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High performance air provision where reliability and safety matters

Howden has developed its solution approach to all tunnelling projects from road to rail to ensure industry-leading performance you can rely on. Our expertise starts at concept enabling the optimisation of system design and continues throughout the lifetime of operation using leading modelling, fan and digital technology to deliver a truly end-to-end solution.

Benefits of Tunnel Ventilation Solutions

  • A flexible fan range to optimally meet conditions of each tunnel whatever the air flow or extraction volume
  • Fans designed and built to the highest standards ensuring safety and reliability long-term
  • High efficiency fans delivering best performance at lowest operational cost 
  • Fully scoped systems using design and simulation models to optimise the ventilation system
  • Complete system solution and delivery reducing project complexity and costs
  • Optimised operation via digital control and monitoring technology leading to long term efficiency and lower unscheduled maintenance
 

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions

Find out more about our ventilation solutions for infrastructure tunnels in our introduction video.

Tunnel Fans

Howden’s range of fans for tunnel ventilation has been developed and improved thanks to many years’ experience in the market with multiple brands.

Our axial and jet fan products cover a wide range of performance duties and can be configured as reversible or uni-directional to suit the needs of all tunnel ventilation systems.

Every fan is designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards for assurance of safe and reliable operation in the event of fires and long-term performance. Fans are tested to the most stringent fire safety standards (DIN EN 12101-3 or ISO 27927) to operate at 200ºC/1h or up to 400ºC/2h. Aerodynamic testing of fans ensures performance meets or exceeds all required standards demanded by project specifications.

Our fans can be delivered on a scalable basis including full turnkey and are backed up by a comprehensive aftermarket capability to ensure performance is maximised throughout the life of each operation.

Visit our product page for more information on our fans or download our brochure.

Tunnel Fans

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN addresses all aspects of road tunnel airflow management and emergency smoke extraction, while providing actionable insight and output to engineers working on tunnel ventilation.

Ventsim enables rapid development and testing of ventilation models:

  • Wide range of simulations to meet all tunnel operational design requirements
  • Built-in cost calculations for financial and performance analysis
  • High Integration with industry tools and datasheets
  • Highly visual and user-focused

To find out more download our brochure.

Ventsimâ„¢ Tunnel DESIGN

Digital Controls

Digitalisation is improving the way many industries control and optimize their assets. This is also true in transportation tunnels and Howden is a leader in the field.

Fans are fitted with multiple sensors allowing our Howden Uptime platform to seamlessly integrate related performance data. The system combines active inputs, such as temperature, pressure and vibration, with reference parameters from manuals, specifications and maintenance reports. When the data is analysed, it provides a unique foundation for maintaining and enhancing operational excellence.

Digital Controls

Aftermarket

A ventilation system must operate reliable for multiple decades. Keeping fans well maintained and rated for conditions is critical, as some fans operate on a continuous basis and other fans need to respond instantly to emergencies.

Howden offers full lifetime service coverage. We have a permanent presence across every continent with specialist engineers able to ensure reliable performance through expert maintenance and quick resolutions to any unexpected issues.

The range of services on offer support our ventilation equipment as well as fans supplied by other manufacturers.

Our range of services includes:

  • Inspections
  • Testing and training
  • Spare parts and inventory management
  • Repairs and refurbishments
  • Retrofits and performance enhancements
  • Balancing

Services are delivered either on-site or in our workshops depending on the nature of the service and customer requirement.

Tunnel Aftermarket Services

Tunnel Fans

Howden’s range of fans for tunnel ventilation has been developed and improved thanks to many years’ experience in the market with multiple brands.

Our axial and jet fan products cover a wide range of performance duties and can be configured as reversible or uni-directional to suit the needs of all tunnel ventilation systems.

Every fan is designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards for assurance of safe and reliable operation in the event of fires and long-term performance. Fans are tested to the most stringent fire safety standards (DIN EN 12101-3 or ISO 27927) to operate at 200ºC/1h or up to 400ºC/2h. Aerodynamic testing of fans ensures performance meets or exceeds all required standards demanded by project specifications.

Our fans can be delivered on a scalable basis including full turnkey and are backed up by a comprehensive aftermarket capability to ensure performance is maximised throughout the life of each operation.

Visit our product page for more information on our fans or download our brochure.

Tunnel Fans

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN addresses all aspects of road tunnel airflow management and emergency smoke extraction, while providing actionable insight and output to engineers working on tunnel ventilation.

Ventsim enables rapid development and testing of ventilation models:

  • Wide range of simulations to meet all tunnel operational design requirements
  • Built-in cost calculations for financial and performance analysis
  • High Integration with industry tools and datasheets
  • Highly visual and user-focused

To find out more download our brochure.

Ventsimâ„¢ Tunnel DESIGN

Digital Controls

Digitalisation is improving the way many industries control and optimize their assets. This is also true in transportation tunnels and Howden is a leader in the field.

Fans are fitted with multiple sensors allowing our Howden Uptime platform to seamlessly integrate related performance data. The system combines active inputs, such as temperature, pressure and vibration, with reference parameters from manuals, specifications and maintenance reports. When the data is analysed, it provides a unique foundation for maintaining and enhancing operational excellence.

Digital Controls

Aftermarket

A ventilation system must operate reliable for multiple decades. Keeping fans well maintained and rated for conditions is critical, as some fans operate on a continuous basis and other fans need to respond instantly to emergencies.

Howden offers full lifetime service coverage. We have a permanent presence across every continent with specialist engineers able to ensure reliable performance through expert maintenance and quick resolutions to any unexpected issues.

The range of services on offer support our ventilation equipment as well as fans supplied by other manufacturers.

Our range of services includes:

  • Inspections
  • Testing and training
  • Spare parts and inventory management
  • Repairs and refurbishments
  • Retrofits and performance enhancements
  • Balancing

Services are delivered either on-site or in our workshops depending on the nature of the service and customer requirement.

Tunnel Aftermarket Services
 
 

Ventilation Efficiency

Read our article, which addresses how Howden assist tunnel operators maximize energy efficiency through product engineering, and system design and controls.

World of Experience

Howden have been involved in the design and manufacture of tunnel ventilation fans for almost 100 years since our first installation within the London underground. See our reference document for a view of some more recent sample projects.

Solution Brochures

Access our Tunnel Ventilation Solutions and Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN brochures for more insight into how we can deliver to your project needs.

Transurban Tunnel Design

Transurban selected Ventsim to analyze the performance of their tunnel ventilation, leading to power usage savings of over 10%. Read more in our case study.

Tunnel design & operation

Read our white papers focused on how Howden support tunnel ventilation designer and operators to achieve their goals. See the document library below.

 

Technical Library

Access and download product brochures and specifications.

Howden Supporting Tunnel Design

A whitepaper focused on how Howden support tunnel ventilation engineers to optimise and deliver high performance designs.

Howden Supporting Tunnel Operation

A whitepaper focused on how Howden support tunnel ventilation operators to achieve their goals.

Howden Uptime for Jet Fans

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions (French)

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions (Italian)

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions (Spanish)

Tunnel Ventilation Solutions (US)

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN (French)

Ventsim Tunnel DESIGN (Spanish)

Transurban tunnel ventilation efficiency optimisation

Modelling of a tunnel ventilation system to identify efficiency improvements within a 6.7km road tunnel.

Tunnel Ventilation Efficiency Article

An article addressing how efficiency can be maximised within tunnel ventilation systems

Tunnel Ventilation Fan References

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