Passivent on the right track with Belfast railway footbridge project

Natural and hybrid ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has supplied nine bespoke Aircool® ventilators as part of a new fully enclosed, glazed footbridge spanning the railway track at the upgraded York Street Train Station in Belfast.

The footbridge, part of a £17m project at the station, was designed by Gregory Architects. Working alongside mechanical and electrical consultant, Semple & McKillop and Passivent’s client and mechanical sub-contractor, Alufix Facades, Passivent manufactured the bespoke Aircool ventilators to integrate within the curtain walling of the footbridge.

The units complement the aesthetics of the project perfectly, while controlling the temperature and CO₂ levels within the glazed footbridge to prevent overheating.

Alufix Facades, one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors for commercial glazing systems, installed the Aircool units, which Passivent supplied with externally accessed 24V actuators to modulate the motorised dampers.

Ease of maintenance

The externally fitted actuators allow for ease of maintenance as the steel structure within the footbridge was installed 10mm away from the internal cover grilles, meaning access from the inside was not possible. The actuators provide controlled air intake and extract via the Building Management System.

Designed to work with all forms of wall construction, curtain walling and window profiles, Passivent’s Aircool ventilators have excellent weatherability which means they can remain open even in inclement weather conditions.

They offer excellent airtightness performance when closed and both louvres and grilles can be colour matched to any RAL or BS colour.  BIM Objects are available for both window and wall versions.

To find out more, visit www.passivent.com, call 01732 850 770 or email projects@passivent.com. Follow the company on LinkedIn to be kept up to date with the latest news.

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