Deployment of SEM-SAFE® system in Samruddhi Expressway Tunnel

Danfoss Fire Safety has deployed its SEM-SAFE® high pressure water mist fire protection system in the Samruddhi Expressway Tunnel, Maharashtra, India.

The Samruddhi Expressway Tunnel, an 8-kilometer, three-lane structure connecting Mumbai and Nagpur, is an essential link across the Western Ghats.

Ensuring fire safety in such infrastructure is critical.

Danfoss’s SEM-SAFE® system was selected for its efficiency in fire suppression.

System capabilities and benefits

The SEM-SAFE® system is designed to cool and control smoke, improving evacuation conditions and aiding firefighting operations.

It uses minimal water and integrates stainless-steel components for reliability and sustainability.

Poul Harder, CEO of Danfoss Fire Safety, said: “Our SEM-SAFE® system sets new benchmarks in fire protection for tunnels worldwide.

“Designed to meet stringent safety standards and tested rigorously, it enhances evacuation conditions and safeguards tunnel infrastructure effectively.”

Project implementation and support

Danfoss Fire Safety provided technical design, engineering support, and site supervision for the project.

The contractor, Afcons Infrastructure Limited, facilitated the system’s integration into the tunnel’s infrastructure.

Qusai Alasad, Global Manager-Transportation Infrastructures at Danfoss Fire Safety, stated: “Implementing our SEM-SAFE® high pressure water mist system in the Samruddhi Expressway Tunnel underscores Danfoss’s commitment to innovation and safety.

“This project not only supports Maharashtra’s development goals but also ensures travelers can journey with confidence while preserving the environment for future generations.”