Fernwärmesystemanbindung West, Los T1 Tunnel, Hamburg, Germany
Fernwärmesystemanbindung West, Los T1 Tunnel, Hamburg, Germany
Fernwärmesystemanbindung West, Los T1 Tunnel, Hamburg, Germany
TBM contributes to thermal energy tunnel construction beneath the Elbe River
In view of the high water pressure environment in the project and the strict requirements for settlement control, CREG has customized the Φ 4.57 m TBM integrating a number of advanced technologies, which has greatly enhanced the safety, comfort and environmental protection during TBM operation.
Project Background
The Hamburg Thermal Energy Tunnel, serving as the "throat" passage for heat supply connecting the industrial area and the urban area, will convert the waste heat generated during the operation of the industrial area in southern Hamburg into urban heating and transport it through the tunnel to northern residential area, replacing existing coal-fired power plants and natural gas heating.
right side
FWS-West Tunnel Route
CREG service team celebrates the breakthrough of the tunnel.
The TBM assembly is in progress.
Project Information
| Tunnelling length: | 1,165 m |
| Geology: | Mica clay, marl |
| Contractor: | Implenia |
TBM Parameter
| TBM type: | EPB TBM |
| TBM S/N: | CREC 1144 |
| Boring Dia: | 4.5 m |
| Main drive power: | 660 kW |
| FAT date: | September, 2022 |
| Best performance: | 20.4 m per day |
Project Characteristics
| The water and earth pressure is up to 4.5 bar. |
| The tunnel travels beneath the Elbe river and thus settlement control is extremely demanding. Independent man lock meeting CE standard |
| is introduced to small diameter TBM for the first time. |