Tunnel

Ventilation

WITT & SOHN

IGW

Ventilatoren

Witt Group Profile

Established over 60 years ago, the Witt Group
has expanded into one of the worlds premier
manufacturers
of industrial
fans.
With
manufacturing facilities in Germany, the UK,
and Switzerland, JVs in India and China and
licensed manufacturing in Canada, Japan,
Korea and Indonesia, in addition to a network
of agents, the Group is able to supply
products throughout the world.

Witt Group HQ, Hamburg, Germany

Over the past 30 years, the Witt Group has added Tunnel Ventilation Systems to
its range of centrifugal and axial-flow fans. Alongside a range of jet fans, the
Group has researched and developed a number of systems that can be used
for ventilating tunnels.
Precise, quality engineering has enabled the
Witt Group to establish itself as one of the
market leaders in tunnel ventilation systems.
The Group is able to conduct the whole
process from system design to installation,
commissioning, staff training and also service
and maintenance.

With a reference list of over 500 projects,

including many major contracts such as the
renovation of many stations for the RATP in
Paris, the Palm Jumeirah Tunnel in Dubai, the
XiangAn Tunnel in China and the renovation
program of the three old Elbtunnel tubes in
Germany, WITT&SOHN AG can call on much
experience and technical knowledge to
design world-class systems.
Working to DIN EN ISO 9001 quality systems, we
can ensure that the product quoted is the
same as the product supplied, with regards to
performance, noise and other characteristics.
Pictured are a number of
products used for tunnel
ventilation systems:

Tunnel Jet Fan

Axial Flow Fan
Banana Jet Fan

Witt Group Profile

Besides WITT&SOHN AG, the following
companies are members of the Witt
Group:
Witt Contracting GmbH
Pinneberg, Germany
Meidinger AG
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
established in 1900
producing mainly special centrifugal
fans for chemical industry (up to
explosion-class 0)

Meidinger

Fan Systems Group Ltd.

Halifax, United Kingdom
established in 1950
producing mainly
- parking garage jet fans
- centrifugal fans for general purpose

Fan System + PSB UK

PSB Parking Systems Deutschland

(a division of Witt Contracting GmbH)
Pinneberg, Germany
providing mainly
- engineering for parking garages
- full tunnel ventilation packages

PSB UK Ltd.
Halifax, United Kingdom
Alldays Peacock
established in 1625
Weston-Super-Mare, UK
FlktComp Sweden AB
Vxj, Sweden

LF Ventilation AS
Nstved, Denmark

Witt India (JV)

HQ in Hyderabad, India
producing axial fans and tunnel
ventilation fans with impellers from Germany (acc. to
WITT&SOHNs quality standard)
sales activities in India for WITT&SOHN AG

Witt India

Axial-Flow Fans
WITT&SOHN AG is renowned for its

range of axial-flow fans, which are

installed in tunnels world-wide. The
range of fans is shown below:
400mm 4000mm
4mm 16mm
Up to 2,000,000m3/h
Up to 7,000Pa
Up to 700 oC, acc. EN12101-3
Corrosion resistant cast
aluminium, steel, special alloys.
Steel, aluminium.
Casing Material : Special alloys

Inlet Size :
Casing Thickness :
Volume :
Pressure :
Fire Rating :
Impeller Material :

Axial Flow Fans are commonly used

in shafts for tunnel ventilation or for
exhaust fumes / smoke from the
tunnel.

up to 4000mm
up to 2000 kW
Axial-Flow fans as shown on the left
are installed in wind tunnels of
aerodynamic testing facilities.
WITT&SOHN AG manufactures large

Axial-Flow fans for wind tunnels

impeller diameter 4000mm
and shaft power of about 2,0
MW.

Possible accessories & services:

dampers
installation
frequency
supervision
converters
commissioning
silencers
maintenance
performance
testing acc. to ISO
or AMCA standards

Axial-Flow Fans
Very often tunnel ventilation systems have to fulfil
various requirements:
Normal operation - several fans are operated in
parallel at low flow rates and pressure drop

Stall

Emergency mode - depending on the location of

the fire, higher pressure losses and flow rates have
to be generated to extract the hot & toxic fumes.

