Aerodynamics & Ventilation
The multifaceted requirements regarding aerodynamics and ventilation place high demands on both operators and planners. An early conception and planning by qualified specialists is the key to achieving maximum efficiency and safety during construction and operation.
We gained valuable experience by completing successful projects. We support our clients with distinctive specialisation as well as in-depth knowledge in the fields of aero- and thermodynamics. Together, we develop the best solutions to be one step ahead of the requirements of the market.
Services
Design – Tendering – Realisation – Commissioning
- Feasibility studies
- Conceptual design and dimensioning
- Comprehensive simulations for ventilation, climate, fire and smoke
- Detailed design and systems specifications
- Tendering and contract awarding
- Realisation, commissioning and approval
- Concepts for operation and maintenance
- Training of operational and safety staff
Construction Site Ventilation
- Conception
- Optimisation of ventilation systems and reduction of energy consumption
Maintenance and Refurbishment
- Control and assessment of all structural components and equipment
- Verification of the compliance with standards and identification of paths for improvement
- Improvement of control systems
- Optimisation of energy, operating and maintenance costs
- Planning of refurbishment projects, realisation and commissioning
Aerodynamic Analyses
- Compressible tunnel aerodynamics
- Evaluation of train-induced pressure and wind loads
- Minimisation of aerodynamic loads on structures and vehicles
- Optimisation of tunnel cross-sections with respect to micro pressure waves and energy consumption
- Ensuring compliance with health and passenger comfort criteria
Emission Surveys
- Analysis of fundamentals
- Analysis of the dispersion of emissions and pollutants
- Planning of corrective actions
Expertise and Consulting Services
- Optimisation of ventilation, equipment and energy consumption
- Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses
- Second opinions and expert assessments
- Scenario-based analyses and quantitative risk analyses (QRA)
- Escape route concepts and evacuation procedures
Competence
- Broad expertise
- Integral, innovative solutions
- Advanced modelling and simulation tools
- Strict adherence to budgets and deadlines
- Over 30 years of experience worldwide
- Active involvement in international research and development projects
Benefits
- Fewer interfaces thanks to our multidisciplinary team
- Reduction of design and construction costs
- Higher reliability during planning
- Reduction of energy needs and operational costs
- Extension of maintenance intervals
Selected references
Project
Uetliberg Tunnel, Zurich, Switzerland
Services
Ventilation
Client
Civil engineering department of the Canton of Zurich
Project
Tunnels Tabladillo and Fuentecilla, Madrid, Spain
Services
Aerodynamic analysis
Client
INECO
Project
Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland
Services
Equipment incl. ventilation
Client
ATG, AlpTransit Gotthard
Project
Follo LIne Tunnel Oslo-Ski, Norway
Services
Ventilation and safety
Client
Jernbaneverket
Project
Tunnels Via Binaria and Via Expressa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Services
Ventilation and safety
Client
Porto Novo
Project
Pump storage power plant Belesar, Spain
Services
Construction site ventilation
Client
Geotunel
For around 60 years, the renowned Swiss Amberg Group has been a leader in engineering and surveying services for railway, metro, underground and specialised civil engineering.
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