VENTILATION SYSTEMS

FOR TUNNELS AND

UNDERGROUND WORKS

• JET FANS • EVACUATION ROUTES • CONTROL AND

• AXIAL FANS • DAMPERS OPERATION
• AUXILIARY VENTILATION • SILENCERS
 SODECA, QUALITY ASSURANCE
AND SERVICE ADAPTED TO THE CLIENT

SODECA focuses its business activity on the

manufacture of industrial fans, ventilation systems
and smoke exhaust fans for fire protection since the
company was incorporated in 1983.

Our quality procedures, certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015,

have placed the group as one of the best and most recognised fan
manufacturers in the world.

The group has factories located in different countries around the

world, maintaining the same EC quality standards and with teams of
experienced and specialised professionals that in addition to offering
ventilation equipment, also offer solutions for specific projects.

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VENTILATION
SYSTEMS
FOR TUNNELS
SODECA has extensive experience in
manufacturing ventilation systems
designed for underground infrastructures
such as tunnels, railways or undergrounds.
This experience allows the company to offer
comprehensive solutions to meet ventilation
requirements, allowing to control the quality
of the air inside the tunnel. These systems are
also designed to provide emergency ventilation
aimed at maintaining safe conditions in the
event of fire.

The equipment manufactured by SODECA for

tunnels is high quality and high performance,
with a service life exceeding 20 years and
adapted to the requirements of each project.

These systems perfectly integrate all the

necessary components: fans, dampers, silencers,
control and operating panels, sensors, etc.

Additionally, all the equipment meets national

and international manufacturing (EN 12101-3),
testing (ISO 13350 and ISO 5801) and quality
(ISO 9001) standards and regulations.

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SODECA REFERENCES
SODECA has contributed to providing ventilation solutions and
ventilation systems for tunnels for emblematic international
infrastructures.

Source: City of Barcelona

GLORIAS TUNNELS UNDERGROUND L5 ERNEST LLUCH

BARCELONA (SPAIN) BARCELONA (SPAIN)

VT1 2 TUNNEL C-17 TUNNELS

LAHTI (FINLAND) BARCELONA (SPAIN)

UNDERGROUND OF BUCHAREST UNDERGROUND OF ANKARA (M4)

BUCHAREST (ROMANIA) ANKARA (TURKEY)

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MEETING INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SODECA has implemented a Quality Management Temperature certificates (EN 12101-3)
System that is certified in accordance with
SODECA ventilation systems are designed with
ISO 9001:2015 by Bureau Veritas, who has certified
a dual purpose: daily ventilation (comfort) and
the company’s ability to plan, execute and control
emergency ventilation (in the event of fire). In the
the processes required for carrying out their work
event of fire, the ventilation system controls the
and keeping customers satisfied by delivering
propagation of smoke and heat. For this reason,
products manufactured using the highest quality
all the equipment is certified in accordance with
standards.
EN 12101-3 by accredited and independent
laboratories.
A company committed to the reliability and
warranty of their equipment installed at locations
that are difficult to access and are fire safety system Performance tests (ISO 13500-ISO 5801)
components. The equipment is subjected to rigorous full scale
tests to check the performance of the fan (flow
For this reason, all critical points of the and pressure, thrust, vibrations, noise levels, etc.).
manufacturing process are inspected using a These tests are carried out in accordance with
rigorous internal management control system: international standards (ISO 13500- ISO 5801).

• Certifications of primary materials (Sheet steel).

• Certification of the anti-corrosive treatments.
• Review of the manufacturing processes.
• Balancing of impellers. ISO 9001:2015 certificate
issued by the organisation
• Checking of motor consumption. BUREAU VERITAS.

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FAN TESTS AND FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST (FAT)

The performance criteria of fans are essential to ensure a proper Factory Acceptance Test
application of the ventilation system inside the tunnel. Therefore, (FAT)
SODECA is strict in terms of achieving equipment performances The client has the possibility
and to achieve fan performance, the company follows a test of validating the performance
methodology and test procedures as well as standards of renown and good operation of the
prestige such as ISO 13350 and ISO 5801. equipment by carrying out a
real test of the fan and supplied
• Motor consumption • Thrust equipment at our installations.
• Flow • Noise levels
• Pressure • Vibrations

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research and development is a continuous effort

to continuously improve the equipment with the
aim of achieving increased safety, durability
and low maintenance with high levels of
efficiency (ERP 2015).

