing needs of the market and cater to the same, with the help of its carefully selected vendors. The product portfolio offers a wide, unique & exclusive range of innovative, efficient and eco-friendly products.
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Supplying State-of-The-Art Products to Ensure High Efficiency
As a member of NAFFCO Group, our success is driven by our “Passion to Protect”;
our vision is to become the world’s number one provider of innovative solutions in
protecting life, environment and property.
Corporate ProfileA Complete Flow Control Solution Provider
We are committed to provide the highest quality products and solutions therefore, we only supply globally recognised and approved products having UL, FM, Kitemark, LPCB, CE, WRAS, Applus certifications and more.
The product portfolio ranges from SHIELD’s Steel & HDPE piping systems to the robust solution for the industrial ventilation, smoke management and more.
We always strive to better serve customers’ needs by staying up-to-date with latest approved product range. Our strength relies on our quality products, services and delivery of right solutions to address your project requirements.
We supply Innovative, Efficient and Eco-friendly products in compliance with various American and European standards.
With representation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, we are capable to deliver our products and services in a short period of time. We simultaneously work on opportunities to explore new markets.
We believe in total customer satisfaction hence providing qualified and well-experienced support team.
COMMITMENT QUALITY REACH
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Smoke ManagementWhat We Do!
INTRODUCTION
Smoke management systems are mainly required to channel the smoke and create a path to be exhausted from the building. By maintaining a smoke free clear layer, a safe escape route is created for occupants to exit from the affected building.
Smoke management systems are required for high-rise buildings, shopping malls, atriums, warehouses, factories, and other unique occupancies by many building codes.
NAFFCO Flow Control has broad involvement in designing, planning and providing turnkey solutions for smoke management systems. Thereby, helping our customers in meeting their requirements and safety goals.
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Smoke ManagementHow We Do It!
THE PROCESS
1. Professional TeamNAFFCO Flow Control invests in employing a professional team of engineers for Smoke Management in order to keep the customer satisfaction as high as possible.
We constantly work to enhance our quality for services and products to provide best results to our customers.
For management and labour staff, trainings are arranged regularly to stay up-to-date and ahead in the market.
Smoke Management designs are made in compliance to NFPA, BS and other renowned international codes of practice.
We perform CFD analysis to verify and optimise designs for complex projects.
NAFFCO Flow Control also realizes the need of automation. Control panels for integration and full system control from single location is developed for faster exhaust during a fire scenario.
Here at Smoke Management, we provide complete site installation solution with best site & commissioning engineers who make the control of the system in a more versatile and proper manner.
Our Smoke Management Team works together as a one unit to deliver the best quality result oriented solutions to our customers.
8. Results
2. Quality
3. Trainings
4. Design5. CFD Analysis
6. Automation
7. Site Installation
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Our SystemWhat We Offer
Smok
e Contro
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Car Park Ventilation
Smok
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Syst
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Pressurisation
Full integrated smoke management system includes the following systems:
✓ Pressurisation ✓ Smoke Extraction System ✓ Car Park Ventilation System ✓ Smoke Control Solutions
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PRESSURISATION
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 fire area).
Combining these elements creates a positive pressure difference that prevents lobbies and staircases from filling up with smoke.
A pressurisation system for smoke and fire ventilation should meet the recommendations of: ✓ BS EN 12101-6 “Specification for Pressure Differential Systems” or BS 5588-4 - “Code of practice for smoke
control using pressure differentials” ✓ NFPA ✓ Other international codes of practice ✓ and Local authority regulations.
The System Comprises:
Inlet Fans for introducing air into the designated
area. The run and standby fans and
control equipment should be housed in a
separate plant room or outdoors and the inlet should be protected from smoke.
Automatic air release to prevent unwanted
pressure build up in the adjacent spaces.
This may be automatic vents, natural shafts or
mechanical extract systems.
Ductwork and Outlet Grilles, to provide
distribution of air.
The control system should operate
automatically from the smoke detection
system with a manual on/off switch.
Pressure relief dampers, to release excess air
in the closed door condition from the stair
area.
Pressurisation SystemWhat We Offer
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System Requirements:
There are three requirements to maintain within a pressurisation system.
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 flow rates. ✓ Calculate the area of pressure relief dampers. ✓ Calculate the area of air release ventilation.
Pressurisation SystemWhat We Offer
Maintaining a pressure difference for a closed door condition.
Maintaining a velocity for an open door condition.
Right balance is required in a pressurisation system. Insufficient pressure difference across a closed door will allow the passage of smoke into the protected space. Excess pressure will impede door opening and hence escape.
