South East Fire & Vent have been using CFD Modelling on projects of every size across the UK.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), also known as fire modelling, is a key tool for predicting the spread of smoke and heat from fires in built environments and is a powerful design and safety tool. It is important to assess and understand how heat and smoke move around a building in the event of a fire. This will influence means of escape and the design of active and passive fire safety systems.

CFD Modelling also aids with the detailed design of mechanical smoke ventilation systems & is not always required or cost effective for natural smoke ventilations systems. The software allows the designer to model complex airflows, fire patterns and smoke behaviour within the building, and to visually inspect and analyse the results. This allows any areas of development or improvement to be identified and implemented.

CFD analysis is required when applying a fire engineered solution that is not code compliant or an ADB prescribed solution.

From Residential Blocks to Commercial & Industrial Spaces the use of CFD can help determine what type of smoke control system you require to make your building safe & compliant.

It may be that your building is long & low rise, CFD may determine that you do require a costly mechanical smoke extraction system, or that your building layout is complex that some pre -design CFD will work out cheaper than fitting the incorrect system .

CFD in Smoke Ventilation Design can be used to evaluate the proposed system design at planning stage & can ensure that the escape routes can be safely cleared for the buildings residents.

Remember that CFD Services are quite costly & not always required. Certain installations do not require CFD Analysis carrying out, so it is sometimes best to contact us to discuss your project before committing to any CFD.