SODECA ventilation systems for tunnels are tailor-

made in accordance with project requirements
thanks to a great team of professionals with the
know-how and high performance technology to
ensure the safety and quality of the products.

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 CUSTOMER SERVICE

SODECA provides consulting

and design support as well as
personalised technical studies. CFD
studies and real smoke tests are carried
out without damaging the installations.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS: FANS IN BIM FORMAT

QUICKFAN AND 3D MODELS FOR YOUR PROJECTS

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Selecting the most suitable product for characteristics and technical information
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than ever. execution of a project is monitored. BIM,
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Through the projects module for
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Make it easy with

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 VENTILATION
SYSTEMS FOR
TUNNELS AND
UNDERGROUND
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS

TUNNELS
MINING
STATIONS
EVACUATION ROUTES
ACCESSORIES

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 TUNNELS
—
It is essential that reliable ventilation
systems are used to provide safety for the
user throughout the years.

Tunnel ventilation may be natural or

forced and in the latter case, fans must
be installed to generate the proper air
movement to maintain safe conditions
in comfort mode as well as in event of an
emergency.

FUNCTIONS OF THE VENTILATION

FOR TUNNELS

Ventilation system in comfort

mode (healthy air):

• Maintains health conditions such as

adequate temperature or humidity.
• Supplies fresh and clean air from the
outside.
• Extracts air pollutants.

Ventilation system in emergency

mode (in the event of fire):

• Provides a safe environment.

• Exhaust of smoke and heat in
the event of fire.
• Enables to maintain personnel
evacuation routes clear and safe.
• Safe and automated control
system for activating emergency
manoeuvres.

Source: City council of Barcelona

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VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Ventilation systems may be configured based on different key elements such as the type of tunnel,
length, slope or traffic volume:

LONGITUDINAL TRANSVERSE SEMI-TRANSVERSE

VENTILATION VENTILATION VENTILATION

SOLUTIONS

VENTILATION FOR TUNNELS

THT/IMP-TM THT-TM THT/IMP CI THT/WALL

RECTANGULAR CONTROL
THT/WALL-F SILENCERS AND MANOEUVRE DAMPER

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 SOLUTIONS WITH
JET FANS
Ventilation systems for tunnels with jet
fans are the most widely used. Kinetic
energy is used to remove stale internal
air (gases and smoke generated by
vehicles in road tunnels, railway and
underground tunnels).

These can be unidirectional or reversible

fans. Unidirectional type fans are
designed to optimise performance in
one direction (forward), while reversible
fans provide the same performance but
in both directions.

Since the environmental conditions

inside some tunnels may be highly
corrosive, the material used for
manufacturing these fans must be
appropriate and with anti-corrosive finish
in order to extend their service life.

JET FANS FOR TUNNELS

Fans especially designed for tunnel ventilation.

• Max. diameter: 450 mm - 1800 mm. Impeller:

• Max. flow: 360,000 m3/h (100 m3/s). • Reversible.
• Max. thrust: 2850 N. • High efficiency.
• Resistance to fire: F200 - F300 - F400. • Temperature resistant.
• Adjustable blades.
Materials and finish: • Static and dynamic balancing in accordance with
• Carbon steel with epoxy paint protective coating. ISO 1940 (G-2.5).
• Galvanised steel.
• Stainless steel. Silencers:
• Reduction in noise levels.
Electric motor: • Installed on both sides of the casing.
• Extremely robust electric motors. • Manufactured using perforated plate inside.
• Resistant to temperatures: F400 - F300 - F200. • High density and temperature resistant rock wool.
• Class H protection and IE3 efficiency category.
• Specific bearings for operating between 20,000 h
and 100,000 hours.

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 ANCHORING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS

These fans are mounted to

the ceiling of the tunnel using A B
anchoring systems designed and
calculated specifically for each
project.