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What We Offer
1. Staircase Pressurisation
The stairwell pressurization serves several purposes: ✓ Inhibit migration of smoke to stairwells, areas of refuge, elevator shafts, or
similar areas. ✓ Maintain a tenable environment in areas of refuge and means of
egress during the time required for evacuation. ✓ Facilitate the fire and rescue operation by improving visibility
in the building for the fire-fighting crew. ✓ Facilities egress evaluation.
Pressurisation System
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Pressurisation SystemWhat We Offer
2. Lift-Shaft/Lift-Well Pressurisation
3. Lobby Pressurisation
Elevator shaft pressurization is required to protect the shafts from ingress of smoke. Thereby, it restricts smoke spread to other floors connected to the shaft.
Lobby pressurization based ventilation systems are pervasively used to ventilate mid-rise to high-rise multi-unit residential buildings. This system uses a make-up air unit (MAU), usually located on the roof of the building, to draw fresh air in with a large fan either continuously or on a pre-set schedule. Once the air is drawn into the building, it is distributed to each floor through a large vertical duct usually located in the building core.
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BE SAFEGET PROTECTED
You Can’t Undo Time
Smoke is the No. 1 Killer in a Fire.More than 70% of human deaths in a fire accident are
due to SMOKE INHALATION.NAFFCOFlow.com
INTRODUCTION
Smoke extraction systems are designed to the following codes: NFPA 92, NFPA 204, BS 7346 Part 4, other international codes of practice, and local authority regulations.
Smoke Extraction SystemWhat We Offer
A mechanical ventilating system capable of removing smoke and products of combustion from a designated fire compartment, and also supplying fresh air in such a manner as to maintain a specified smoke free zone below the smoke layer.
A smoke extraction system utilising smoke reservoirs; localised ducting; and permanent openings and / or automatic opening of windows, panels or external louvres actuated by smoke detectors; to remove, on the principles of natural ventilation.
Corridors are provided with a mechanical smoke purge system. The intent of a smoke purge system is for the clearance/removal of smoke during evacuation and fire-fighting operations. Make up air shall be adequately supplemented based on the total smoke extract capacity.
✓ Smoke extract system for atriums, large warehouses & factories are to be carefully designed.
✓ Fixed/Automatic smoke curtains will be required to create the necessary zoning in coordination with other fire rated services such as Fire Sprinkler/Fire Alarm.
✓ Automatic Fire Curtains/Fire Shutters are required to be provided for larger compartments to segregate from the remaining part of the building.
✓ Smoke Extraction can be naturally through Smoke Vents or mechanically by Fire Rated Fans.
✓ Make up air shall be supplied adequately below the smoke layer at a minimum velocity by means of mechanical fans or naturally by means of louvres or entrance doors interfaced to fire alarm control panel.
Dynamic Smoke Extraction System
Static Smoke Extraction System
Corridor Smoke Extraction System
Smoke Containment & Management
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Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
INTRODUCTION
Special Technology
In recent years, the technology used for jet (or impulse) fans has been established as the new standard for normal ventilation and smoke extraction in case of fire in enclosed car parks.. In fact, this technology represents the most innovative and cost-effective alternative to traditional ducted mechanical extraction systems.
The ventilation of enclosed or underground car parks, loading bays and service areas fulfils two key requirements: remove the pollutants emitted by cars and, in the event of a fire, control the hot fumes and gases produced by the fire, protecting the escape routes and easing access for the emergency teams.
Car park ventilation systems are designed as per following codes of practice: ✓ BS 7346 Part 7 ✓ NFPA 88A ✓ NFPA 92 ✓ Other International Codes of practice ✓ Local Authority Regulations
Smoke ventilation systems may be designed in addition to provide clear smoke-free access for fire fighters to tackle the seat of the fire or to protect means of escape from the car park.
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System Description
Design
The fully integrated JET FAN includes 6 elements, ✓ Main Smoke Exhaust Fans ✓ Fresh Air Fans ✓ Jet Fans ✓ CO Sensors ✓ System Control Panels ✓ Starter Panels ✓ DDC Panels
These are the essential requirements to design the most suitable Smoke Management/ventilation system for a specific car park.
The system is based on placing a set of axial impulse fans (JET FANS) all along the parking area, which operate in a similar way to a ducted system: when installed on the ceiling, they move the air from the top layers to the bottom layers towards the exhaust areas; by effectively creating a continuous air flow, the JET FANS are able to thoroughly push the air at the bottom and the top layers of the car park, avoiding the creation of areas where air gets trapped.
✓ It saves design time as it does not require a complex ducted system to be designed and implemented.
✓ The system effectiveness can be measured with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modelling.
