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FIRE & SMOKE VENTILATION
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SMOKE CURTAINS : BARRIERS THAT RESTRICT THE SPREAD OF SMOKE
In any fire situation smoke is one of the greatest threats to life. Smoke will impair visibility and cause occupants to be disorientated,...
Jan 31, 2017


VENTILATORS AT THE BIG RED SHED
Curvent International (Pty) Ltd supplied & installed thirty Fire King FK750S slope mounted multi-purpose smoke & heat exhaust ventilators...
Jan 26, 2017


ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX TURBINES
We were approached by Coca Cola Canners in Wadeville, for a Heat Relief Natural Ventilation System. We suggested one hundred and thirty...
Jan 19, 2017


FULL TURNKEY EXTRACTION SOLUTION WATERWAY, V&A WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN
This Project was awarded to Curvent International as a Design, Supply and Install project where we provided a full turnkey solution for...
Jan 18, 2017


HOW TO CONTROL DIRECT SUNLIGHT TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE WORKSPACE
Direct sun in the workplace is almost always a comfort problem. Uncomfortable occupants will be less productive, close their window...
Nov 18, 2016


CAR PARK VENTILATION
What are the regulations? (British standards) Ventilation of car parks is important to prevent the build-up of toxic fumes and flammable...
Nov 11, 2016


PROBLEMS WITH VENTILATION
We think it is important to list the possible problems one can have with ventilation, if the installation was not planned, tested and...
Oct 19, 2016


CAUSES OF POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
What Are The Typical Symptoms Of Poor Indoor Air Quality? • irritations of eyes, nose, and throat • dry mucous membranes and skin •...
Oct 14, 2016


THE BEHAVIOR OF SMOKE
When a fire occurs within a building, hot smoke and air rises and is replaced by cool air at low level. This phenomenon is known as...
Sep 22, 2016


CURVENT'S EN-CERTIFIED FIRE VENTILATOR
The Curvent Fire-X-EN 1620 fire ventilator is one of our top selling vents. Not only is it compatible with most roof types but it's...
Sep 16, 2016


GLASS BREAKAGE IN FIRES
At what temperature does windows break? Here is an interesting article that can answer this question: Article By Dr. Vytenis Babrauskas,...
Aug 22, 2016


CURVENT PINNACLE TURBINE SALES ARE UP
In a sales-related meeting Curvent International Sales Executive Eugéne Janse van Rensburg announced that the company’s Curvent Pinnacle...
Aug 16, 2016


THE BASICS OF VENTILATION
Ventilation is the process by which fresh air is introduced and contaminated air is removed from an occupied space. Purposes of...
Aug 12, 2016


SMOKE VENTILATION DONE RIGHT....
At the Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth. This video was taken more than a year ago... but we wanted to share it on our News Page. We move...
Jul 28, 2016


THE ORIGIN OF SMOKE VENTILATION
Source: Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service Venting a fire, even at the risk of increasing its volume, is often...
Jul 19, 2016


SMOKE MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN BUILDINGS WITH LARGE ENCLOSED SPACES
SYSTEM RELIABILITY Smoke management systems can be complex and involve the operation of many interacting components, including detection...
Jul 13, 2016


TYPES OF FIRE VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Ventilation is a necessary process of almost any firefighting operation, according to Michael Lee. (Michael has 25 years experience in...
Jun 30, 2016


CURVENT PINNACLE WIND TURBINE INFORMATION
Our new information Video on Curvent's own Pinncacle Turbine. This Turbine has been in the market for 9 years with great success....
Jun 20, 2016


MAINTENANCE OF SMOKE VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
I cannot recall the amount of times I have been asked the question “How often must my Smoke Ventilation equipment be serviced?” The...
Jun 8, 2016
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