Abstract Summary
Attempts to incorporate heat transfer pipes into tunnel linings in the UK has previously been unsuccessful due to a combination of economics, and insufficient programme time to permit necessary stakeholder engagement and design and construction changes. With awareness and policy support for green energy growing, the the future construction of high speed rail tunnels beneath Manchester and Crewe represents a significant opportunity to revisit the energy tunnel solution in the UK. This paper presents the key findings from a recent case study in this area, focusing on the thermal resource size, stakeholder and consumer engagement, and economic viability.
