Research Article

Optimization Method for Twin-Tunnel Complementary Ventilation Design and Its Energy Saving Effect

Table 4

Comparation of ventilation schemes in energy consumption.

SectionOriginal design Redesign Single U-type mode
Air volume
(m3/s)
Required
thrust
(Pa)
Gross power
(kW)
Length
(m)
Air volume
(m3/s)
Required
thrust
(Pa)
Gross power
(kW)
Length
(m)
Air volume
(m3/s)
Required
thrust
(Pa)
Gross power
(kW)

Uphill1377.42222.3830×10275030046.8530×40000
2012502120.00033003126.5130×1
330×10170033629.9030×32400424200.5730×17

Downhill4285.90027502620.0000000
5012501740.000330020700
6014642980.000216431900

Channels70880.00000
8012452.40150011200

Total663.32222.38600598129.15360631207.08540