Car Park Ventilation

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System Benefits

Eliminates need for ducting

Woods car park ventilation system uniquely positions Jetfoil and
extract fans to transport contaminated air to extract points,
eliminating the need for expensive distribution ductwork (and
grilles) within the car park.

Reduced System Resistance

The elimination of ductwork from the car park significantly reduces
system resistance. Main fans can therefore, be selected at lower
speed reducing absorbed power, running cost and noise levels.

Space Optimisation Low Profile Car Park Jetfoil Fan.

Reduces obstructions within the car park, potentially increasing

space for parking/building rental and making the installation of
other services easier.

Reduced design Time

As there are no complicated duct systems to consider, the time
required to design the ventilation system is significantly reduced.

Optimised System Design

The effectiveness of the ventilation system is analysed and then Virtual 3-D Model of Car Park

optimised using CFD, providing improved operation for the control

of pollution and smoke.

Reduced Running Costs

Monitoring of air quality (pollution levels) means
that the ventilation system is only operated on
demand, further reducing absorbed power and
running costs.

Tailored Solution
A more detailed approach to the ventilation system
based on project specific requirements.

Car Park Jetfoil Fan

Ventilation of car parks using Jetfan Systems
Woods Air Movement is a world leader in the technology of
air movement. Our knowledge and experience of
ventilation applications is now being applied to more
innovative solutions for enclosed car parks. Woods has
rapidly become an industry leader, offering tailored
solutions for projects around the world.
Introduction
Enclosed or underground car parks are primarily
ventilated to remove harmful pollution from vehicle
emissions, providing fresh air for patrons. Ventilation is
also a requirement in the event of a fire to remove hot
smoke, allowing escape and providing access for
fire fighters.
Ventilation rates for car parks vary, most being based on
either an air change rate, rate per parking space or to
dilute pollutants. These are specified in the relevant
building regulations. And vary between general
(pollution) and emergency (smoke) ventilation.
Traditional car park ventilation systems use extract
(sometimes supply) fans in conjunction with ductwork, to
distribute air around the car park, providing a common
system for both pollution and smoke removal.
CFD software is used to model and analyse complex airflows
The positioning of extract points within a system is not
always ideal. Fresh air is sometimes exhausted before it
has becomes polluted, or conversely it becomes excessively
polluted. This can also result in fresh air being exhausted
during emergency operation rather than being distributed
throughout the car park.
Woods innovative car park ventilation system utilises
Jetfoil fan technology together with operation of the main
fans, eliminating many of the problems associated with
conventional ducted systems.
Woods system is based around the operation of small
Jetfoil fans installed in the ceiling of the car park,
positioned throughout to control the distribution of air.
They can be used to create a flow of air at both low and
high level, effectively using the same air twice, resulting in
a more efficient use of air than associated with traditional
systems.
Jetfoil fans act in a similar way to a traditional ducted
system, pulling air into the fan inlet (like a grille), and
discharging it at a high level towards the extract points
(like a duct).
A typical system includes the provision of main extract
fans, supply fans (if required), Car Park Jetfoil fans,
detection systems for pollution and smoke, CFD analysis,
and the main control panel. This enables the system to be
designed around the specific requirements of the car park
and ensures the system operates as designed.
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System Overview
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Main Extract / Supply Fans
Woods JM range of axial flow fans are ideal for both
supply and extract purposes. Supply fans are sometimes
used to provide fresh air into the car park, in addition to
entrance ramps and
inlet louvres.
Designed and independently certified for operation at high
temperatures (UK 300°C/1 hour), the JM range is available
in diameters up to 1600 mm with a wide range of
ancillaries.
For further information please refer to the Woods JM
Aerofoil or Fans in Fire Safety Catalogues.
Car Park Jetfoil Fans
Woods Car Park Jetfoil fans are available in a range of
diameters from 315 up to 450 mm.
Units incorporate a temperature rated axial flow fan,
complete with integral inlet and outlet silencers, low loss
guards and mounting assembly. Silencers are cylindrical as
standard, although a low profile option is available. Units
are available in a range of temperature / time ratings and
motor options, to suit specific requirements.
Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD)
CFD software is used to model and analyse airflow in
complex systems. The software is able to calculate
solutions for velocity, pressure and temperature.
Analysis of a car park design using CFD is an effective
way of ensuring that the distribution of air is sufficient to
effectively ventilate the car park. CFD can be used to
model both the general ventilation (pollution) and
emergency ventilation (smoke) cases. Rather than simply
complying with regulations CFD offers the opportunity to
provide an engineered solution to car park ventilation.
Control & Detection Equipment
Pollution Detection
The principle pollutant to consider in car park design is
carbon monoxide (CO). The concentration of others
pollutants, such as nitric oxides (NO) mean that they are
usually considered less critical. CO is a colourless,
odourless and poisonous gas produced from the
incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels. sensors can
be located throughout the car park to measure CO levels
and operate the ventilation system on demand.
Smoke Detection
Smoke sensors can be located throughout the car park to
ensure that if fire starts it is detected promptly. On
detection the alarm is sounded and the ventilation system
switches into emergency smoke extract mode assisting
escape and providing access for fire fighters.
Main Controls
An integrated main control panel ensures that the system
operates as designed. Manual control of the car park
ventilation system may not be sensible unless the operator
is familiar with the design philosophy. The type of control
and complexity is matched to the specific requirements of
the project.
Complete Package
A comprehensive package, including installation, wiring,
testing and commissioning, can be offered to ensure that
the system works as designed.
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