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High Performance Rainproof Ventilation Louvres

Rainproof Ventilation Louvres

Single and Double Bank Ventilation Louvres - Beijing MRT, Daxing Line

Mega Union maintains a world-leading position in the rainproof The following types of rainproof ventilation louvre systems are
ventilation louvre market by satisfying a variety of architectural available for your architectural needs.
requirements such as decorative and rainproof ventilation uses.
Each set of system is specially customised to cater for the special
1. Single bank ventilation louvre - a single layer louvre that provide
requirements of buildings.
good ventilation with some rain protection.

Mega Union’s rainproof ventilation louvres are being deployed in

2. Double bank rainproof ventilation louvre - a double layer louvre
different projects around the world ranging from London to China,
that effectively integrates both rainproof and ventilation
whereby each application component entails a unique combina-
capabilities.
tion of professional experience and advice from them.

3. Triple bank stormproof ventilation louvre - a triple layer louvre

with a strong performance of rain defence.

Single Bank Ventilation Louvres - PL1 and PL1/DT

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - PL2 and PL2/DT

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Expo Centre, Shanghai

Triple Bank Stormproof Ventilation Louvres - PL3 and PL3/DT

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore

OVERVIEW Experimental Results for the Performance Classification

of Mega Union’s Rainproof ventilation Systems. Airflow performance

Category Effectiveness Effectiveness of Actual Rain Absorption Category Coefficient

Throughout the years, quantifying the performance
1.0 to 100% Rainproofing (%) Rate (Ltr/hour/m2 louver)
of rainproof ventilation louvre systems has always
been problematic. This is due to the escalating
A 1.00 100% 0.00 1 0.40 & above
standards for practical applications as well as the
0.99 99% 0.75
non-existence of comprehensive application
B 0.98 98% 1.50 2 0.30 ~ 0.399
technology guidelines for designers. The HEVAC
0.95 95% 3.75
standard for "Laboratory Experiments and Grading
3 0.20 ~ 0.299
Levels of Rainproof Ventilation Louvres under C 0.94 90% 7.50
Simulated Environmental Conditions" has provided a 0.80 80% 15.0
4 0.20 following
useful classification method. However, the D 0.80 70% 22.5
responsibilities for recommending classification Following 60% 30.0
High coefficient represents low
methods of special applications remain with the 50% 37.5 rainproof performance & high
airflow.
designers and experts. Hence, the purpose of this
guide is to contribute modestly to assisting designers As performance classification is dependent on air flow rate, it should be specified when designing
the speed of air flow passing through louvre inlets. The above figure illustrates the actual
and experts in selecting the most effective
rainproof performance under experimental conditions. This experiment represents the harsh
performance classification for rainproof ventilation weather condition in Britain.
louvres deployed in special applications.

The HEVAC standard is currently formally promulgated and is technically

Experimental Standard: British rainproof ventilation
equivalent to the European Standard BS EN13030.
louvre system maker joined hands with HEVAC and
BSRIA to invent an experimental standard aimed at
assisting designers in adapting different classifica-
The precision levels of louvre performance tests have been continuously increasing
tions of rainproof ventilation louvres to different
alongside the continuous improvements and upgrades of the HEVAC experimental
special needs. An experimental environment with an
standard. Mega Union closely follows international standards for quantification tests
air flow rate of 13m/s (30 miles/hr) and rainfall
and has passed the one and only globally recognised British BSRIA test, thus proving
intensity of 75mm/hr (3 inches) may be relatively
the excellent performance of Mega Union’s rainproof ventilation louvres.
harsh but it is still a highly effective environment that
is close to the actual rainproof performance
environment. Application

Recommendations for the choice of rainproof ventilation louvres are based on the actual
Classification of Mega Union’s Rainproof specified inlet air flow rate.
Ventilation Louvre Systems
The best rainproof performance is required Louvres with 2 or more layers and no
Class A
> 2 layers A3 < 3.5m/s and the core air flow rate is 1-3.5m/s. significant infiltration of rain water

The best rainproof performance is required Double layer with no significant

Double-layer A2 1.5 m/s Class A and the core air flow rate < 1m/s. infiltration of rain water

B2 1.5 to 2.5 m/s Good rainproof performance is required and Double layer with rain water entering but
Class B
the core air flow rate is 1-2.5m/s. the depth of infiltration is limited
C2 2.5 to 3.5 m/s
Relatively better rainproof performance is Double layer with large quantity of rain water
Class C
Single-layer D1 1.5 to 3.5 m/s required & the core air flow rate is 2.5-3.5m/s. entering but the depth of infiltration is limited