Some decades ago the volume flow

rate and pressure were adjusted for the
different ventilation modes by using
dampers or adjustable pitch angle in
motion.

Anti-Stall
Because of the disadvantages of both
these
methods WITT&SOHN AG has
developed stall-free axial fans which
enable parallel operation of several
fans at all possible ventilation modes.

Stall-Free
Axial Flow Fans with
Variable Pitch in
Motion

WITT&SOHN AG
Stall-Free Fans
combined with
variable speed drive

Complex + sensitive

Simple + robust

Risk of stall during

operation (if a train passes
the tunnel) complex stall
detection required

Stall-free fan curve no

special or faulty detection
required

Parallel operation very

difficult (complex start-up
procedures required)

Parallel operation, no
special procedures
required

High costs of investment

and maintenance

Low costs of investment

and mainteanance

Tunnel Jet Fans

Jet fans are found in most tunnels throughout
the world and the WITT&SOHN AG range is
comprehensive.
Various
designs
and
accessories are available, information on the
fans is found below:
400mm 1800mm
4mm 10mm
Up to 320,000m/h
Up to 2,800N
Up to 700 C, acc. EN12101-3
Corrosion resistant cast aluminium,
steel, special alloys.
Casing Material : Steel, stainless steel, special alloys

Size :
Casing Thickness :
Volume :
Thrust :
Fire Rating :
Impeller Material :

Rheinufertunnel, Germany

A large range of reversible and unidirectional jet fans is offered by WITT&SOHN AG .

The symmetrical fans can be manufactured to generate a partial or complete
reversibility (i.e. 40%, 60%, 90%, 98%). Additionally, our standard range of jet fans offers a
thrust from 35N up to 2,800N. Higher values are possible on request.
With a number of different lengths of the silencers,
nearly every required sound pressure level can be
achieved. In addition, the specially-developed
impellers can operate at very high tip speeds and
run at very high temperatures. X-raying of the
impeller blades and the impeller hub is not
necessary, but can be done upon request.

Jet Fan Quick Selection Table

Soori Tunnel, S. Korea

Diameter
mm

Type

Thrust
N

Vol. Flow
Rate
m/s

Outlet
Speed
m/s

Rated
Motor
Power
kW

Efficiency
N/kW

Sound
Pressure
Level, free
field, 45
dB(A)/m

Total
Mass
kg

630

Uni-Directional, GT

600

12.8

41.1

18.5

32.5

80/3

~500

630

Reversible, GR

550

12.3

39.3

18.5

29.7

80/3

~525

800

Uni-Directional, GT

1200

23.0

45.8

45.0

26.7

85/3

~800

800

Reversible, GR

1100

22.0

43.8

45.0

24.4

85/3

~850

1000

Uni-Directional, GT

1120

27.8

35.4

30.0

37.7

80/3

~1,400

1000

Reversible, GR

1000

26.2

33.4

30.0

33.3

85/3

~1,450

1120

Uni-Directional, GT

1350

34.2

34.7

37.0

36.5

80/3

~1,600

1120

Reversible, GR

1280

33.8

33.3

37.0

34.6

85/3

~1,650

1250

Uni-Directional, GT

1700

42.8

34.9

45.0

37.8

80/3

~1,800

1250

Reversible, GR

1600

41.5

33.8

45.0

35.6

85/3

~1,850

1600

Uni-Directional, GT

2250

63.0

31.3

55.0

40.9

80/3

~2,400

1600

Reversible, GR

1990

59.4

29.5

55.0

36.2

85/3

~2,500

The table above shows only a small selection of the tunnel jet fans that are typically found in tunnel ventilation
systems. Please note the high efficiency and thrust of our unidirectional and reversible jet fans.