Compared to a ducted ventilation system, the innovative JET FAN system ensures multiple benefits in terms of low cost and efficiency associated with its design, installation, operation and usage.
Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
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Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
Installation
Benefits
Use
✓ It removes the need for costly and complex ducted and grilled systems.
✓ The fans are easy to install, ensuring time saving in terms of hours of work.
Enclosed or underground
car parks normally require
ventilation systems to assist
fire fighting operations.
These systems generally
also prevent the build-up
of carbon monoxide during
normal day-to-day use of
the car park.
Ventilation can be fully or partly operated: the CO (carbon monoxide) detectors and the smoke sensors ensure that the ventilation located in the parking zones control the pollution levels or signals at the event of fire.
✓ Optimized safety in the event of a fire: fast and effective toxic fume extraction, leading to safer escape routes, easier access for the emergency teams, promoting people safety and minimizing the effects of fire on the building structures.
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Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
Main Components
1. System Control Panel
Control panel is responsible for the operation of all the mechanical equipments (axial fans, jet fans, smoke/ air dampers, doors etc.) of the system in compliance with the scenarios identified to PLC (Programmable Logic Card), according to the signals coming from all carbon monoxide sensors and/or fire/smoke detection systems.
3. Jet Fans (In Floor Ceilings)
Jet fans are responsible for circulating air through all the sections of car park by moving air in small volumes in high velocities through the exhaust shaft and consequently creating a low pressure area near the ceiling of the car park.
2. Fire Rated Duct
Ducts are utilised as a part of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to deliver and eliminate air.
Ducts are rated as per the local regulations and international codes of practice. These ducts facilitate movement of Smoke/Fresh Air/Exhaust Air as desired by the ventilation system
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Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
5. Motorised Smoke Dampers
Motorised smoke dampers are installed in duct work to achieve desired sequence of opening in an event of fire.
4. Axial Fans (For exhaust and/or fresh air requirement)
Main duty of the axial fans is the discharge of polluted air and/or fire smoke from the car park and supply of fresh air from outside required for the car park. Capacities and power values of axial fans are calculated according to the exhaust and fresh air flow rates specified by local car park fire and ventilation codes.
6. Sound Attenuators
Sound absorbers are responsible for reducing the noise generated by main axial fans to the desired NC levels. They are located in inlet and outlet of axial fans.
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Car Park VentilationWhat We Offer
Detection Accessories which ensure Smooth Operation of Ventilation System:
1. Fire/Smoke Detection System
Thanks to fire/smoke detection systems, it is possible to immediately detect fire or a smoke source in car parks and put fire safety systems into use. Sensors are distributed and addressed in car park according to the related codes.
2. 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 capacity levels as per the need.
Smoke/Fire Detection System
Smoke Extraction Fan
Smoke/Fire Curtain
Motorised SmokeDamper
Smoke VentControl Panel
Fire Rated Duct
CO Detection System
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INTRODUCTION
Smoke control is typically accomplished by either containing smoke to the zone of origin or managing the smoke with a defined space, typically a large volume. As defined in NFPA 92: Standard for Smoke Control Systems, the specific design objectives for a smoke control system will include one or more of the following:
✓ Containing the smoke to the zone of fire origin ✓ Maintaining a tenable environment within exits ✓ Maintaining the smoke layer interface to a predetermined elevation.
Smoke Control SolutionsWhat We Offer
Fire in a Building Without a Smoke Control System
Fire in a Building With a Smoke Control System
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1. SMOKE EXTRACTION & PRESSURISATION FANS
NAFFCO Flow Control provides state-of-the-art smoke extraction & pressurisation fans. Which ranges from,
✓ High temperature fans for smoke extraction certified for working at 600°C/120’-400°C/120’-200°C/120’ etc. according to EN 12101-3.
✓ Explosion proof fans for installation in hazardous areas according to the European ATEX directive 94/9/CE (II 2G or II 3G).
✓ Roof fans to extract or intake large volumes of air/smoke with low noise level. ✓ Plate mounted axial fans with speed adjustable compact motors or with traditional UNELMEC/IEC electric
motors. ✓ Ring and ducted axial fans, with high efficiency air-foil impeller, diameter from 250 up to 1400 mm and over. ✓ Caters for industrial environments including manual and automatic regulators. ✓ A series of components as impellers and conveyors, manufactured with materials suitable for the different
situations (aluminium, technopolymer, stainless steel, painted steel, etc.). ✓ Centrifugal fans, cabinet fans speed regulators and accessories.
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Smoke and hot gases are naturally vented with the help of Smoke Vents.