High air flow performance is required and Single layer with limited resistance to
Performance specifications should consider the Class D
rainproof performance is not important. rain water blown in by the wind
design of the speed of airflow passing through the
inlet.
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BSRIA Accredited Test Reports

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Singapore

PL1 louvres - BS EN13030 : 2001 test report PL2 louvres - BS EN13030 : 2001 test report PL3 louvres - BS EN13030 : 2002 test report

PL1/DT louvres - BS EN13030 : 2002 test report PL2/DT louvres - BS EN13030 : 2002 test report PL3/DT louvres - BS EN13030 : 2002 test report

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Relevance & Accuracy of Louvre Test Results

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Intel Plant, Dalian

BSRIA Testing to BS EN 13030:2001 - Ventilation for Buildings - Terminals -

Performance Testing of Louvres subjected to Simulated Rain

BSRIA being one of the only two laboratories in the world that is fully accredited and independent, ensures that the most stringent and credible
test results are derived in accordance to the latest test standards.

Weather Collection Aerodynamic

section duct measurement
section
Wind simulation Volume flow rate
equipment measuring section
Rain spray
nozzles Mechanical
Resistance Ventilation
screens section

Wind direction Water Ventilation air

Louvre eliminator
under test
Ventilation
fan
Fan

Penetrated rain
Open face to
weather section
Rejected rain
Drain connections

Aerodynamic weather louvre test facility at BSRIA laboratory

BS EN13030 versus other testing facilities

A 1m x 1m louvre test sample and a 1.2m x 1.2m louvre test sample when subjected to a 2m3/s air volume have different air flow face velocities;
2m/s and 1.39m/s respectively. A difference of 30%!

2m3/s air volume creates 2m3/s air volume creates

1.2m
1m

2m/s face velocity. 1.39m/s face velocity.

1m 1.2m

BSRIA test - 1m x 1m Louvre Other testing facilities - 1.2m x 1.2m Louvre

In summary, the BS EN13030 ensures more stringent testing conditions.

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Performance of Internal Drainage System
Test Sample versus Site Sample

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore

Test Sample
Side Mullion
(half)

Clips

A Rain Water
1m

Louvre Blades
1m

1m x 1m Test Sample Internal

Drainage
System

A - Details of internal drainage system (half mullion)

Site Sample
1m
1m

In order to ensure the consistent rain defence effectiveness as per the

test result, it is only appropriate to incorporate drainages at every 1m
length interval as per the test sample.

Louvre Blades

Centre Mullion
(two halves)
B
5m

Rain Water

Internal
Drainage
System

B - Details of internal drainage system (centre mullion)

Example:

A Typical louvre panel of 5m x 2m size installed at site will need

drainages to filter out rain water. Mega Union louvres have in-built
2m drainages to collect ingress rain water to prevent the formation of
cascades.
5m x 2m Site Sample

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Single Bank Ventilation Louvres
PL1 and PL1/DT

Single Bank Ventilation Louvres - Dahui Plant, Shanghai

GENERAL Product Specifications

Mega Union’s single bank ventilation louvre system is mainly The blade spacing of Mega Union’s single bank ventilation louvre
used as a material for the outer wall panels of highly ventilated is 60mm. Its overall structure is made of high quality anti-corro-
buildings for the purpose of satisfying decorative and shading sion aluminium 6063T5. The blades of the single bank ventilation
requirements. The external appearance and installation flexibility louvre should not be installed by drilling or fastening with screws
of the single bank louvre makes it highly effective for decoration but wedged into the structural supporting mullion so as to allow
and shading purposes. expansion or contraction along the horizontal direction without
being deformed or distorted. In addition, this will ensure a uniform
appearance of the louvres.
Installation Horizontal, vertical, horizontally inverted

The maximum distance from the centre of the mullion should not
Standard Materials Aluminium, stainless steel
exceed 1250 mm. Support points along the vertical direction
served to satisfy the actual air flow pressure requirement should
Surface Treatment Powder coating, fluorocarbon coating
be computed & specified by a structural engineer.

Supplementary Mitred edge, silencer board (single-layered

Materials / insulated), acoustic components, anti
insect net, anti bird net

Performance Summary

A multi-purpose ventilation louvre system that is able to achieve

the lowest airflow resistance performance. The blades possess a
streamline design without any sharp edges or protrusions in order
to ensure the highest effectiveness of the air flow performance.

