Study on Disaster Prevention in Case of Fire at Subway Platform with Platform Screen Door

  • Rie, Dong-Ho (Department cf Safety Engineering, University of Incheon) ;
  • Yoon, Sung-Wook (GS Engineering & Construction, Research & Development Team) ;
  • Ko, Jae-Woong (Department cf Safety Engineering, University of Incheon) ;
  • Lee, Keun-Oh (Department of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Technology)
  • Published : 2005.12.31

Abstract

A study on fire phenomena in a subway transit mass station has been carried out as a part of disaster prevention plan at the subway station. The ventilation facilities installed in both the platform and the trackway are designed to convert into a smoke exhaust system in emergency situation, creating an environment necessary for evacuation. 3 dimensional Numerical Simulations based on the CFD are carried out using a simulation tool, Fire Dynamic Simulator. Total of six different cases are made and performances are compared each other to find optimal vents operation to ensure safer environment for evacuation at the platform area considering the installation of platform screen door.

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