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Innovation: |
Mount Macdonald Tunnel Ventilation System-1990 NOVA Award Winner |
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Year: |
1990 |
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Description: |
The Mount Macdonald Tunnel Ventilation System allowed a major increase in the volume of traffic over Canada's transcontinental rail line. The system is characterized by the partitioning of the tunnel with a system of multiple gates and variable pitch fans and dampers. These are interlocked in a pattern that automatically adjusts to train position and environmental conditions. The system is unmanned and operated under computer control. Keywords: 1990 NOVA Award Winner |
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Contact Person: |
Sam Levy |
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Organization: |
Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. |
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Address: |
1 Penn Plaza |
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New York |
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State/Province: |
NY |
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Postal Code: |
10119 |
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Country: |
USA |
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Phone No.: |
212-465-5000 |
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FAX: |
212-465-5593 |
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URL: |
http://www.pbworld.com |
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This page last updated 05/15/02 by RICarr |
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