Water Penetration

Isometric View of PL1 Louvre

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PL1 C C D D D D D D
PL1/DT C C C D D D D D

Coefficient of Entry / Discharge

Type of Louvre Class Ce

PL1 2 0.34
PL1/DT 3 0.3

Isometric View of PL1/DT Louvre

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PL1 Installation Details

Single and Double Bank Ventilation Louvres - Beijing MRT, Daxing Line

125

Sealant
15

25
Top Frame

60
Louvre Blades
Opening Height

Louvre Height

Inside Outside
Side Frame
Horizontal Support
customised according
to specs.
Louvre Mullion

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

150

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width

Louvre Width
Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing
max. 1500
15 Insect Mesh / Birdguard 15
according to spec.
125
150

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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PL1/DT Installation Details

Single Bank Ventilation Louvres - Sino International School, Shanghai

125

15

25
Top Frame

Louvre Blades
Opening Height
Louvre Height

60
Inside Outside

Horizontal Support
customised according Side Frame
to specs.
Louvre Mullion

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

Sealant

150

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width
Louvre Width
Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing
max. 1500
15 15
Insect Mesh / Birdguard
according to spec.
125
150

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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Track Records

Single and Double Bank Ventilation Louvres - Beijing MRT, Daxing Line

Single Bank Ventilation Louvres - Hangzhou MRT, Line 1 Single Bank & Double Bank Ventilation Louvres - HengLung Plaza, Shenyang

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Intel Plant, Chengdu Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - City Hall Henglung Plaza, Shenyang

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Expro Centre, Shanghai

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Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres
PL2 and PL2/DT

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Huamao Trade Centre, Beijing

GENERAL Product Specifications

Mega Union’s double bank rainproof ventilation louvre system is The blade spacing of Mega Union’s double bank rainproof
not only able to satisfy high rainproof performance requirements ventilation louvre is 60 mm. Its overall structure is made of
but also relatively high ventilation requirements; thereby anti-corrosion aluminium 6063T5. The louvre blades should not
effectively resolving the conflicts between ventilation and rain be installed by drilling or fastening with screws but wedged into
protection. the structural supporting mullion so as to allow expansion or
contraction along the horizontal direction without being deformed
Choices of louvre for high rainproof and ventilation performance: or distorted. In addition, this will ensure a uniform appearance of
double bank rainproof ventilation louvre and rainproof ventilation the louvres.
louvres with more than 2 layers.
The maximum distance from the centre of the mullion should not
exceed 1250 mm. Support points along the vertical direction
Installation Horizontal or vertical
served to satisfy the actual air flow pressure requirements should
Standard Materials Aluminium, soft steel, stainless steel be computed & specified by a structural engineer.

Surface Treatment Mill finishing, sandalwood polyester

powder coating, fluorocarbon coating
How Does The Double Bank Rainproof
Ventilation Louvre Work?
Supplementary Mitred edge, silencer board (single-layered
Materials / insulated), acoustic components, anti 1. Air and rain water enters through the spaces between the
insect net, anti bird net blades.

2. Rain water flows into the second layer of the louvre and gets
intercepted by the drainage channels.
Performance Summary

3. Rain water flows along the blades into the hollow upright
A multi-purpose ventilation louvre system that is able to achieve
mullions and gets discharged onto the base plate.
the lowest airflow resistance performance. The blades possess a
streamline design without any sharp edges or protrusions in order
to ensure the highest effectiveness of the air flow performance.

Water Penetration

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PL2 A A A A B C D D
PL2/DT A A B B C D D D

Coefficient of Entry / Discharge

Dispersion of Rain Water Air Flow

Type of Louvre Class Ce

PL2 3 0.23
PL2/DT 3 0.25

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PL2 Installation Details

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore

150

15 Sealant

25
Top Frame

60
Opening Height

Louvre Height

Louvre Blades
Inside Outside

Side Frame
Horizontal Support
customised according
to specs. Louvre Mullion

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

175

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width
Louvre Width
15 Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing 15
max. 1500
Insect Mesh / Birdguard
according to spec.
150
175

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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PL2/DT Installation Details

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore

150

25
Top Frame

Louvre Blades
Opening Height

Louvre Height

60
Inside Outside

Horizontal Support
customised according Side Frame
to specs.
Louvre Mullion

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

Sealant

175

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width

Louvre Width

Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing

max. 1500
15 15
Insect Mesh / Birdguard
according to spec.
150
175

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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Track Records

Double Bank and Horizontal Performance Louvres Yingtai Plaza, Beijing

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Maode Cell Plant, Chongqing Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Zhong Jian Plaza, Shanghai

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Yingtai Centre, Beijing Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Shanghai University

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Expo Centre, Shanghai

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Triple Bank Stormproof Ventilation Louvres
PL3 and PL3/DT

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Beijing Hua Trade Centre

GENERAL mullion so as to allow expansion or contraction along the horizontal

direction without being deformed or distorted. In addition, this will
ensure a uniform appearance of the louvres. The maximum
Mega Union's triple bank stormproof louvre system is not only distance from the centre of the mullion should not exceed
able to satisfy relatively higher ventilation requirements but also 1250mm. Support points along the vertical direction served to
relatively higher rainproof performance requirements. satisfy the actual air flow pressure requirement should be
computed & specified by a structural engineer.

