{"id":6445,"date":"2022-02-07T12:34:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T12:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/williaamcox.com\/?p=6445"},"modified":"2022-02-22T10:35:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T10:35:18","slug":"what-is-a-shev-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/williaamcox.com\/shev\/what-is-a-shev-system\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a SHEV System?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644935349766{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A SHEV system stands for Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilator. SHEV systems help release smoke or heat from a building through an opening system in the roof or through walls.<\/p>\n

A SHEV system is necessary for any commercial building as it protects both human life and property. If SHEV systems are planned correctly, they will limit the damage to a property in the event of a fire by directing hazardous smoke and heat out of the building. The goal is also to create a smoke-free zone on the floor. SHEV systems must be designed based on the building’s size, type, and use, which determines how the individual smoke exhaust units are arranged.<\/p>\n

The SHEV systems at Williaam Cox are designed with individual smoke and heat exhaust units to release the smoke and drastically improve the air quality within the building. The SHEV systems from Williaam Cox can be included in glass skylights, continuous roof lights, glass roofs and double opening vents. Simply put, a SHEV system is an opening in the roof’s surface that can be integrated into the skylight systems.<\/p>\n

The SHEV system can be opened manually or automatically. If a fire occurs, the smoke and gases are released via exhaust openings. A smoke and heat ventilation system can also be included in the lower wall area. This system includes supply air openings. As well as this, it can consist of fire direction elements, activation or release devices, opening units, power supply lines and smoke aprons in bigger rooms.<\/p>\n

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How SHEV Systems work<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The operating fundamentals of a smoke and heat exhaust system are based on the fact warm air rises. The natural smoke extraction is caused by the thermal lift activated by openings in the roof or fa\u00e7ade. The openings or heat exhaust units are designed to keep buildings smoke-free, especially in the lower area, during the event of a fire.<\/p>\n

Heat dissipation is primarily about preserving life and saving buildings by reducing the heat. Focusing on smoke control increases the chances of personal protection. The SHEV Systems creates a smoke-free layer to ensure that people in the building have sufficient visibility and enough oxygen to escape.<\/p>\n

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SHEV Systems at Williaam Cox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Williaam Cox supplies a wide range of smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems. These systems are designed to provide both smoke and day to day ventilation and meet the aesthetic and performance requirements of architects, building operators, specifiers and contractors.<\/p>\n

They can be integrated into any Building Management System and comply with the latest building regulations on fire safety.<\/p>\n

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Casement Ventilators\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

A casement ventilator is a SHEV natural air and smoke ventilator. It has been designed to be both functional and aesthetic to meet the demands of modern construction. William Cox provides a range of casement ventilators, including:<\/p>\n