Conference Agenda
Highly interesting, high-quality presentations on many different topics will be presented in parallel sessions, providing the basis for lively discussions among the experts in attendance. Below you will find an overview and details of the sessions of our International Conference.
As usual, all presentations will be simultaneously translated into English and German!
Venue: Messecongress Graz (Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz)
PDF: Download the program
Please note that all times are shown in the time zone of the conference. The current conference time is: 9th May 2024, 10:58:55 CEST
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FINAL PROGRAM |
Date: Monday, 15/Apr/2024 | |
18:00 - 21:00 | Get-together [optional] Location: Messecongress Graz, Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria |
Date: Tuesday, 16/Apr/2024 | |
8:00 - 9:00 | Registration Location: Messecongress Graz, Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria |
9:00 - 9:15 | Opening Session Location: Hall Styria |
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Welcome and Opening 1Graz University of Technology - Conference Director; 2Graz University of Technology - Head of Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITnA); 3Graz University of Technology - Vice Rector for Research |
9:15 - 10:15 | Keynote Speakers Location: Hall Styria |
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9:15 - 9:35
The 33 KM Long Koralm Tunnel – Final Challenges in the Implementation of a Major Project ÖBB Infrastruktur AG, AT 9:35 - 9:55
Current Status of the Semmering Base Tunnel ÖBB Infrastruktur AG, AT 9:55 - 10:15
Tunnel Renovation Program AUSTRIA - Next Level ASFINAG, AT |
10:15 - 11:00 | Coffee Break ☕ With friendly support from Zitron Nederland |
11:00 - 12:20 | Session S1: Energy & Sustainability Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Rune Brandt, HBI Haerter, Switzerland |
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11:00 - 11:20
Sustainable Energy Consumption ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, AT 11:20 - 11:40
Energylabel & Ecodesign for Austrian Roadtunnel ASFINAG, AT 11:40 - 12:00
Sustainable Tunnel Operation Generation of Electricity Through Thermal and Pressure-Driven Airflows 1Graz University of Technology, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITnA), AT; 2ASFINAG, AT; 3Graz University of Technology, Institute of Electric Devices and Machines, AT 12:00 - 12:20
Validation of Simplified Variable-Speed Control for Road Tunnel Jet Fans 1Hanshin Expressway Company Ltd., JP; 2Hanshin Expressway Research Institute for Advanced Technology, JP; 3Sohatsu Systems Laboratory Inc., JP; 4University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, GB |
11:00 - 12:20 | Session G1: Evacuation Location: Hall Graz Session Chair: Frédéric Waymel, Egis Group, France |
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11:00 - 11:20
Influence of Acoustic Tunnel Monitoring AKUT on Tunnel Safety 1ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, AT; 2ASFINAG, AT; 3Joanneum Research, AT 11:20 - 11:40
Evacuation Safety and Human Emotional Responses in Smoke-Filled Tunnels for Machine Learning Insights Hiroshima University, JP 11:40 - 12:00
A 3D Parametric Study To Assess the Impact of a Fixed Fire Fighting System on the Evacuation Conditions in Paris La Défense Road Tunnels EGIS, FR 12:00 - 12:20
Fire Risks of Battery-Powered Trucks in Tunneling 1Graz University of Technology, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Austria; 2ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, AT; 3Sovik Consulting |
12:20 - 13:30 | Lunch 🍽️ With friendly support from the Mayor of the City of Graz, Ms. Elke Kahr. |
13:30 - 14:50 | Session S2: Railway Systems Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Helmut Steiner, ÖBB Infrastruktur AG, Austria |
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13:30 - 13:50
Evaluation of Trackway Ventilation System for the New Metro Line in Singapore Land Transport Authority, SG 13:50 - 14:10
Condensation in Below Ground Metro Stations WSP UK Ltd, GB 14:10 - 14:30
Metro Ventilation System in Seismic Areas 1Energy Center, Via Borsellino 38/18, Politecnico di Torino, IT; 2Dept. of Energy Galileo Ferraris, Politecnico di Torino, IT; 3Systemair GmbH, Germany/Systemair Srl, IT 14:30 - 14:50
