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Contents 54 ELEVATOR WORLD EUROPE

November - December 2020 Vol. II No. 6

COVER STORY

54 Elevator World's 2020 Photo Contest A rich, beautiful elevator world on full display 30

FEATURES

24 COVID-19 Impact, Outlook by Kaija Wilkinson 34 EVENTS

30 TÜV AUSTRIA Lift Day 2020 by Undine Stricker-Berghoff

34 How Will Elevators Become 38 COVID-19 Safe? by Undine Stricker-Berghoff

38 In the Thick of the Digital Revolution by Undine Stricker-Berghoff

42 A New Experience by Nick Mellor

48 “Into the Hydraulic Elevator World” submitted by Omarlift 48

4 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 52 FOCUS ON INCLINED LIFTS

52 Landing and Car Doors for Inclined Lifts submitted by MEILLER Aufzugtüren GmbH

COLUMNS

74 Escalator Fractal Behavior, Part One by Dr. Ali Albadri

86 80 Elevators and Social Distancing submitted by Elevating Studio Pte. Ltd.

86 A Drop Tower of Superlatives by Giuseppe Savoca

92 Choosing a Brake for Elevator Drives 92 by Alexander Hutler

94 20 Years of Innovation by Ricardo Muñoz

98 Inspiration Strikes in the Strangest Places 94 submitted by Exel Composites

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor’s Overview

8 Calendar

10 News

100 Product Spotlight

104 Advertisers Index 98

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 5 EDITOR’S OVERVIEW

Beauty and the Beast by Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick

his month's issue is a study in contrasts. The "beast" is the coronavirus that comes to us from nature and refuses to go away. The "beauty" is our annual photo contest that, once again, reveals the loveliness that can be found in our man-made industry. Many events and meetings were held across Europe Tover the past few months, and — with rare exception — were different because of the virus, or they were about the virus: ♦ COVID-19 Impact Outlook by Kaija Wilkinson. This was the second industry survey done by Elevator World, Inc., VFA-Interlift and AFAG, in association with Credit Suisse, and showed Germany and North America most positive in outlook. ♦ EFESME met internally to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and take stock of projects and initiatives. President Massimo Bezzi indicated rising optimism. Several Several unusual stories came our way for this issue. One associations said new construction business was at a of them celebrates the anniversary of Otis' Gen2. 20 Years standstill, but expected to return. of Innovation by Ricardo Muñoz describes how the ♦ Elevators and Social Distancing by Elevating Studio equipment introduced in 2000 has evolved, topping 1 Pte. Ltd. This article suggests various measures to million units in sales this year. Another article is about control traffic flow: staggered arrivals, reduced how Inspiration Strikes in the Strangest Places. Wait building occupancy, use of overload and bypass until you hear how KONE's UltraRope® had its "steamy" controls. beginning. Also, A Drop Tower of Superlatives by ♦ In the Thick of the Digital Revolution by Undine Giuseppe Savoca reveals the background of the Einstein Stricker-Berghoff. Carried from the Schindler Elevator in Hannover, Germany. For experimental headquarters in Germany, the first of the new IVV purposes, this is the only tower in the world that can roundtable series focused on digitization and how it is simulate weightlessness. changing the elevator industry. It was attended by 100 (virtually). The following two events were also covered And, finally, "beauty" wakes up inELEVATOR WORLD'S by Stricker-Berghoff. 2020 Photo Contest. The beauty and creativity at work in ♦ E2 Forum: How Will Elevators Become COVID-19 the elevator industry never ceases to amaze me. It's not Safe? Builtworld and Messe Frankfurt held this forum just that we build beautiful objects, but these where experts discussed problems and solutions for photographers see the beauty all around us and relish it. reopening buildings. Air purifiers, shaft ventilation and We had more entries this year than ever before, and the anti-microbial coatings were among the solutions winners spanned the world, from Taiwan, Egypt, Turkey, discussed. the U.S. and the U.A.E. to the U.K., Australia, Greece, ♦ TÜV Austria Lift Day 2020. This event was held both in Germany and Sweden. One of my favorites is on page 62 person and digitally. It focused on current legal — the "stairway to heaven" in Hamburg, Germany. regulations, norms and state-of-the-art safety reporting. Another amazing shot from NYC shows equipment being ♦ A New Experience by Nick Mellor. The annual lifted high above the clouds and seems to be saying, "Yay! Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies, usually Construction is back — the race is on!" In this industry, the held at the University of Northampton, was held race is always on — for the tallest, fastest or longest. entirely online in its 11th iteration. It was very Hopefully, the "beast" will be gone soon so our industry successful with almost 400 delegates. can again soar above the clouds.