✓ Louvred type Smoke Vent ✓ Flap type Smoke Vents ✓ Complying & tested to requirements of EN 12101-2 ✓ Available with options
• Solid Aluminium Sheet insulated with Mineral Wool/XPS• Polycarbonate (opal or transparent)• Non-insulated aluminium profile
✓ Tested to B300 (Vent resistance to high temperature 300°C)
Our ProductsWhat We Have
2. SMOKE VENTS
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3. FIRE & SMOKE CURTAINS
A Fire Curtain in a building creates a fire-resistant barrier which protects and separates a part or a section of the building from fire or smoke damage in the event of a fire mishap. The Fire Curtain is a part of fire safety measure, it is either fixed or it automatically drops and separates the area when activated by fire.
Compared to a Smoke Curtain, it includes a coated glass fabric with stainless steel wire insert as an additional safety measure to offer protection from sudden impacts and to with stand a fire resistance temperature of 1100˚C for 120 minutes or more of fire exposure.
A Smoke Curtain in a building will guide the smoke which consists of gas and small particles send into the air by burning materials to an extraction system within the building and effectively protect people from the exposure to dangerous smoke as well as limits the damage and further spread of fire.
A fixed Smoke Curtain or an automatic Smoke Curtain separates an area and keeps the smoke from spreading from one area to another. Silicone or PU coated woven glass fabric is used as a standard material to withstand a fire resistance temperature of 600˚C for 60 minutes of exposure to fire.
Fire Curtain
Smoke Curtain
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4. FIRE RATED DUCTS
6. CONTROL PANELS
NAFFCO Flow Control UL Listed Fire rated GI ducts are used for smoke extraction, ventilation, staircase pressurisation and basement car park which are fire tested to BS 476-Part 24 standard and manufactured with state-of-the-art machines and equipments.
Designed and manufactured to the highest standards in a quality controlled environment and with UL & FM approvals, the NAFFCO/SHIELD panel offers outstanding value and performance for all Smoke Management installations.
The Control Panels are manufactured to the requirements of UL 508/ UL 864.
5. FIRE & SMOKE DAMPERS
NAFFCO Flow Control fire or smoke dampers (motorised & non-motorised) are UL certified and approved by local authority. Motorised fire and smoke dampers are fire tested to BS 476-Parts 8 & 20 standards and manufactured with state-of-the-art machines and equipments.
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7. CO SENSORS
To sense and transmit carbon monoxide levels to any compatible electronic analogue control, DDC/PLC controller or automation system for the control of ventilation equipment.
Environmental, industrial and commercial indoor Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas detector. Available in both a space and duct mount version.
✓ Superior Electrochemical sensing elements.
✓ Set up/calibration fully menu driven (requires LCD option).
✓ 0-300 PPM standard (5%), other ranges available.
✓ 0-500 PPM for (3%).
✓ Optional on board relays with field adjustable trip point.
✓ Optional LCD for displaying PPM level and menu options.
✓ Powered by either AC or DC source with no change to circuit required.
✓ Choice of three field adjustable analogue output signals, linearised over full range.
✓ Modbus communications option.
✓ Field replaceable calibrated sensor module.
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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) ANALYSIS
For developing effective Smoke Management design conditions, we use in-house internationally approved computational fluid dynamic software (CFD) to simulate airflows and fire scenarios within buildings.
CFD enables us to analyse various parameters and perform different design approaches to improve tenability conditions. It verifies and validates smoke management design proposals also helps in value engineering.
CFD provides numerical approximation to the equations that govern fluid motion.
CFD fire & smoke analysis is performed using: ✓ FDS (Fire Dynamic Simulator) ✓ ANSYS Fluent
CFD results shall be verified based on: ✓ NFPA 92 ✓ PD 7974-6 ✓ Other International Codes ✓ Local Authorities
Objectives of CFD Analysis:
✓ To study the velocity and temperature profiles inside the Smoke/Hot gases ✓ To study whether the temperature is maintained ✓ To study the evacuation modelling ✓ To study the Smoke layer height parameters
CFD AnalysisSystem design, selection & implementation for smoke control
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With an enduring passion for safety and quality, the company has built a reputation for protecting some of the most iconic and desirable properties in the UAE.
IKEA Warehouse, Dubai
DWTC, Dubai
Viceroy Hotel, Dubai
Kempinski Hotel, Dubai
Deira City Centre, Dubai
Al Rayyan Complex, Sharjah
Pad Tower, Dubai
Our ProjectsWhat We Did
Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai
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Dubai International Airport, Dubai
Hamad International Airport, Qatar
Presidential Flight Hanger, Abu Dhabi
BRF, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Hangar, Dubai
Warehouse City, Umm ul Quwain
Our ProjectsWhat We Did
Landmark Omega DC, Dubai
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