The design of natural ventilation systems to control smoke movement in tunnels.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions

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From the author: This paper provides an overview of the design of natural ventilation systems to control smoke movement in tunnels. The paper discusses the current standards and requirements for these types of systems. It then discusses the various elements that are used to design such systems. These include both items in direct control of the designer and those that are uncontrollable in the design. The paper also presents a case study where the various design elements are utilized to create a working natural ventilation smoke control system in a short rail tunnel.

Citation Details
Title: The design of natural ventilation systems to control smoke movement in tunnels.(Report)
Author: Thomas P. O'Dwyer
Publication:ASHRAE Transactions (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 116 Issue: 1 Page: 3(8)

Article Type: Report

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