Smoke Ventilation, Natural Ventilation & Window Automation
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Smoke Ventilation, Natural Ventilation and Window Automation

We passionately believe that our solutions will improve the indoor built environment"

We formed SE Controls almost 30 years ago, at a time when the use of window automation was in its infancy. Through continued reinvestment in research and development we have grown in to one of the pre-eminent companies delivering natural ventilation, smoke control and window automation solutions throughout the world. We use cutting edge technologies and simulation packages to optimise designs for the benefit of our clients. Our solutions… Now on a global stage, we offer our expertise to designers who want to create environmentally friendly, naturally ventilated and safe buildings. We want...

“We want to help our clients optimise their building throughout its life” Design & Cost Planning During early design stages SE Controls can assist the client and design team in specifying the most cost efficient and practical solution for natural ventilation, smoke ventilation and window automation. Approval and Tendering Process SE Controls offers coordination with the client, the approving body and bidding contractors throughout the tendering process. • Coordination with approving body • Production of specifications for tendering • Planning and mid-tender meetings. Coordination At early...

Maintenance SE Controls maintenance department offer problem solving, advice and alternative solutions to existing systems that require modification or refurbishment, to ensure reliability and peace of mind across multiple sites. SE Controls’ investment in cutting-edge technology allows our products to be optimised to maximise performance of our systems. These improvements can deliver increased efficiency, safety and functionality of our customers’ ventilation systems. Our modifications comply with the Buildings Regulations and European and British Standards.

Smoke ventilation Fire costs money. The cost as a consequence of fire, including property damage, human casualties and lost business, was estimated at £2.5 billion in the UK. If a fire does occur then occupants must be protected. SE Controls offers a comprehensive range of natural and powered Smoke Heat and Exhaust Ventilation systems (SHEV) suitable for any size and type of building. Systems are designed to facilitate the safe escape of occupants in the event of a fire and to enable the fire to be fought in its early stages.

Smoke ventilation allows the creation of a smoke free layer above the floor by removing smoke. This improves the conditions for safe escape and permits the fire to be fought in its early stages. What happens if there is no means of smoke ventilation? 1. In an unventilated room, smoke will rise directly to the ceiling. 2. The smoke will begin to fill the space available moving laterally instead of vertically. 3. Convection of the smoke will cause it to be drawn back down to low level reducing visibility and the chances of a safe escape. 4. Temperatures will continue to rise causing the...

Natural Ventilation Natural ventilation improves indoor environments, reduces CO2 emissions and is cost efficient. Adaptive natural ventilation systems are less costly than traditional HVAC systems, being cheaper to install, run and maintain. With buildings currently consuming almost half of all commercial energy usage, producing 50% of global carbon emissions, adaptive natural ventilation is leading the way for a sustainable future. SE Controls are passionate about delivering energy efficient buildings with productive, healthy indoor environments; occupant productivity is significantly...

Stack Ventilation Night or Passive Cooling Ventilation Cross Ventilation Trickle Ventilation Single Sided Ventilation Mixed Mode Ventilation

Window Automation The use of actuators to automate windows can be used in both natural and smoke ventilation systems by reacting to sensors (rather than human response to stimuli) to control the level of comfort within an indoor environment, or to clear smoke to aid in the means of escape or fire fighting operations. Automating a facade can also provide convenience for the building occupants. Large heavy vents can be easily operated and held at various angles where appropriate to ensure the level of ventilation is sufficient. Natural Ventilation by Automatic Window Control Automatic opening...

Manual Window Control Manual opening vents are used in applications where a number of high level out of reach windows or roof light systems require remote operation safely and securely. Manual opening systems can be used for most window systems and can be applied to all forms of windows, bottom hung, top hung, side hung and central pivotal orientations. SE Controls has the ability to design and install tailored solutions to meet the remote manual control requirements for natural ventilation in, offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, public buildings and shopping centers. The operation of...

Residential Solutions 0S2 Control System 0S2 Loop Control System OS2 Manual Control Point Repeater Panel Smoke Detector Linear Actuator (Auto) Chain Actuators (Auto) SHEVTEC* Powered Extract Fans

Escape/Fire Fighting stair Mechanical Smoke Shaft Natural Smoke Shaft If the corridor extends to the external wall an AOV can be installed to remove smoke from the common corridor/lobby. The prime objective of a smoke control strategy is to keep the escape stair free from smoke, by using the natural buoyancy of the hot gases to exhaust through AOVs. It is not always viable to install a prescribed natural smoke shaft, in which case a mechanical smoke shaft would be installed. A natural smoke shaft utilises automatic opening smoke doors or dampers to draw smoke into the smoke shaft and out...

Residential Projects Battersea Reach LONDON St. George Wharf LONDON The Chips Building MANCHESTER One Hyde Park LONDON

Education Solutions Atria (Natural Ventilation) External Façade Atria are now a common feature in schools and universities, providing natural ventilation and light and thus saving energy. External façades are used in a natural ventilation strategy to provide openings for either single sided or cross ventilation. Atria (Smoke Ventilation) Internal Glazed Screen/Façade Automatic opening vents (AOVs) are used to exhaust hot buoyant smoke to maintain the smoke reservoir within the atria to assist with the means of escape strategy. Within an education building, the internal glazed screen can be...