All our technical papers on smoke control & fire safety — smoke extraction engineering, regulation (IT 246/263), sprinklers and people evacuation.
CFD and FDS simulation makes smoke propagation visible and demonstrates safety provision. This library brings together our smoke control technical papers, from the fundamentals to regulatory application.
Clear explanations, without unnecessary jargon — for decision-makers as well as engineers.
Each paper draws on studies carried out by our PhD engineers in fluid mechanics.
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Technical paperNewFeatured paperSmoke extraction engineering through simulationVisualize smoke propagation and validate a building's safety provision from the design stage.12 min read
FundamentalsThe objectives of smoke controlKeeping a usable lower zone: visibility, temperature and toxicity of the smoke.8 min read
DefinitionSprinkler: how does a sprinkler network work?Principle, sizing and role of automatic water-based extinguishing networks.7 min read
Technical paperSmoke control in underground car parksVentilation, containment and smoke control in buried infrastructure.10 min read
RegulationPaper: applying IT 246Smoke control of public-access buildings according to Technical Instruction 246.11 min read
RegulationPaper: applying IT 263 — atriumsAtrium smoke control: requirements and demonstration through fire safety engineering.11 min read
MethodModelling people evacuationComparing the time to reach safety with the fire-development time.Read the paper
FundamentalsWhat is CFD simulation?Definition, benefits and main steps of a CFD study.13 min read
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