3D printed scaled setup for smoke transport analysis in a subterranean passenger platform

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Abstract

In this work, the study of smoke fire transportation inside of a subway passenger platform is presented. The study includes a set of numerical simulations to observe the behavior of the air inside the platform. Two smoke transport simulations using the FDS program are also included. Subsequently, the development of a 3D-1:100 scale model is described and it was used to perform an experimental observation of the phenomenon. The model was built by using a 3D printer which allowed to include more architectural details of the real scenario. The inclusion of these details allowed to observe qualitative similarity between the results of the simulation and the experimental work. Although there are clear differences between what could happen in a real scenario and what was observed in the scale model, it was identified that the model is an important complement to the simulations. In addition to the simulations, the use of this type of 3D models allows the observation of the phenomenon by different specialists such as firefighters, policeman, medical personnel, etc., in the same place and its intention is to provide a more interactive tool to the observation group, increasing the time devoted to the development of contingency actions and reducing the costs associated with the logistics of a real simulacrum. The model allows to better identify the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats of the contingency procedures developed by the safety and hygiene groups and to make their corresponding adjustments if necessary.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1
JournalRevista Internacional de Metodos Numericos para Calculo y Diseno en Ingenieria
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • ANSYS-FLUENT
  • CFD
  • Critical speed
  • FDS
  • Fire
  • Kennedy model
  • Smoke

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