SUBWAY VENTILATION SYSTEM UPGRADE: ICF KEISER'S TECHNICAL APPROACH AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION - METHODOLOGY TO MINIMIZE COSTS AND MEET DESIGN CRITERIA

ICF Kaiser has developed a methodology to estimate the capital costs for ventilation system upgrades for specific local conditions, with implementation procedures which allow the subway to operate during the upgrade. In evaluating the alternatives, the key issues are technical performance and economic viability. The capital costs comprise much more than equipment, in effect the fans are often the least expensive cost elements. Structural changes and opening new airways are the most expensive ones. This paper presents the concepts in subway ventilation system upgrade, and an approach in evaluating various options and the selection of the most attractive, cost-effective and feasible alternative to satisfy Fire-Life Safety criteria. Examples of recent studies and ventilation systems design are provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transportation Association

  1201 New York Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC    20005
• Authors:
  • Miclea, P C
  • Hunt, H
• Conference:
  • 1997 Rapid Transit Conference of the American Public Transit Association. Volume 3 - Way & Structures and Construction
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Date: 1997-6-8 to 1997-6-12
• Publication Date: 1997-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 229-238

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Capital costs; Cost effectiveness; Environmental quality; Road improvements; Subways; System design; Ventilation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Subway environment; Upgrade
• Subject Areas: Environment; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00748954
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 24 1998 12:00AM