6 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 in more than 100 countries worldwide

kleemannlifts.com 2021 / 2022 2021 FEB 11th International Seminar on Elevators and Escalator 20 Tehran, Iran www.en.kt-uast.ac.ir

Asansör Istanbul 25-28 Istanbul, Turkey www.asansoristanbul.com

APR Euro-Lift 28-29 Kielce, Poland www.targikielce.pl

MAY International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators and Escalators 6-8 Mumbai, İndia [email protected]

Ascen.tec-Elevator Technologies 2021 28-30 Athens, Greece www.ascen-tec.gr

JUN Lift & Escalator Symposium 7-8 Shanghai, China www.liftsymposium.org

Russian Elevator Week 7-9 Moscow, Russia www.expo.vdnh.ru

Elevcon 15-17 Prague, Czech Republic www.elevcon.com

JUL LiftCity Expo Cairo 7-8 Cairo, Egypt www.liftcityexpo.com

Global Lift & Escalator Africa 27-29 Johannesburg, South Africa www.gleexpo.com

8 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 2021 SEPT Eurasia Asansör Fair 8-11 Istanbul, Turkey www.asansorfuari.com

NAEC 72nd Annual Convention and Exposition 20-23 Atlantic City, NJ, U.S. www.naecconvention.com

OCT Interlift 2021 19-22 Augsburg, Germany www.interlift.de

CTBUH Conference 19-23 Kuala Lumpur and Singapore www.ctbuh.org Singapore & Kuala Lumpur 19-23 October 2020

NOV Global Lift Escalator Dhaka 18-21 Dhaka, Bangladesh www.gleexpo.com

International Elevator & Escalator Symposium IEES INTERNATIONAL ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR DEC SYMPOSIUM 6-7 Amsterdam, Netherlands www.elevatorsymposium.org

2022 FEB IEE Expo 16-18 Mumbai, India www.ieeexpo.com

JUL Expo Elevador 2021 19-21 Sao Paulo, Brazil www.expoelevador.com

SEPT NAEC 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition 18-21 Louisville, KY, U.S. www.naecconvention.com

The Elevator Show 26-28 Dubai, U.A.E www.elevatorshowdubai.com

OCT Lift Expo Italia 19-21 Milan, Italy www.liftexpoitalia.com

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 9 NEWS

Europe Trio of KONE Elevators for New Passenger Ferry A trio of KONE MonoSpace® elevators — two Appointments, contracts and project passenger and one service units — will be provided for news from Italy to Ireland Aurora Botnia, an 800-passenger ferry under construction at Rauna Marine Constructions shipyard in Finland, The Maritime Executive reported in October. Schindler Names Simeon- Running on liquified natural gas and biogas, the vessel is Aissaoui to Group Executive "the most environmentally friendly passenger ferry currently under construction," the source said. Carrying Committee passengers between Vaasa, Finland, and Umea, Sweden, Schindler Holding AG has the Wasaline vessel is scheduled for completion in 2021. appointed Sabine Simeon-Aissaoui, Features of the KONE machine-room-less elevator system head of supply chain Europe, to its include weather-resistant construction and EcoDisc® group executive committee gearless traction technology that lowers energy responsible for its escalators supply Sabine Simeon consumption. chain, effective January 1, 2021. She succeeds Egbert Weisshaar, who is retiring after more than 27 years with Schindler. The Pharmaceutical Company Envisions New group executive committee now consists of Simeon- Switzerland Tower Aissaoui; CEO Thomas Oetterli; Global Human Pharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG is Resources and Deputy CEO David Clymo; Julio Arce, working with architects Herzog & de Meuron to replace a Europe South; Chief Information Officer Karl-Heinz cluster of vacant buildings on the Rhine River in Basel, Bauer; Paolo Compagna, Europe North; Andre Switzerland, with a new development that could include Inserra, Americas; Jujudhan Jena, Asia-Pacific; Chief a high-rise office building up to 221 m tall, the Council Financial Officer Urs Scheidegger; Christian Schulz, on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reported in October. operations; Robert Seakins, field quality and With a stepped profile, the new tower would mirror two excellence; and Daryoush Ziai, China. existing Roche buildings. Including ample green space and a low-rise building, the new development intends to be "modern, sustainable and earthquake-resistant." A IGV Names Italy Sales Manager riverfront promenade would also be redesigned. The Mario Barlassina, an industry development promises to help address a need for "new, veteran with more than 25 years' modern and highly attractive workplaces in the heart of experience, is new area sales the city once the coronavirus pandemic is over," Herzog manager for Italy for IGV Group & de Meuron Site Head Jürg Erismann said. SpA, headquartered in Milan. Barlassina previously worked for Otis in both the technical and sales departments and for thyssenkrupp Mario Barlassina Elevator in the sales department. He also worked for Wittur SpA and the Italian branch of SHAEFER GmbH as Italy sales manager. For IGV, he will focus on the Italy market and promoting new products, such as the lift-sanitation solutions CARe (ELEVATOR WORLD, July 2020) and ON AIR (EW, September 2020), a line of cars designed by Studio Marco Piva that incorporates antibacterial finishes. Roche hopes to build a new tower along the Rhine in Basel; image courtesy of Herzog & de Meuron.

