PPV
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004475
An abbreviation for Positive Pressure Ventilation, a firefighting technique that uses a fan to introduce fresh air into a structure, creating a positive pressure differential. This forces smoke and hot gases out through an exhaust opening, improving visibility and reducing temperatures for firefighters. PPV is an effective method for clearing smoke from buildings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004475 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Translations | German: PPV; Spanish: PPV; French: PPV |
Record as JSON
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