Experiences From Five Years of PM Monitoring in Railway Tunnels of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) 1Graz University of Technology, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITnA), AT; 2ÖBB Infrastruktur AG, AT |
13:30 - 14:50 | Session G2: Commissioning Location: Hall Graz Session Chair: René List, ASFINAG Baumanagement GmbH, Austria |
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13:30 - 13:50
Rehabilitation of Boston Harbour Tunnel – The “Quarter Duct” Solution 1Stacey Agnew, AU; 2Delve Stacey Agnew, US 13:50 - 14:10
Commisioning of Tunnels Multiconsult Norge AS, NO 14:10 - 14:30
Enhancing Tunnel Fan Reliability Through Advanced Factory Acceptance Test (AFAT) to Prevent Failures 1S&P-KRUGER Underground Ventilation Division, ES; 2KRUGER ASIA Ventilation Group, TH; 3SOLER & PALAU Ventilation Group, ES 14:30 - 14:50
Advances in the Digital Documentation of Railway Tunnel Inspection 1Graz University of Technology, AT; 2recordIT GmbH, AT; 3ÖBB Infrastruktur AG, AT |
14:50 - 15:30 | Coffee Break ☕ With friendly support from FVT mbH |
15:30 - 16:30 | Session S3: Alternative Propulsion Systems Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Conrad Stacey, Stacey Agnew, Australia |
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15:30 - 15:50
Safety Challenges in an Underground Hyperloop System: A Preliminary Investigation 1Sweco, BE; 2Denys, BE; 3Hard-T, NL 15:50 - 16:10
Widespread of Electric Vehicles and the Provision of Knowledge About Fire Accidents for Expressway Maintenance Workers in Japan 1Central Nippon Highway Engineering Tokyo Company Limited, JP; 2Nippon Expressway Research Institute Company Limited, JP 16:10 - 16:30
Preliminary Tests of Mechanical Abuse - Nail Tests of LIBs 1Deparment of Energy (DENERG), Politecnico di Torino, IT; 2Deparment of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, IT; 3Energy Center, Politecnico di Torino, IT |
15:30 - 16:30 | Session G3: Simulation Location: Hall Graz Session Chair: Antoine Mos, CETU - Centre d'études des tunnels, France |
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15:30 - 15:50
Particle Concentration Levels in a Subway Station - The Effects of Various Locations and Diameters of Relief Shafts in Tunnels EQUA Simulation AB, SE 15:50 - 16:10
Emission Management in Railway Tunnels With a 1D-3D Simulation Approach 1Dassault Systèmes Deutschland GmbH, DE; 2Dassault Systèmes SE, FR; 3Dassault Systèmes AB, SE 16:10 - 16:30
Application of ARTU Software and Multizone Fire Modelling for Risk Analysis: A Road Tunnel Case Study Cantene, IT |
16:30 - 16:45 | Informative presentation about the Technical Visit Location: Hall Styria |
17:30 - 19:00 | Guided city tour [optional] 🎭 If interested, you can take part in a guided tour of the Graz city center. The final destination is then in time for the Conference Dinner, directly at Alte Universität.
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19:30 - 21:00 | Conference Dinner [optional] 🍽️ With friendly support from the Governor of Styria, Mag. Christopher Drexler. Only for people registered for this event. Location: Alte Universität, Hofgasse 14, 8010 Graz |
Date: Wednesday, 17/Apr/2024 | |
9:00 - 10:20 | Session S4: Mining & Artificial Intelligence Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Ignacio Del Rey, TYPSA - Técnica y Proyectos S.A., Spain |
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9:00 - 9:20
AI in Roadtunnel – Supporting the Man-In-The-Loop in Roadtunnel (SMaRT) 1ave Verkehrs- und Informationstechnik GmbH, DE; 2RWTH Aachen University, Lehrstuhl und Institut für Straßenwesen (ISAC), DE 9:20 - 9:40
Application of AI to the 1D Ventilation Analysis of a 43KM Complex Road Tunnel Network: Madrid Calle30 1Sener, ES; 2JVVA, ES; 3Madrid Calle 30, ES 9:40 - 10:00
Estimating the Seasonal Performance of a Surface Refrigeration Cooling Plant for an Underground Mine 1WSP UK Ltd, GB; 2Dello Ventilation, CA 10:00 - 10:20
Design of a Ventilation System in a Tunnel Bored With a TBM machine in the Case of Methane Emission From a Rock Mass AGH University of Krakow, PL |
9:00 - 10:20 | Session G4: Risk Analysis Location: Hall Graz Session Chair: Norris Harvey, Mott MacDonald, United States of America |
