Development of a Duct Cleaning Robot and Technology Trends for Subway Stations

지하역사 덕트 청소로봇 기술동향 및 개발

  • 정우태 (한국철도기술연구원, 도시철도공기질개선연구단) ;
  • 박덕신 (한국철도기술연구원, 도시철도공기질개선연구단)
  • Published : 2011.10.20

Abstract

Conserving clean air and removing contaminants and particular matters accumulated in the ventilation system of the subway stations are key issue for green railway environment. There is no national guideline or industrial regulations to sustain clean duct and ventilation system, which requires rapid reformation of cleaning procedure and system. In fact, accumulated various particular matters and dusts can occur secondary air contamination and become a primary health harm factor for subway passengers. This study investigates various duct cleaning technologies and trends. In additon, effective cleaning method with an automated robot device is proposed. In particular, current dust cleaning technologies and duct cleaning robots are analyzed based on their functions and feasibilities. The proposed design of automated device is expected to save the operating cost of subway HVAC system and sustain clean air environment.

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