As part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and operational efficiency within the immersed tunnel—one of the flagship projects of Al Faw Grand Port—the executing company has begun installing 72 Jet Fan units as part of the tunnel’s ventilation system. These units are distributed evenly across both carriageways, with 36 fans allocated to each passage: the Um Qasr corridor and the Al-Faw corridor. This configuration ensures smooth and continuous airflow aligned with vehicular movement inside the tunnel.
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, stated:
“The teams executing the immersed tunnel project, a key component of Al Faw Grand Port, have commenced the installation of 72 Jet Fan units within the tunnel’s ventilation system.”
He further noted:
“These units are distributed across both sides of the roadway, with 36 fans installed per corridor—Um Qasr and Al-Faw—ensuring seamless airflow in sync with vehicle movement inside the tunnel.”
Dr. Al-Fartousi explained that:
“These devices are equipped with an intelligent dual-mode operating system. The standard mode provides continuous and stable ventilation tailored to traffic flow, while the emergency mode activates in the event of a fire. Sensors immediately detect the incident, prompting the fans to reverse direction and channel smoke toward the nearest exit. The system then operates at maximum power to evacuate air and smoke rapidly, within a very short timeframe.”
He added:
“The Jet Fan units used in the immersed tunnel are of Spanish origin. Their selection reflects the company’s commitment to the highest engineering standards and modern technical specifications, contributing to a safe environment for vehicles and tunnel operations.”
This initiative is part of a broader series of measures adopted by the General Company for Ports of Iraq to enhance traffic safety and secure navigation across Iraqi ports—particularly within the immersed tunnel project—in alignment with global technologies employed in similar infrastructure developments.