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The British Isles demolish a shuttered retail store and replace it with a 38-story, 206-unit residential building in the city’s Rosser to Lead Business Development Castlegate district. As proposed, Kings Tower would at CP Automation stand 117 m tall, higher than the 101-m-tall St. Paul's CP Automation of Scunthorpe, U.K., Tower in Sheffield and the 112-m-tall Bridgewater Place has appointed Jim Rosser as business in Leeds. There are, however, several other proposed development manager to oversee high rises in Yorkshire that aim to be the county's complementary products to variable tallest building, including the 40-story Globe Waterside Tower in Leeds, which was approved in 2018 and has a speed drives (VSDs) and materials- Jim Rosser handling areas of the business, the target height of 136 m. Construction on Kings Tower, company announced in October. proposed for 51-57 High Street, could begin in 2021, Rosser has eight years’ experience at CP Automation, with completion targeted for fall 2023. having previously served as South Africa country manager. In his new role, Rosser will be tasked with leading the growth of the VSD complementary products and materials-handling segments by reaching new customers in new regions. CP Automation is undertaking strategic expansion. It recently acquired Magnetek Elevator UK (EW, November 2020) and became the U.K. technical distributor and partner for Magnetek’s material- handling products, as well as a partner with power- quality and instrumentation specialist Chauvin Arnoux. The company said its recent moves will allow it to grow its existing VSD peripherals business, while freeing resources to invest time in power quality, materials handling and the elevator market.

High-Rise Residential Building Planned in Sheffield, U.K. Architecture firm Hodder + Partners, working with developer SFGE Properties, has submitted plans for Kings Tower, a proposed high rise in central Sheffield, U.K., that could become one of the tallest buildings in Yorkshire, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reported in September. The Manchester-based practice has submitted an application that seeks to Rendering of Patagonia Place, courtesy of Falconer Chester Hall Liverpool City Council Approves Two-Building Project The Liverpool City Council has approved plans for Patagonia Place, a two-building residential development that would bring 278 apartments to the city's waterfront, Echo reported in October. The project, on William Jessop Way at Prince's Dock, would involve Rendering of the 31- and 11-story towers on a site that had previously proposed Kings been targeted for a 55-story building. Consultant Ian Tower in Ford, speaking before the council's planning Sheffied; image committee, said the development "has been by Ambiente redesigned and resubmitted" to make sure the GBP50- million (US$65.3-million) plan is viable. The two applicants behind the project are Peel and Your Housing Group, and it is being designed by architects Falconer Chester Hall. No construction timeline was reported.