The anchoring systems are

equipped with anti-vibration units
that are selected according to the
fan’s weight and thrust.
C D
Several anchoring systems are used,
adapted to the specific conditions
of each tunnel.

ACCESSORIES

• Temperature sensors in windings and • Airflow sensors

bearings (PT100, PTC) • Deflectors
• Vibration sensors • Grilles
• Heating elements • Power switches

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

THT/IMP O – UNI – 38 – 2/4T – 1,5 – F-400 – TM

THT/IMP: Jet fans Airflow direction Impeller Number of T = Three-phase Motor F-200: Certified Tunnel and
with a long reach UNI: One-way diameter motor poles power (CV) 200 °C / 2 h. mining
REV: Reversible in cm. 2 = 2900 r/min 50 Hz F-300: Certified.
Design 4 = 1400 r/min 50 Hz Tested for 300 °C / 2 h.
C: Circular casing 6 = 900 r/min 50 Hz F-400: Certified
O: Painted casing 8 = 750 r/min 50 Hz 400 °C / 2 h.
L: Galvanised sheet steel casing 12 = 500 r/min 50 Hz
LS: Small-sized casing

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 AXIAL FAN SOLUTIONS
Axial fans are essential for renewing
indoor air and for extracting smoke
in the event of fire. They are installed in
ventilation shafts that connect the tunnel
with the outside, allowing to supply fresh
air inside the tunnel.

• High performance fans in terms of

quality and reliability.
• Manufactured in accordance with
European standards (EC marking and
EN 12101-3).
• Especially designed for tunnels.
• Easy to maintain.
• Fully reversible fans.
• Horizontal or vertical installation.

Axial fan with guides to generate increased pressure

(impeller not mounted)

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 AXIAL FANS FOR TUNNELS

• Max. diameter: 3,550 mm • External junction box.

• Max. flow: 1,000,000 m3/h (277 m3/s). • Vibration and temperature sensors.
• Max. pressure: 4,000 Pa.
• Temperature: 200 °C 2 h / 300 °C 2 h / 400 °C 2 h. Material options:
• Reversible. • Damper made of carbon steel with epoxy paint protective
coating.
Motors: • Damper made of galvanised steel.
• Class H and IP-55 (IP 65) protection. • Damper made of stainless steel.
• IE3 efficiency or greater 50 Hz - 60 Hz.

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

THT – 160 – 4T – 110 – F-400 – TM

THT: Cylindrical axial extract fans Impeller Number of T = Three-phase Motor F-200: Certified 200 °C / 2 h. Tunnel and
400 °C/2 h, 300 °C/2 h and 200 °C/2 h. diameter motor poles power (CV) F-300: Certified. Tested for mining
in cm. 2 = 2900 r/min 50 Hz 300 °C / 2 h.
THT/ATEX: Cylindrical axial extract fans 4 = 1400 r/min 50 Hz F-400: Certified 400 °C / 2 h.
400 °C/2 h, 300 °C/2 h and 200 °C/2 h 6 = 900 r/min 50 Hz CAT3: With ATEX Category 3 Ex II3G
with ATEX certification. 8 = 750 r/min 50 Hz certification.
12 = 500 r/min 50 Hz

ACCESSORIES

PJ: Fixed blade grille

HT: Protective grille
KF: Connection flange
SP: Access door
AV: Anti-vibration system
AA: Mounting feet
TK: Terminal board
DF: Connection frame
KM: Flexible connector

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MINING
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Fans especially designed to operate in dusty high pressures and multi-stage (MS) fans that
environments and easy to maintain. Ventilation support very high pressures. Centrifugal fans are
during the construction phase of tunnels or in also supplied with high pressures and flows.
mining requires very high pressures with an
average or high airflow. These fans are manufactured in accordance with
the regulations and requirements of the project
SODECA provides a wide range of solutions for with the aim of maintaining high levels of safety
mining with simple stage (SS) fans that generate for the users.

JET FANS FOR MINING (STANDARD)

Simple stage (SS) fan:

• Max. diameter: 315 mm – 1,800 mm.
• Max. flow: 360,000 m3/h (100 m3/s).
• Max. pressure: 3,000 Pa.