Testing

Tunnel Jet Fans

A comprehensive testing procedure
ensures that our products meet the
required specifications. WITT&SOHN AG
has modern test facilities including a
heat test chamber. All tests can be
certified by nominated bodies such as
GL & TV.

Quality Assured
All jet fans are tested according
to ISO 13 350 and all axial-flow
fans according to ISO 5801.
Additionally, all fans must pass
the factory acceptance test
before delivery. All jet fans are
tested and certified according to
EN12101-3 (F200, F300 and F400)

Standard Accessories
A standard range of accessories
is offered with all fans, these
include:
Mounting structures
Vibration attenuators
Protection grills

Special Accessories
In addition to standard accessories,
a number of additional options are
also available, these include:
Bearing temperature monitors (PTC)
Bearing temperature monitors (Pt100)
Space heaters
Certified calculation for mounting structure
Anchor Bolts in grade 1.4401 (stainless steel)
Anchor Bolts in grade 1.4529 (stainless steel)
Safety switch

Halfenscrews in 1.4529
Safety chains 1.4571
Terminal box 400C/2h
Vibration control
Service switch in IP65
Temperature Sensor
Outlet Guide Vanes

Vibration control
Safety wires (material:
1.4401)

Banana Jet Fans

Inlet Size :
Casing Thickness :
Volume :
Thrust :
Fire Rating :
Impeller Material :
Casing Material :

400mm 1800mm
4mm 10mm
Up to 320,000m3/h
Up to 2800 N
Up to 700 C, acc. EN12101-3
Corrosion resistant cast aluminium,
steel, special alloys
Steel, stainless steel, special alloys

WITT&SOHN AG has developed the patented Banana Jet Depending on

the tunnel characteristics the Banana Jet generates 20-50% more effective
thrust than a traditional jet fan of the same size. This jet fan reduces the costs
for new tunnel ventilation systems and enables tunnel system upgrades (due
to increased traffic load or new fire rules) without high costs.

Banana Jet reduces tunnel installation loss factors

Traditional Jet
This problem has in the past been overcome by
the use of Saccardo nozzles, where it was possible to
blow air into the tunnel with a small angle downwards. As an extension
of the Saccardo nozzle solution the Banana Jet was developed to be
used where Saccardo nozzles are not practical.

Banana Jet

Banana Jet benefits

A significant part of the airflow

of a standard jet fan sticks to
the
ceiling
and
so
the
transferred
impulse
is
significantly reduced. To take
this effect into account several
tunnel installation loss factors
(Kempf-Factor etc.) have to be
applied.
The Banana Jet with the bent
outlet airflow directs the impulse
jet slightly towards the centre of
the tunnel, therefore frictional
losses due to swirls at the ceiling
are negligible. So with Banana
Jet tunnel installation loss
factors such as the KempfFactor can be ignored in most
of the cases.

Fewer jet fans, lower investment costs for fans

Lower power consumption, lower investment costs
for the electrical system, especially cabling.
If niches are required, then they can be smaller
and shorter, lower civil construction costs.
Lower operational cost because of reduced
power consumption and fewer fans to be
maintained
Less turbulence of stratified smoke layer at the
ceiling

