Ventilation Control in Bifurcate Tunnels with Distributed Vents

Zhen Tan, H. Oliver Gao

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Abstract

We propose an optimal ventilation control model for bifurcate vehicular tunnels with distributed pollutant discharge points. The control problem is formulated as a nonlinear integer program that aims to minimize energy cost of fans while meeting multiple air quality requirements inside the tunnel and near the vents. Based on the steady-state solutions to tunnel aerodynamics equations, we propose a reduced form model for air velocities as explicit functions of ventilation decision variables and traffic intensity. The pollutant dispersion model is then incorporated for the derivation of optimal pollutant discharge control strategies. A case study of a new urban tunnel in China shows that the scheduling of fan operations based on the proposed model can effectively achieve different air quality standards under varying traffic intensity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Annual American Control Conference, ACC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages559-564
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781538654286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 Annual American Control Conference, ACC 2018 - Milwauke, United States
Duration: 27 Jun 201829 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume2018-June
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Conference

Conference2018 Annual American Control Conference, ACC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMilwauke
Period27/06/1829/06/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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