In India’s rapidly developing infrastructure sector, ensuring the safety and reliability of road tunnels is a critical priority. Witt India, a premier manufacturer specializing in tunnel ventilation systems, has partnered with ABB India to set new standards in tunnel ventilation technology. By integrating advanced smoke extraction motors into key projects across the country, this collaboration plays a crucial role in improving safety and operational efficiency, ensuring that commuters travel through India’s tunnels with greater confidence and security.
Addressing tunnel ventilation needs
Tunnel ventilation systems are essential for maintaining safe and breathable environments, particularly in the event of a fire. In addition to managing airflow, these systems must control smoke, regulate temperature, and minimize the dispersion of pollutants. In response to India’s increasing demand for infrastructure development, ABB’s high-performance smoke extraction motors are being deployed in collaboration with Witt India to power Banana® Jet Fans—a key component of these systems. These motors are designed to perform under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable operation during both routine and emergency scenarios.
The motors’ design allows them to withstand high temperatures (up to 300°C for two hours), ensuring effective smoke extraction during fire incidents and clear evacuation paths. In addition, these motors, when combined with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), significantly reduce energy consumption during normal operations, making them both reliable and energy efficient.
Powering India's infrastructure growth
Together, ABB and Witt India have made substantial contributions to several high-profile infrastructure projects, including the Rewa-Sidhi Tunnel in Madhya Pradesh and the Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala. These tunnels represent critical parts of India’s expanding road network, and the integration of ABB’s innovative motors helps ensure that the ventilation systems operate at peak efficiency, enhancing safety for all users.
This collaboration underscores both companies' commitment to creating reliable, innovative, and safe infrastructure solutions that support India’s ambitious infrastructure growth. As the nation focuses on reaching a $5 trillion economy, the partnership plays a key role in driving forward the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can meet the evolving needs of India’s population and economy.
Setting new standards in tunnel safety and performance
ABB's smoke extraction motors deliver exceptional technical excellence and innovation. Designed for high-reliability, performance in extreme conditions and engineered to outrun – leaner and cleaner, these motors are an integral part of India’s future tunnel safety solutions. Their successful deployment in some of the country’s most important tunnel projects not only improves safety but also sets new benchmarks for tunnel ventilation systems in terms of energy efficiency and operational reliability.
Through its collaboration with Witt India, ABB is playing a pivotal role in transforming how India’s road tunnels are managed. Together, they are shaping the future of tunnel ventilation, ensuring that these critical infrastructure projects meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
By integrating ABB's high-performance motors, Witt India is helping reduce both operational and capital expenditures for tunnel operators, while delivering state-of-the-art solutions that contribute to India’s broader infrastructure goals. With the ongoing collaboration, ABB and Witt India are poised to continue delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety, improve energy efficiency, and ensure smoother, safer journeys for all who rely on India’s expanding network of road tunnels.