Installation Horizontal, vertical, horizontally inverted

How Does The Triple Bank Stormproof Ventilation
Standard Materials Aluminium, stainless steel Louvre Work?

Surface Treatment Powder coating, fluorocarbon coating 1. Air and rain water enters through the spaces between the
blades.

Supplementary Mitred edge, silencer board (single-layered

Materials / insulated), acoustic components, anti 2. Rain water flows into the second, the third layer of the louvre
insect net, anti bird net and gets intercepted by drainage channels.

3. Rain water flows along the vanes into the hollow upright
Performance Summary mullions and gets discharged onto the base plate.

A multi-purpose ventilation louvre system that is able to achieve

the lowest airflow resistance performance. The blades possess a
streamline design without any sharp edges or protrusions in order
to ensure the highest effectiveness of the air flow performance.

Water Penetration

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PL3 A A A A A C D D
PL3/DT A A A A A B D D
Dispersion of Rain Water

Coefficient of Entry / Discharge

Type of Louvre Class Ce

PL3 3 0.2
PL3/DT 4 0.19

Product Specifications

The blade spacing of Mega Union's triple bank stormproof louvre

is 60mm. Its overall structure is made of anti-corrosion aluminium
6063T5. The louvre blades should not be installed by drilling or Air Flow
fastening with screws but wedged into the structural supporting

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PL3 Installation Details

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Beijing MRT, Daxing Line

200

15 Sealant

25
Top Frame

60
Louvre Height
Opening Height

Louvre Blades
Inside Outside

Side Frame

Horizontal Support
Louvre Mullion
customised according
to specs.

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

225

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width
Louvre Width

15 Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing 15

max. 1500
Insect Mesh / Birdguard
according to spec.
200
225

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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PL3/DT Installation Details

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Singapore

200

15

25
Top Frame

Louvre Blades
Opening Height

Louvre Height

Inside 60 Outside
Horizontal Support
customised according
to specs. Side Frame

Louvre Mullion

Bottom Cill
70

25
15

Sealant

225

Vertical Cross-Section Diagram

Inside

Opening Width
Louvre Width

Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing Mullion Spacing

max. 1500
15 Insect Mesh / Birdguard 15
according to spec.
200
225

Side Frame Bottom Cill Louvre Blades Louvre Mullion 25 Sealant

Outside

Horizontal Cross-Section Diagram

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Track Records

Horizontal Performance Louvres - Hockey Stadium, Beijing

Double Bank Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - Expo Centre, Shanghai Horizontal Performance Louvres - Beijing MRT, Line 4

Horizontal Performance Louvres - Beijing MRT, Line 4 Horizontal Performance Louvres - Beijing MRT, Line 4

Single Bank and Double Bank Ventilation Louvres - Zhongjie Heng Lung Plaza, Shenyang
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Series of Performance Louvres

Horizontal Performance Louvres - Beijing MRT, Line 4

In addition to PL1, PL2 and PL3 rainproof ventilation louvres,

Mega Union has also designed the following types of rainproof
ventilation louvre systems for your architectural requirements.

PLR1
Chevron Rainproof Ventilation Louvre - This is a type of single-
layer general purpose louvre possessing a relatively lower
effective ventilation rate and excellent rainproof capability, and is
not easily deformed.

Water Penetration

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PLR1 A A A B B C D D Chevron Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - PLR1

PLR2
Streamline Rainproof Ventilation Louvre - These louvres are ble to
bend to a certain extent without being easily deformed, and
possesses the best airflow performance and excellent rainproof
capability.

Water Penetration

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PLR2 C C C D D D D D
Streamline Rainproof Ventilation Louvres - PLR2

PHL
Horizontal Performance Louvre - This is a type of ventilation
louvre that can be horizontally installed onto the roof and
possesses high ventilation performance. It is suitable for use in
locations require lots of ventilation.

Water Penetration

Ventilation Rate (m/s) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
PHL A A A B B B C D Horizontal Performance Louvres - PHL

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