STEC wins contract for tunnel ventilation and environmental control system works for Mumbai metro-3

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Mumbai, Metro Rail News: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) awarded contract for phase 1 of “Tunnel ventilation system and environmental control system” works for Aarey Section to BKC for its Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Corridor Project of Mumbai Metro Line 3 (MML-3) after obtaining permission from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in accordance with the standards of supply.

“Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Corp Ltd. (STEC) “has been awarded the tunnel ventilation system and environmental control system” for package 15 (phase 1) being the most competitive among the respective bidders.

The work includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning and other associated work for the Aarey section at BKC.

The Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) is an essential life safety system that will protect passengers in the event of fire and smoke in stations / tunnels.
The Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) lowers the temperature of the tunnel air under normal and congested conditions and provides for the management of smoke in the tunnel in the event of an emergency in the event of a train fire. Environmental Control System (ECS) Provide fresh air for the physiological needs of passengers, remove body heat, foul odors and harmful gases like carbon dioxide exhaled during breathing, 24 × cooling system 7 for critical operating theaters, smoke extraction at the station in the event of an emergency.

“Ventilation and environmental control system of the tunnel” is an essential element in the implementation of metro line 3 for the comfort and safety of passengers. We aim to implement robust and a technologically advanced system and complete the works on time so that the metro line 3 project can be completed within the stipulated time frame. Said Ashwini Bhide, MD, MMRC