Investigating the necessity of building and using energy tunnels and its impact on urban development

ali derakhshan¹

1) Master of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Department, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran

IOI Code : XHDH-KBHZA
Publication : 3rd International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Materials and Environment(caucong.com/3rd)
Abstract :
    Energy tunnels are considered as a new solution for energy production and transmission in urban development. This article examines the necessity of building and using energy tunnels and highlights its impact on urban development. Urban infrastructures and facilities are considered important components of every city and are known as the vital arteries of the city in today s vast cities. Today, infrastructures and facilities are considered as a foundation and pillar in the process of developing cities and creating new cities, and if they are used optimally, cities can be developed in different dimensions, including social, economic, physical, and most importantly, environmental. to be First, the ever-increasing needs of the society in the field of energy and the lack of natural resources are discussed. Due to population growth and industrial development, the role of the ability to provide sustainable energy in urban development is very important. Emphasizing the metropolis of Tehran, the advantages and obstacles of building a common tunnel for facilities have been examined. The type of research is applied and the research method is descriptive-analytical. Then, the current distribution of the use of energy resources in urbanization is discussed. The widespread use of fossil fuel sources, in addition to air and water pollution, has increased global warming and climate change. Therefore, the need for renewable and sustainable energy sources is felt in urban development. Energy tunnels are used as a new solution for energy production and transmission. By using underground spaces, it becomes possible to produce solar energy, wind, water and even geothermal energy in a sustainable and usable way in urban development. The results of this research show that the construction of a common tunnel for facilities is a prudent solution to consolidate urban services and ease their maintenance and a favorable and cost-effective choice in providing urban services. The use of energy tunnels leads to reduction of air and water pollution, reduction of global warming and climate changes, and increase of sustainability.

Keywords : energy tunnel common tunnel urban development underground network urban services