WEG motors enhance safety measures in prestigious Dubai Hills Estate
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WEG motors enhance safety measures in prestigious Dubai Hills Estate
The ambitious Dubai Hills Estate project , situated in the heart of Dubai , has set new benchmarks in architectural excellence and safety standards . During the estate ’ s development , fire safety was a critical consideration . Motor and drives specialist , WEG was called upon to supply its W22 Smoke Extraction motors , developed to ensure air circulation in closed environments , and fast smoke and heat extraction in case of emergency situations .
Boasting an 18-hole championship golf course , three top-tier schools and the grand Dubai Hills Mall among its facilities , the expansive 2,700-acre Dubai Hills Estate in Mohammed bin Rashid ( MBR ) City , Dubai , promises luxury living . Behind this lavishness is Emaar Properties , one of the largest and most reputable real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ).
Emaar Properties was responsible for guaranteeing safety for the estate ’ s residents . That includes the fire safety systems in Dubai Hills Estate , which must guarantee effective smoke extraction in the complex ’ s many apartments and villas . Emaar enlisted Maico Gulf LLC of Dubai , an original equipment manufacturer ( OEM ) that specialises in air distribution systems and has an impressive track record in managing diverse projects in the Gulf region .
Smoke extraction Maico turned particular attention to the fire safety system ’ s smoke extraction motors . The motors would be required to ensure optimal air circulation in closed environments . Aside from being reliable in emergency situations , the selected motors had to withstand operation at high temperatures , ensure fast smoke extraction and , ultimately , delay the spread of fire . Another concern was that the motors ’ design would not prevent access to the Dubai Hills Estate ’ s many emergency exits .
Fortunately , Maico has a longstanding relationship with the motors and drives specialist WEG , whose products were ideally suited for this prestigious and high-stakes application .
“ WEG ’ s motors were readily available thanks to Maico ’ s strategic stockholding at its own factory in Ras Al-Khaimah , UAE ,” explains Anil Kumar , development sales manager for the UAE , Oman and Qatar at WEG . “ This further streamlined the procurement process , ensuring timely delivery even in the face of extended lead times from other manufacturers .”
High-temperature operations WEG supplied 77 of the W22 Smoke Extraction motors , ranging from 15 to 55 kilowatt ( kW ). These specialised motors are part of WEG ’ s wider W22 series , but differ from the rest of the W22 range due to their exceptional ability to operate at temperatures of up to 400 degrees Celsius for two hours uninterrupted . This is a critical feature for fire safety and smoke exhaustion applications in the European market .
The WEG W22 Smoke Extraction motors are meticulously designed to operate flawlessly even in the most challenging conditions , such as during a fire emergency . These motors are equipped with WISE insulation that enables them to function with Variable Speed Drives ( VSD ). The WISE system incorporates class H wire that can withstand high temperatures , advanced insulation materials , and a solvent-free resin . This exclusive insulation system , developed by WEG , enhances the winding insulation resistance , making it suitable for operation with frequency inverters . By using a frequency inverter , ventilation and
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