Tunnels

Research on tunnel fire has focused on design fires and smoke, having a lack of research on detailed ceiling jet characteristics.

Megacities will quadruple in just 40 years so Early Warning Fire Detection in Underground Stations will become even more vital.

Tests show that automatic sprinkler systems in tunnel fires are only suitable for tunnels with low velocities and transverse ventilation.

During the last few years there has been an increased focus on tunnels and tunnel safety in Norway. A large amount of money is to be invested in upgrading Norwegian tunnels.

Very Early Warning Fire Detection is a major element of disaster risk reduction & prevents loss of life, reduces the economic & material impact of disasters.

The Latest Research on Fighting Tunnel Fires has been published by TUSC – Tunnel Underground Safety Center – a research and development centre.

UL’s Iconic Steiner Tunnel Withstands the Test of Time. The 25-foot tunnel is known as the Steiner Tunnel, in honour of the UL Engineer, Albert Steiner.

All the Bogota-Villavicencio tunnels will be protected by Securiton’s new line-type heat detector SecuriSens LIST and 14 SecuriFire fire detection systems.

One of the UK’s busiest river crossings, the Tyne Tunnels are being protected by Advanced panels and its extinguishant control systems.

On behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration, SP Fire Research have performed six tests where the system has been tested under various fire conditions.