Suporte mundial
Over 25 distributors and support centres worldwide
Contratos de manutenção flexíveis
Contratos específicos de fábrica sob medida com suporte 24 horas
30 years experience
Desenvolvendo, fabricando e instalando
Importance of monitoring road tunnel emissions
Monitoring air quality in road tunnels is of paramount importance for several reasons
Saúde e Segurança
Poor air quality inside road tunnels can pose serious health risks to both tunnel users and the tunnel operators. The emission of pollutants from vehicles, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) can lead to respiratory problems, allergies, and other health issues. Monitoring air quality allows for early detection of elevated pollutant levels, enabling prompt actions to mitigate health risks and ensure a safe environment for road users.
Conformidade com Regulamentos
Monitoring air quality in road tunnels helps ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards set by regulatory bodies. Many countries have strict guidelines on pollutant emissions, and tunnels are required to meet specific air quality standards. Continuous monitoring enables tunnel operators to identify areas where pollutant levels exceed permissible limits, leading to prompt remedial actions to meet compliance requirements.
Ventilation System Efficiency
Road tunnels are equipped with ventilation systems designed to maintain acceptable air quality levels by controlling pollutants and providing adequate ventilation. Monitoring air quality allows operators to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of ventilation systems. By analyzing data on pollutant concentrations, airflow patterns, and ventilation performance, operators can optimize ventilation strategies, ensuring efficient pollutant removal and minimizing the risk of pollutant buildup.
Incident Management
Road tunnels are susceptible to various incidents, such as vehicle fires, accidents involving hazardous materials, or equipment malfunctions, which can result in the release of toxic gases or smoke. Monitoring air quality in real-time enables early detection of abnormal pollutant levels, providing an essential tool for incident management. Timely detection can trigger appropriate emergency responses, such as activating smoke extraction systems, evacuating tunnel users, and notifying emergency services.
Environmental Impact
Road tunnels can have adverse environmental impacts if pollutant emissions are not properly managed. Monitoring air quality helps assess the environmental impact of tunnels by providing data on pollutant levels and trends. This information is crucial for identifying the sources of emissions and implementing measures to reduce environmental footprints, such as promoting cleaner vehicle technologies, optimizing traffic flow, or implementing air pollution control technologies.
Find out more about our tunnel products and solutions.
Produtos para monitoramento de túneis
TunnelTech 100 visibility monitors are an essential part of any road or rail tunnel safety system. Firstly, it monitors the Visibilty within the tunnel and ensures that the tunnel ventilation system
provides sufficient clean air for drivers to clearly see the road ahead.
A série TunnelTech 200 pode monitorar continuamente CO, NO e visibilidade dentro de túneis rodoviários e ferroviários. O monitoramento desses gases vitais garante que o sistema de ventilação do túnel forneça ar limpo suficiente para proteger a saúde dos usuários do túnel e para que os motoristas vejam claramente a estrada à frente.
A série TunnelTech 300 são monitores de fluxo de ar de túnel comprovados pela indústria da CODEL que combinam a confiabilidade da tecnologia ultrassônica e oferecem excelente precisão e confiabilidade a um preço muito competitivo.
A tecnologia TunnelTech 500/700 para determinar concentrações de CO, NO e NO2 em túneis rodoviários e ferroviários. Como não há partes móveis, os níveis de confiabilidade são muito altos e os requisitos de manutenção são baixos.
Os TunnelTech 600 são monitores de iluminância e luminância comprovados pela indústria da CODEL para detectar luz tanto dentro quanto na entrada do túnel.
O TunnelTech 801 foi projetado especificamente para aplicações em túneis rodoviários, ferroviários e civis, além de poços de ventilação, e representa o que há de mais moderno em design de cabeçote de sensor ultrassônico compacto.