12 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 A rendering of the Elephant & Castle Underground Station ticket hall shows escalators conecting the hall to the street level; No one knows travelling image by TfL. cable like Draka TfL Renderings Show Underground Station Transport for London (TfL) has published renderings showing the entrance and ticket hall for the Elephant & Castle Underground Station, a project set for completion in the late 2020s, LondonSE1 reported in October. Based on the images, passengers will be able to reach their trains by either escalator or elevator. The station is being planned in conjunction with the extension of the Bakerloo line. The source reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed TfL's final approval of the plan, but in a move to keep the project on track, local officials have approved demolition of the Elephant & Castle shopping center, set to begin in October. However, construction work cannot start until TfL enters a binding agreement to complete the station, which is not expected until March 2021. TfL has set completion for 2029, but project developer Delancey is pressing for the station to be ready by fall 2028.

Tower To Be Tallest in Ireland Greenlit in Cork The city council of Cork, Ireland, granted planning permission to developers of a 140-m-tall, 34-story mixed-use tower that will be the tallest, "by far," in Ireland, Joe reported in October. Being developed by Tower Holdings Group, which has offices in NYC and Cork, the structure is set to rise on the old Port of Cork site on Custom House Quay. On the drawing board are a luxury hotel with a spa, a swimming pool and a gym; a restored custom house; and a sky bar and restaurant where visitors can enjoy city views. Also planned are an interactive visitors' center highlighting Cork's maritime heritage, retail, and food and beverage Draka’s experience and expertise with travelling cables outlets, including a microdistillery. allows us to engineer complete solutions, including: • Hundreds of parallel and unitized flat cable designs that are HAR certified • Super-Flex® cables with a lifetime warranty Mixed-use tower set to take shape • End-to-end halogen-free systems (cables and on the old Port of installation components) Cork site; image courtesy of Tower • Superior engineering and customer service Holdings Group Contact Draka at +39 0331 579915, elevator-eu@ prysmiangroup.com, or visit our website at drakaelevator.com for more information.

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CP Automation Acquires Magnetek Elevator U.K. CP Automation, headquartered in Scunthorpe, has U.K. acquired Magnetek Elevator UK from Columbus McKinnon Corp., CP announced in September. CP Drive supplier bought; towers for specializes in supply, repair and field services for Broadgate and Leeds industrial electronic AC drives, resistors, DC drives, programmable logic controllers and inverters, while Magnetek supplies AC and DC drives for geared and Two-Tower Office Project Revealed for Broadgate, gearless lift applications. CP Automation said the London acquisition promises to establish it as a leading Danish architecture firm 3XN has unveiled plans for supplier of elevator drives. It will also ensure customer a two-tower office project in London's Broadgate service for Magnetek customers in Europe, the Middle district, Architects' Journal reported in September. The East and Africa; Australia; and New Zealand. project, by developer British Land, would feature a Magnetek UK's Bedford office will be integrated into 12-story podium with a 35-story east tower and a CP, which is retaining Magnetek sales and support 20-story west tower. The plan was sent out for staff. CP and Magnetek have worked together "on consultation ahead of being officially submitted to City countless previous projects in the elevator and of London planners, a move expected this fall. British escalator sector," CP Director Tony Young said, and the Land, which has a record of incorporating existing acquisition, which involves only the Magnetek U.K. buildings into new projects, is consulting on how to office, represents an extension of the existing recycle 1980s structures at the site. The new structure partnership. would incorporate environmental initiatives to achieve a net-zero carbon status during construction and 32-Story Student Tower With "Crystalline" operation and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method Outstanding Design for Leeds An old Santander Bank at 44 Merrion Street in Leeds certification. British Land hopes to secure possession in will be home to a 32-story, 100-m-tall student tower 2021 but has not yet set a construction timeline. A designed by Simpson Haugh for developer Merrion 32-story office tower was previously approved for the Street Leeds, Construction Enquirer reported in site (ELEVATOR WORLD, December 2016) but never August, when the GBP100-million (US$132-million) moved forward. scheme was approved. With a design SimpsonHaugh founding partner Ian Simpson describes as "evocative, sculptural and crystalline," the tower will provide A proposed two-tower office accommodations for 660 students. "Tall buildings are project has been proposed for London's Broadgate district; markers for ambition, pride and confidence," Simpson rendering by 3XN. said. "They tell a story about a city and its direction of travel and, in turn, attract people to both visit and put down roots.

Student housing at 44 Merrion Street; image from SimpsonHaugh

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EFESME News pandemic. It may be answered at website: bit. EFESME, New Standards Report ly/3nXZuTr. Next, EFESME Secretary General Luciano Faletto The European Federation for Elevator Small and explained the organization's technical activities in Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) released its 2020. Various WGs at CEN-CENELEC, the most recent monitoring tables on the European International Organization for Standardization standards and the directives. Examining July- (ISO) and the European Telecommunications September, EFESME and Small Business Standards Standards Institute have continued, thanks to (SBS) observed the following industry standards available digital tools and members' flexibility. updates: Faletto also gave code updates, such as the ♦ Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Poland impending replacement of EN 81-20 and -50 with and Switzerland reported new editions of EN ISO 8100-1 and -2. 81-20 and -50, all published in 2020. Members then discussed activities they carried ♦ Greece, Luxembourg and Norway reported new out in the past month and explained their specific editions of EN 81-72 and -73, all published in countries' challenges. ANACAM (Italian elevator 2020. association) had an issue with the lack of ♦ Croatia reported new editions of EN 81-20, -50, condominium meetings due to strict lockdown -72 and -73, in addition to an English-only rules. This has paused large contracts for industry translation of EN 81-21, -28, -70 and -77. SMEs to proceed with work in condo buildings. ♦ Ireland reported new editions of EN 81-20, -50, However, ANACAM expects high growth in new -72 and -73. orders when this problem is solved, especially ♦ Sweden reported a new translation (into since state incentives have been allocated to Swedish) of EN 81-20 and a new version of EN residential building renovation. Representatives 81-72. also spoke on the association's upcoming expo, ♦ Bulgaria reported a new translation (into ANACAM 2020, taking place December 2-4 at the Bulgarian) of EN 81-70. Milan Marriott Hotel. "The final aim of this exercise is providing SMEs FEPYMA (Spanish lift association) with complete information on these topics," representatives said Spain has the same problem EFESME said, adding that the stakeholders of suspended condominium meetings, but the contacted for its monitoring are the National national government has been asked to regulate Standardisation Bodies, Permanent and organize digital versions. They also shared the Representations to the European Union (EU) and results of a survey answered by their associates, national EU-member and European Free Trade which revealed: Association-member chambers of commerce. All ♦ Teleworking has been left behind, as companies documents are available for download at bit. do not expect to continue using it after the ly/3n0WPrB. pandemic. ♦ Personal protective equipment is now Internal Meeting universal. EFESME held a meeting on September 17 to ♦ There are few cases of missing payments, and discuss the evolving COVID-19 crisis and take stock prices have not been reduced. of projects and initiatives by EFESME, member ♦ Orders for modernization have peaked, but associations and authorities at a national level. "there has been next to no sales of special President Massimo Bezzi opened with a speech on equipment to sanitize [lift] cars." the current situation in Europe, noting an Finally, those from VmA of Germany said there emerging optimism, with the industry showing is a lot of work due to compulsory installation of resilience and solidity. He also explained a emergency phones for older elevators. questionnaire on digitization and COVID-19 Approximately 100,000 units still needed to be created by EFESME's Digital Working Group (WG) modernized to comply with the 2015 law. An array to better understand the role of digital tools in of state incentives also proved a positive market SMEs' daily work in the framework of the stimulus.

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Southeast Asia Big orders for Hitachi, KONE, Mitsubishi Elevator in Singapore, Laos

Singapore KONE to Supply 90 VT Units to Punggol District KONE has won an order for 90 vertical-transportation Hitachi to Supply 300 Elevators to HDB (VT) units for the Punggol Digital District, the company Hitachi Elevator Asia has won a contract to supply announced in September. The Punggol development is 300 elevators for residential buildings in Singapore, the a 50-ha smart, sustainable project meant to be a testbed company announced in September. The deal, reported for new concepts in living, working and delivering by Benzinga, is the latest large contract the company services. It will be home to a business park, residences, has received from the Housing & Development Board a market village and the Singapore Institute of (HDB). The company was awarded another contract to Technology, and will include buildings up to 55 m tall, supply 300 elevators for the HDB in 2019, which at the or 12 stories. The Punggol District is being developed by time was its largest single order in Singapore. The JTC and designed by WOHA Architects. KONE is company is reportedly among the top-three providers supplying the business park with 40 MonoSpace® and of new elevator equipment in the city-state. Other 22 MiniSpace™ elevators, and 28 TravelMaster™ TM110 recent contracts have included elevators, escalators and escalators. The VT system will be equipped with the moving walks at the National University of Singapore; company's destination control system and E-Link™ Changi International Airport; and Guoco Tower, the facility management tool. tallest building in Singapore.

Mitsubishi Elevator Wins Order for Laos Government Building MELCO Elevator Lao Sole Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd., won an order to supply 14 elevators and four escalators to the new National Assembly building under construction in Vientiane, Laos, Mitsubishi Electric announced in September. Replacing an assembly building built in 1991, the new, 35,000-m2 building will have six floors, including one below ground. It will be served by NEXIEZ-MR elevators and Z type escalators. Mitsubishi Electric observes the equipment is energy efficient, with the elevators using a gearless traction machine with a permanent-magnet motor and the escalators equipped with a user-detection sensor that means the units operate only when being used. Rendering of the new National Assembly building

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China KONE and Hitachi help lead the industry with contracts, event.

The tower melds with nature; image from ZHA. KONE Wins 95-Unit Order for Mixed-Use Project in Xi'an KONE has won a contract to supply 95 elevators and escalators for Nanfeihong Plaza, a mixed-use development in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province in Northwest China, the company announced on October 20. The 470,000-m2 development, centered in Xi'an's Yanta district, will include a shopping mall, a boutique hotel and two Class-A office towers that will stand 196.2 and 134.6 m and sport a design inspired by Hua Shan mountain, a nearby peak considered one of the five great mountains of China. KONE will supply the project with 25 MiniSpace™ and 25 MonoSpace® Vegetated entryway; image from ZHA elevators, and 43 TravelMaster™ 110 and two TravelMaster 115 escalators. The buildings will also be ZHA-Designed Tower in Hong Kong Pulls Out All equipped with KONE's Destination Control System and the Stops E-link™, which will enable centralized, real-time Contactless elevators and a smart building- monitoring of all the equipment. Nanfeihong Plaza, management system that creates a contactless path being developed by Xi'an Yancheng Real Estate Co., is "from street to workstation" are only the start of the projected for completion in 2022. remarkable features being incorporated into a 190-m-tall, 36-story office tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in Hong Kong, Architects' Journal reported in September. Under construction in the Financial District on a former parking facility near iconic towers such as I.M. Pei's 72-story Bank of China building and Cesar Pelli's 63-story Cheung Kong Centre, the Nanfeihong building will have high-tensile steel and a curved glass Plaza's design was inspired by façade inspired by a Bauhinia (Hong Kong orchid tree) nearby Hua Shan bud. mountain; Following a bidding war in 2017, Henderson Land rendering Development paid the equivalent of approximately courtesy of KONE. US$2.79 billion for the plot — a record-breaking amount — at 2 Murray Road. ZHA's proposal beat others by firms including Foster + Partners and OMA. Connecting with adjacent public gardens and parks, the structure will feature a raised base sheltering courtyards and gardens, a Sky Garden outdoor recreational space and a "hybrid ventilation" system allowing all offices to be naturally ventilated and dehumidified. Developers are working with Arup to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and WELL Platinum certifications.

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Hitachi China Contract for Large Project in Nanjing Hitachi Elevator (China) has won a contract to supply elevators to the multiple-tower, mixed-use Jinling Central complex in Nanjing, the company announced in October. Located in Xinjiekou, Nanjing's CBD, Jinling Central will bring 342,600 m2 of new construction divided into plots A and B. Plot A will include a 44-story, 235-m-tall grade-A office tower, a 36-story, 161-m-tall high-end apartment- style hotel and a seven-story commercial podium. Plot B will have a 99-m-tall grade-A office building and a four-story commercial podium. Hitachi will provide 65 elevators to the project with speeds up to 6 m/s. Construction has already begun on Jinling Central, which is being developed by Hongkong Land at a cost of CNY12 billion (US$1.8 billion). This is Hongkong Land's second high-end project on the mainland, the first being the WF Central development in Beijing. Jinling Central is Rendering of the Jinling Central complex in Nanjing; image courtesy of targeted for completion by the end of 2024. Hitachi Elevator (China)

Maintenance Promoted During Guangzhou Event manpower and hours needed for elevator management. