Parliament of India’s Eco-Friendly Makeover with Automated Dust Suppression Systems
Empowering Dust Suppression Systems with Automation
New Delhi
February 2021
Construction
Lechler
Dustroid
Dust Suppression
Our Client
Our Client
The Parliament of India has been a symbol of democratic power and architectural splendour since its inception in 1927. Located at the heart of New Delhi, the circular structure was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker, embodying the essence of Indo-Saracenic architecture. In recent years, the government has undertaken a comprehensive redevelopment project to revitalise the historic edifice and ensure it meets the evolving needs of modern democracy. The redevelopment plan focuses on enhancing the capacity, functionality, and accessibility of the Parliament Building while preserving its cultural heritage and aesthetic appeal. Currently, this massive new parliament building is under construction, leading to considerable dust production that impacts the surrounding community and exacerbates environmental concerns. To mitigate this issue, dust suppression system expert Lechler was enlisted to integrate their system with Oizom’s dust monitoring technology.
The Parliament of India has been a symbol of democratic power and architectural splendour since its inception in 1927. Located at the heart of New Delhi, the circular structure was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker, embodying the essence of Indo-Saracenic architecture. In recent years, the government has undertaken a comprehensive redevelopment project to revitalise the historic edifice and ensure it meets the evolving needs of modern democracy. The redevelopment plan focuses on enhancing the capacity, functionality, and accessibility of the Parliament Building while preserving its cultural heritage and aesthetic appeal. Currently, this massive new parliament building is under construction, leading to considerable dust production that impacts the surrounding community and exacerbates environmental concerns. To mitigate this issue, dust suppression system expert Lechler was enlisted to integrate their system with Oizom’s dust monitoring technology.
The Challenge
The main challenge was controlling dust emissions from the new parliament building’s construction activities. The Delhi NCR location exacerbated the problem due to pre-existing high pollution levels. Moreover, the use of continuous water sprinklers in the construction area resulted in the wastage of water and electricity. Therefore, integrating Lechler’s dust suppression systems with air quality monitors for automation became essential to activate water sprinkling only when dust levels were elevated. Consequently, this approach conserved resources like water and electricity while effectively addressing dust-related issues.
The Solution
Leveraging their extensive experience in dust suppression systems, Lechler developed an innovative solution using Oizom’s dust monitoring technology. The system automatically detects dust levels and activates the suppression system if levels surpass the predetermined limit. Lechler installed five Dustroid systems at the new building construction at the Parliament of India and integrated their own system with multiple suppression units along the perimeter. This ensured that the suppression system activated whenever dust levels exceeded the threshold, effectively reducing construction-generated dust. They were successfully able to meet government compliance requirements for this high-profile project and not only demonstrated the effectiveness of their innovative solution but also established a positive precedent for future government construction endeavours.
The Result
The integration of Oizom’s dust monitoring system and Lechler’s suppression system led to a significant reduction in dust emissions from the new Parliament building’s construction site. This not only decreased pollution levels in surrounding areas but also minimised complaints resulting from construction-generated dust. The automated system enabled the suppression system to activate as soon as dust levels crossed the limit, providing a convenient and environmentally-friendly solution. Ultimately, the successful implementation of this dust suppression system contributed to more sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices at the Parliament of India’s construction site.