Banana Jet Fans

Banana Jet gives a more efficient velocity profile
Traditional Jetfan

High velocity at
tunnel ceiling

Banana Jet

High friction and background

velocity losses.
120m

60m

40m

20m

120m

60m

40m

20m

Low velocity at tunnel

ceiling, but high velocity
In the tunnel centre

Low friction and background

velocity losses near the ceiling

Banana Jet Quick Selection Table

Type

Effectiv
e thrust
N

Measured
thrust
N

Vol.
Flow
Rate
m/s

Outlet
Speed
m/s

Rated
Motor
Power
kW

Efficiency
N/kW

Sound
Pres.
Level, free
field, 45
dB(A)/m

Total Mass
kg

630

Unidir., GT

780

600

12.8

41.1

18.5

42.2

80/3

~500

630

Reversible, GR

710

550

12.3

39.3

18.5

38.4

85/3

~525

900

Unidir., GT

1560

1200

23.0

45.8

45,0

34.7

85/3

~800

900

Reversible, GR

1430

1100

22.0

43.8

45,0

31.8

85/3

~850

1000

Unidir., GT

1450

1120

27.8

35.4

30.0

48.3

80/3

~1,400

1000

Reversible, GR

1300

1000

26.2

33.4

30.0

43.3

85/3

~1,450

1120

Unidir., GT

1750

1350

34.2

34.7

37.0

47.3

80/3

~1,600

1120

Reversible, GR

1660

1280

33.8

33.3

37.0

44.9

85/3

~1,650

1250

Unidir., GT

2210

1700

42.8

34.9

45.0

49.1

80/3

~1,800

1250

Reversible, GR

2080

1600

41.5

33.8

45.0

46.2

85/3

~1,850

1600

Unidir., GT

2930

2250

63.0

31.3

55.0

53.3

80/3

~2,400

1600

Reversible, GR

2600

1990

59.4

29.5

55.0

47.3

85/3

~2,500

Dia meter
mm

The table above shows only a small selection of available Banana Jet
Jet fans. Please note the
incomparable high efficiency and thrust of our Banana Jet
Jet fans compared to traditional jet fans.

Road Tunnel References

Shown below are a selection of project references from our 500+ worldwide
tunnel installations.

PROJECT

COUNTRY

Y-Trasse S1

Austria

Clem Jones (NSBT)

Australia

Airportlink

Australia

El Salto Kennedy

Chile

XiangAn Xiamen

China

Noroskalatunnilin

Denmark

Palm Jumeirah

Dubai

Tunnel San Eduardo

Ecuador

Tunnel El Azahr

Egypt

A8 Tunnels ESCOTA

France

Elbtunnel

Germany

Tunnel Patras

Greece

Shing Mun Tunnels

Hong Kong

Dublin Port Tunnel

Ireland

Gran San Bernado

Italy

MHI Tunnel

Japan

Soo-Ri Tunnel

South Korea

Penchala Tunnel

Malaysia

Drechttunnel

Netherlands

Ringveg Vest Bergen

Norway

Tunnel Warshaw

Poland

Tunnel Faial / Pinheiro

Portugal

Tunnel Lefortovo

Russia

Tunnel Sittina

Slowakia

M40 con C/Embajadores

Spain

Musktunneln

Sweden

Kirchenwald/Lopper

Switzerland

Dudullu Tunnel

Turkey

Ascot Racecourse

UK

Anik Tunnel

India

Kings Cross Tunnel

Australia

Ghat Ki Gunni - Jaipur

India

Ning Wu Expressway

Taiwan

Rail and Metro Tunnel References

Shown below are a selection of project references from our 100+
worldwide tunnel installations.

PROJECT

COUNTRY

Wiener Linien, Vienna

Austria

KCRC Westrail

China

Palm Jumeirah Monorail

Dubai

Metro Toulouse

France

Metro Lille

France

Metro Lyon

France

Metro Marseille

France

R.A.T.P. , Renovation

France

Tunnel Perthus (TGV)

France

BVG U55 Berlin

Germany

Attiki Odos

Greece

Metro Delhi

India

Modiin Train Tunnel

Israel

Metro Bucharest

Romania

Metro St. Petersburg

Russia

Jurong Rock

Singapore

Metro Madrid

Spain

Metro Valencia

Spain

Tunnel Abdelajis (AVE)

Spain

London Underground

United Kingdom

Citytunneln Malm

Sweden

Airport Zrich

Switzerland

Jungfraubahn

Switzerland

Xin Zhuang MRT Taipeh

Taiwan

Metro Bangkok, South Line

Thailand

Metro Istanbul I III

Turkey

St. Louis Metrolink

USA

Metro Caracas

Venezuela

Perth City Link

Australia

Mexico City Line

Mexico

Metro Oullins

France

Metro Panama

Panama

Metro Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

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