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9:00 - 9:20
Risk Analysis of Road Tunnels: A Quantitative Risk Analysis Model for Assessing the Effects of Fire 1LONDON BRIDGE ASSOCIATES LTD., GB; 2National University of Malaysia, MY 9:20 - 9:40
Some Questions Related to CFD Modeling of Pressurized Tank Burst in Road Tunnels 1INERIS, FR; 2CETU, FR 9:40 - 10:00
Integration of New Energy Carriers in French Specific Hazard Investigations: Overview of Principal Issues CETU, French tunnel study centre, FR 10:00 - 10:20
Innovative Approach To Improve the Safety of Tunnels and Tunnel Control Centres 1ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, AT; 2Federal Highway Research Institute, DE |
10:20 - 11:00 | Coffee Break ☕ With friendly support from FVT mbH |
11:00 - 12:20 | Session S5: CFD Simulation Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Alan E. Vardy, University of Dundee and Dundee Tunnel Research, United Kingdom |
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11:00 - 11:20
CFD-assisted Flow Rate Measurements in Ventilation Ducts of long Road Tunnels 1Mimesis s.r.l., Modena, IT; 2DISMI - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT; 3DIEF - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT; 4TMB-GEIE, Courmayeur (AO), Italy and Chamonix, FR 11:20 - 11:40
Jet Fan Installation Factor Correlations for Conventional Jet Fans and MoJets 1Mosen Ltd, GB; 2Risk Design Engineering SRL, IT 11:40 - 12:00
CFD Investigation of the Improvement of Smoke Control in a Tunnel Equipped With a Longitudinal and a Transverse Ventilation System 1Centre d'étude des tunnels, FR; 2Laboratoire de Mécanique des Fluides et d'Acoustique, Université de Lyon, FR 12:00 - 12:20
An Analysis of the 3D Critical Region Length in Longitudinally Ventilated Tunnels During Fire Events Institute for Research in Technology, ICAI, Comillas Pontifical University, ES |
11:00 - 12:20 | Session G5: Tunnel Ventilation Location: Hall Graz Session Chair: Sonja Wiesholzer, Schiene OÖ GmbH, Austria |
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11:00 - 11:20
On the Optimum Interaction Between Ventilation and Emergency Exits Amberg Engineering AG, CH 11:20 - 11:40
Advanced Characterisation of a Fan Submitted to Piston Effect 1Eiffage, Ventilation des Espaces Souterrains, FR; 2Tech'Am Ingenierie, FR 11:40 - 12:00
Optimizing Safety in Short High-Slope Road Tunnels: Smoke Propagation and Ventilation System Response 1CTP PROJEKT d.o.o., HR; 2IN SILICO d.o.o, HR; 3INVENTO VENTILACIJA d.o.o., HR 12:00 - 12:20
How Information Security Can Be Ensured in Tunnel Systems ASFINAG Mautservice GmbH, AT |
12:20 - 13:20 | Lunch 🍽️ |
13:20 - 14:20 | Session S6: Tunnel Ventilation Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Ingo Kaundinya, Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), Germany |
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13:20 - 13:40
One-Dimensional Critical Velocity Formulation – An Assessment of the Deficiency of the Current Models and the Introduction of a New Concept TYLin, US 13:40 - 14:00
Confinement Velocity for Smoke in Tunnels – How to Poke a Stick at it 1Stacey Agnew, AU; 2Delve Stacey Agnew, US 14:00 - 14:20
Design, Refurbishment and Operation of the Ventilation in the Road Tunnel Complex in Prague Satra spol. s r. o., CZ |
14:20 - 14:50 | Coffee Break ☕ |
14:50 - 16:00 | Session S7: Closing Session Location: Hall Styria Session Chair: Bernhard Kohl, ILF Group Holding GmbH, Austria |
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14:50 - 15:10
Hydrogen Powered Vehicles in a Tunnel Incident – Risks and Consequences 1HyCentA Research Ltd., AT; 2Graz University of Technology, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITnA), AT; 3FVT Ltd., AUT; 4ILF Consulting Engineers, AUT 15:10 - 15:30
LeanTech in Road Tunnels 1HBI Haerter AG, CH; 2JPS-Conseils, CH 15:30 - 15:50
Looking to the Future From PIARC's Perspective Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), DE 15:50 - 16:00
Closing Remarks Graz University of Technology - Conference Directors |
Date: Thursday, 18/Apr/2024 | |
8:30 - 15:30 | Technical Visit [optional] Only for people registered for this event.
Further details can be found on our website: https://www.tunnel-graz.at/program/technical-visit.html |
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