Matching tunnel ventilation to traffic density.
Author(s) : WOOD D.
Type of article: Article
Summary
A road tunnel has underground junctions, with changes of cross-section and alternative outlets. The problem was to design jet fan ventilation to give adequate air movement in all areas, and to ensure the safety of trapped traffic in the event of a fire. Groups of fans are energised to maintain normal ventilation, or emergency levels of air flow. A.R.T.
Details
- Original title: Matching tunnel ventilation to traffic density.
- Record ID : 1994-2505
- Languages: English
- Source: Prof. Eng. - vol. 6 - n. 5
- Publication date: 1993/05
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
- Themes: Air conditioning in laboratories and industry
- Keywords: Road transport; Ventilation; Tunnel; Design; Air conditioning
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