The Madrid architecture studio Fenwick Iribaren Architects It designed three of the World Cup stadiums and implemented the same cooling system as the rest of the facility which will allow it to maintain a temperature of 26ºC inside. Stadium 974, the first will be removed in the history of the World Cup, it is the only one that will work with natural cooling. “It is a sustainable stadium and the arrangement of the containers will allow the air to circulate in such a way that the high temperatures will not be noticed”, as the spokesperson for the study, Ramón Aragonés, explained.
Of the other two stadiums designed by the Spanish studio, the Al Thumama Stadium and Education City, The technology already tested in 2017 was used in the re-inauguration. Since FIFA awarded Qatar the World Cup, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has designed and implemented innovative cooling systems in collaboration with Qatar Engineering University.
The organizing committee announced the cooling technology generation plan for the first time in 2017, during the reopening of the Khalifa International Stadium. While the temperature outside is 38°C, inside it is only close to 22°C, being Perfect for fans and gamers. Although they expect milder temperatures on these dates, we find that the thermometers do not drop below 36 degrees at noon – yesterday, for example, at 12:00 noon the thermometer marked 36 degrees – so it is important the cooling.
Seven of the eight stadiums have power stations installed several kilometers away. The machine receives chilled water which is pumped to the facilities through the distribution pipe including the grandstands and under the pitch– This is how the air conditioning comes out that keeps the temperature at 26 degrees.
‘cool doctor’
Dr Saud Abdul-Ghani, a professor at Qatar University’s Faculty of Engineering, has been involved in the development of cooling technology for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ since the country announced its bid for the tournament. in 2009. Nicknamed ‘Dr. Cool’, the Sudanese-born engineer behind the stadium’s cooling technologies, was inspired by his PhD studies on air conditioning for the Ford Mondeo.
This technology uses 40% less energy than conventional refrigeration systems
In Qatar, this technology is already being used in places other than stadiums. It was recently implemented in Katara Cultural Village in the air-condition of a new shopping center. Also, Qatar’s agricultural industry has used it for growing fruits and vegetables, thus helping to comply with the country’s future food safety measures.
In order to generate cool air inside the soccer fields, an air conditioning method used throughout the country was used. Within a few years the Arab state existed centers are spread throughout the territory where cold water is generated that is prepared to obtain cold air, allowing the air conditioning of its buildings.
Cold water coming from the public network turns into cold air and is distributed throughout the facility through ducts located under the stands and pitches. Finally, the wind left holes exist under the seatss and in the frontals of the field.
The other part of the challenge consists of ensuring that hot air from the outside does not enter the inside of the stadium, which is solved by a second cover or “inner skin” to stop it.
Source: La Verdad
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