Multi-stage (MS) fan:

• Max. diameter: 315 mm – 1,800 mm.
• Max. flow: 360,000 m3/h (100 m3/s).
• Total pressure: 5,000 Pa.

Materials and finish:

• Carbon steel with epoxy paint protective coating.
• Galvanised steel.
• Stainless steel.

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

THT – UNI – 120 – 2/4T – SS – 1x75 – F-400 – TM

THT: Cylindrical Airflow direction Impeller Number of T = Three-phase SS: Simple Number of F-200: Certified Tunnel and
axial fans UNI: One-way diameter motor poles stage motors. 200 °C / 2 h. mining
REV: Reversible in cm. 2 = 2900 r/min 50 Hz MS: Motor power F-300: Certified.
4 = 1400 r/min 50 Hz Multi-stage (CV). Tested for 300 °C / 2 h.
6 = 900 r/min 50 Hz F-400: Certified
8 = 750 r/min 50 Hz 400 °C / 2 h.
12 = 500 r/min 50 Hz

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 STATIONS
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Ventilation systems at stations (train and
underground) are installed in common
areas (lobbies, platforms, etc.), in control
and operation rooms (operator worker
areas) and in technical rooms.

FUNCTIONS OF THE VENTILATION

FOR STATIONS

Ventilation system in comfort mode

(healthy air):

• Provides continuous airflow in

comfort mode.
• Maintains suitable health conditions
such as temperature or humidity.
• Dilutes thermal loads.
• Extracts air pollutants.
• Improves energy efficiency.
• Incorporates an automatic control
system for activating comfort
ventilation manoeuvres.

Ventilation system in emergency mode

(in the event of a fire):

• Provides a safe environment.

• Installation of high temperature
resistant equipment (F400, F300).
• Exhausts smoke and heat in the
event of fire.
• Enables to maintain personnel
evacuation routes clear and safe.
• Safe and automated control
system for activating emergency
manoeuvres.

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SOLUTIONS

VENTILATION FOR STATIONS

SV SVE/PLUS HEPT CJHCH WALL/AXIAL

VENTILATION, FILTRATION AND PURIFICATION

AIRDOG SV/FILTER-CG CJK/FILTER/EC UPM/EC UPA

OVERPRESSURE VENTILATION (F400)

THT THT/CL THT/WALL THT/WALL-F THT/HATCH

VENTILATION FOR TECHNICAL ROOMS

HEPT HC HCH HCT CJHCH

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CONTROL AND POWER
The functionality of the control and power panels is to turn on, regulate
and control the ventilation in comfort mode and emergency mode. The
panels are equipped with all the components and protections required for
managing and controlling the ventilation system in accordance with the
requirements of the project.

• Tailor-made solutions in accordance with the client’s requirements.

• Plug&Play system.
• Connection to a BMS system via MODBUS.
• Integration with the SCADA system.
• PLC with inputs and outputs for different signals.
• Can be used with a speed controller or starter.
• Manoeuvres programmed according to the specifications of the project.

SCADA & MCC

MONITORING CENTRE

MODBUS

BOXTUNEL
CONTROL PANEL

CHASIS SLOT
for fibre/Ethernet BOXTUNEL
converters Signal
UTP wiring Fibre wiring wiring FIELD
SENSORS

BOXTUNEL
Fibre wiring
Motor
power
FIELD cable
Signal SENSORS
wiring

Motor
power
cable

FIELD
SENSORS

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 EVACUATION
ROUTES
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Pressurisation control systems prevent
smoke from entering escape routes through
air overpressure. If the doors are opened or
in the event of air leaks, the system reacts by
increasing the flow rate. This guarantees that
the escape routes are always free of smoke in
an emergency situation.

The following are considered escape routes:

evacuation tunnels, interconnecting tunnels,
corridors, staircases, lifts or for example,
lobbies.

