Enhanced methodology for thermal management area assessment of metro lines

Abstract

The article analyzes the operation of metro lines with doubletrack and single-track tunnels in the Russian Federation. Simultaneous activation of traffic on single-track and double-track tunnels affects the management of thermal and humidity parameters of the air environment on metro lines. Currently, there is limited experience in using shared lines. The study conducted an analysis of the features in the formation of thermal and ventilation regimes in double-track and single-track subway tunnels. It also examined the temperature regime of the station when mixing air flows from a double-track tunnel between stations and the flow from one of the stations. An algorithm has been defined for controlling the thermal and humidity parameters of the environment in underground structures. Measures are proposed to minimize the consequences of combining air flows and normalize microclimate parameters. The analysis of air mass movement revealed that the air temperature at the station located beyond the junction point of the double-track tunnel section and single-track tunnels is influenced by circulation flows in single-track tunnels, as well as the flow rate and temperature of the air coming from the double-track tunnel.