Tempest Technology Corp. built the Mobile Ventilation Unit or MVU on the Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) principals. The MVU works by creating an air-seal at the entrance point, pressurizing the structure. The resulting airflow blows clean, fresh air into the structure, forcing out heat, smoke, gasses and other contaminates. It can be used to ventilate any size or shape structure as long as there is an entrance point for the clean air and an exit point for the contaminated air. It is a proven technique that saves lives, and improves worker and citizen safety (source: Tempest Technology Corp.).
Removing toxic gases and fumes from structures in post fire knockdown is a typical operation for portable fans and the MVU. Applying the technology along with fire attack is a proven tactic that increases firefigther safety and victim survival. The MVU is vital to victim survival in high occupancy structures for evacuation purposes as well as Positive Pressure Fire Attack (PPA). Using the MVU immediately allows the unit to get in proper position and aid evacuation by providing a clear exit point for victims and a safe environment for firefighters.
Vent 3 is the first unit built on a Tempest's new light weight platform in the United States and has the largest rated capacity of any fire department ventilation unit in Western Pennsylvania. The fan unit platform has the ability to pivot 180 degrees and tilt 30 degrees for direct ventilation because placement for use without these features can be less than optimal. A portable sock is carried to channel fresh air to the entry point when the unit is unable to hit the entry point direct. The unit operates independent requiring no other support for operation, unless the optional misting ring is required where a water source and pumper are then needed.
Listed below are links demonstrating operation and some optional features of our mobile ventilation unit. If you would like more information on this unit, please use the Contact Link on this website or visit Tempest Technology Corp. using the link below.
