High pressure mist for fire suppression

• Published in: Tunnels & Tunnelling International no. OCT; p. 43
• Main Author: VUOLLE, Pasi
• Format: Journal Article Trade Publication Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sidcup Progressive Media Group 01.10.2010; NS Media Group Limited; Compelo
• Subjects: Anniversaries; Applied sciences; Building technical equipments; Buildings; Buildings. Public works; Cooling; Design; Detection. Firefighting. Smoke control. Evacuation; Emergency services; Exact sciences and technology; Fire protection; Fog; Heat; Infrastructure; International marketing; Railroad accidents & safety; Roads & highways; Sprinkler systems; Transportation authorities; Tunneling; Tunnels; Tunnels, galleries; Ventilation; Water; France; Europe; Paris; Finland; Ile-de-France; Spain; Case study; Transportation infrastructure; Water pressure; Road tunnel; Firefighting; System description; Fire safety

The A86 West tunnel in Paris, protected by high-pressure water mist system, is probably the world's largest tunnel protected by an active fire protection system. This tunnel is a feat of engineering and design at 1 0 km long with two superimposed levels, one in each direction. Each level has tw...