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Tube set to enter a new ice age.

Source :
Professional Engineering. 3/19/2008, Vol. 21 Issue 5, p15-15. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports that engineers have been considering ice blocks, boreholes, and groundwater cooling to cut temperature on Tube network in London, England. Underground engineers favour a hybrid cooling system which comprises of ice blocks stored under the seats and refrigeration units. According to Kevin Payne, director of the Cooling the Tube Programme at Transport for London, the technology is the possible hope for the future of deep tube lines.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09536639
Volume :
21
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Professional Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31540821