FUNCTIONS OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR EVACUATION ROUTES

The pressurisation system:

• Allows automatically controlling the flow • The system is connected to the BMS -
when the door is open (speed criteria) and Building Management System or SCADA and
maintain a minimum differential pressure may get the status of all the equipment via a
(50 Pa) in cases where the door is closed in remote connection depending on the model.
accordance with the requirements set out in Additionally, a remote communications panel
European standard EN 12101-6. may be added for use by the fire department
or other users.
• Equipped with all the components required
for proper operation in accordance with • The control panel incorporates status
regulation EN 12101-6 (fan, pressure sensor, indicator lights and automatic or manual
hatch, speed controller, PLC, etc.). system power selector.

• They are supplied integrated and ready for • A motorised hatch and smoke detector may
operation (Plug&Play system). be used to manage air intake.

• The system incorporates an activation

in safe mode when a fire alarm signal is
activated and safe mode of operation when
the doors are open due to a overpressure
condition.

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PRESSURISATION IN STAIRCASES, LOBBIES AND EVACUATION ROUTES

BASIC ADVANCED FULL RANGE

KIT BOXSMART KIT BOXPDS

KIT SOBREPRESIÓN PRESSKIT KIT BOXSMART II KIT BOXPDS II HATCH PDS

Applications
Staircases, corridors, Staircases, corridors, Staircases, corridors, Staircases, corridors,
Lobbies
lifts, lobbies lifts, lobbies lifts, lobbies lifts, lobbies
Installation

Roofs, interiors Only lobbies Roofs, interiors Roofs, interiors Roofs

Inlet hatches management

- - Yes Yes Yes

Leak detection

- - - Yes Yes

Inlet smoke detection

- - - Yes Yes

Compatible with fire cabinets

- - Yes Yes Yes

Self-calibration

- - - Yes Yes

Connection to BMS systems

- Yes Yes Yes Yes

Spare fan

Yes - Yes Yes -

Reversible for smoke extraction

- - Yes Yes Yes

Control of multiple independent lobbies

- - - Yes Yes

Built-in control panel

- - Yes Yes Yes

Option of daily ventilation

- - Yes Yes Yes

Operates in the event of loss of activation signal

- Yes Yes Yes Yes

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SOLUTIONS

BASIC PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS

KIT SOBREPRESIÓN BOXPRES PLUS BOXPRES PLUS II KIT BOXPRES PLUS PRESSKIT

ADVANCED PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS

KIT BOXSMART KIT BOXSMART EC KIT BOXSMART FLAP BOXSMART BOXSMART II

FULL RANGE PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS

KIT BOXPDS KIT BOXPDS II HATCH PDS

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ACCESSORIES
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SILENCERS
Silencers are used to reduce the noise generated by the fan and air
passing at high speed. Units with cells guarantee a better acoustic SILENCERS
attenuation of critical frequencies of the noise emitted when the
equipment is operating.

They are comprised of:

• Casing with centre and perimeter reinforcements. DAMPERS
• Cells with an aerodynamic profile and rock wool.
• Fire resistant rock wool.
• Low load loss.
• Acoustic attenuation and power sound of the noise generated SILENCERS

by the air (in compliance with ISO-7235).

Dimensions:
• Thickness of the cells: 100, 200, 230 mm.
• Standard sizes: up to 2400 × 1800 × 1500 mm.
• Large size: tailor made in accordance with requirements.

DAMPERS
MPA-TM series dampers are resistant to high temperatures (400 °C / 2 h).
Especially designed for installation in the ventilation system and extracting smoke
in underground infrastructures.

MPA-TM dampers are: • Temperature resistant.

• Resistant to extreme operating • On/off or adjustable.
conditions such as in environments
with dust and oxide. Dimensions:
• Robust even against train piston • Standard: up to 2000 * 2000 mm.
effect and high temperatures. • Large size: modular in accordance
• High level of air-tightness to prevent with requirements.
leaks.
• High operating pressures (up to Finish options:
5,000 Pa). • Hatch made of carbon steel with
epoxy paint protective coating.
Actuation: • Hatch made of galvanised steel.
• Single-phase or three-phase • Hatch made of stainless steel.
servomotor.

The environmental conditions inside some tunnels may be highly corrosive,

therefore, the material used for manufacturing these fans must be appropriate
and anti-corrosive finish in order to extend their service life.

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