Elbe tunnel Hamburg Germany
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An open, highly scalable AVEVA software solution enables the Elbe
Tunnel in Hamburg, Germany to continually modernize its facilities
management system quickly and cost effectively.
Background
Hamburg, Germany – A harbor city nicknamed ‘The Gateway to the World’, Hamburg is home to one of the most amazing underwater tunnels ever built. First opened in 1975, the Elbe Tunnel has grown along with the city and provides an invaluable link between northern Germany and Denmark for residents, tourists and business people. Now, eight lanes of traffic carry an average of 142,000 vehicles through the 3.1 kilometer (1.9 mile) tunnel daily. An extensive traffic control and safety system is in place, including signals, message signs and barriers that provide guidance. Planning for Multiple Goals Given the changes in technology since the Elbe Tunnel was built, it is evident that city planners have been forward-looking from the very beginning. In 1995, work began to enlarge the then-20-year-old structure. In 2002, a fourth bore with two additional traffic lanes and three emergency exit tunnels became available. Hamburg officials knew that increasing capacity was only part of the solution. An updated control system to ensure the tunnel’s efficient operation and safety was also critical.
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Implementing a Modular and Open System
Their goal was to future-proof the Elbe Tunnel by implementing a modular and open system. With it, further expansions could build upon the existing facilities management and control deployment and increase the return on investment for the project. With a modular and open system, further expansions could build upon the existing FMS deployment and increase the return on investment for the project. State-of-the-Art Monitoring and Control The new AVEVA Select software solution was chosen by the city and developed in conjunction with Cegelec AT GmbH. AVEVA Select’s proven ability to provide the latest capabilities within an open environment complemented Cegelec’s system integration expertise and experience in developing custom functionality. The new, open system would be anchored by the AVEVA Select InTouch® Human Machine Interface (HMI) and would monitor and manage multiple components of the tunnel’s operations, including:
Upon completion, the new facilities management system (FMS) for the Elbe Tunnel incorporated a total of 850 control points and 72 visual monitors as well as innovations to aid tunnel operators in their around-the-clock responsibilities: