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Architecture and management of a geological repository - Andra

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11 – Operational SafetyFigure 11.4.2Smoke circulation <strong>and</strong> evacuation in the case <strong>of</strong> a fire in an operational type C(or CU) unit• Fires with smoke layeringFires with smoke layering lead to the smoke forming pockets at the top <strong>of</strong> the drifts (see Figure11.4.3). It is then the temperature conditions associated with the radiation from this smoke which posethe main hazard to personnel. This type <strong>of</strong> fire occurs in the presence <strong>of</strong> a low airflow in the drift(under approximately 1 m/s) with smoke which spreads either side <strong>of</strong> the seat <strong>of</strong> the fire.Stratified smoke layersSafe zoneFigure 11.4.3Qualification tests on the smoke control system in the Orelle tunnel (SFTRF <strong>and</strong>SETEC) – example <strong>of</strong> a fire with smoke stratification.DOSSIER 2005 ARGILE -ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF A GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL SYSTEM459/495

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