Description

Considerable advances in smoke control technology have occurred in the last few decades. However, smoke control is just beginning to take its proper place as a fire protection tool. This paper provides an overview of this technology, including discussions of the fundamental principles, stairwell pressurization, zoned smoke control, elevator smoke control, system activation and acceptance testing. In addition the problems of smoke purging are addressed.

Units: Dual

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, 1988, vol. 94, pt. 1, Dallas, TX

Product Details

Published:

1988

Number of Pages:

12

File Size:

1 file , 1.3 MB

Product Code(s):

D-DA-88-13-1