Overview
TuDEM
Innovating fire extinguishing system for tunnel fires, for fully automatic intervention or for remote operation from a remote Control Room.
The system is based on the proven technology of fire fighting remote controlled foam/water monitors, worldwide utilized and appreciated for the fire protection in heavy risk plants.
Depending from the length of the tunnel (long tunnels .1km. or short tunnels <1 km.), two different versions of the automatic fire extinguishing system with remote controlled monitors are available.
The 1st version with mobile remote controlled monitors on overhead trailer (TUDEM-CAR), the system consists in a fixed structure (overhead rail), installed at the ceiling along the tunnel, and in a number of mobile units (trailers) equipped with foam/water monitors moving along the fixed structure.
The 2nd version of the system with remote controlled fixed monitors uniformly spaced along the tunnel (TUDEM-LEGIO) consists of monitors directly installed along the tunnel at regular intervals of 42 m.
ARIANNA
Innovating system for signalisation and visual guide along evacuation routes to be installed in tunnels and confined areas for fully automatic interactive intervention.
The system can operate in a fully automatic and interactive way.
During emergencies it is very important that people inside tunnels (especially in long ones) are able to orientate themselves and move in the right direction (opposite to the accident one) in order to reach the accessible tunnel exit or the safety zones depending on the emergency in progress.
This system shows along the entire tunnel the evacuation route for the existing emergency, with continual, univocal optical signs that can be seen and followed continuously even in case of smoke, that may develop and spread inside the tunnel in case of fire emergencies.
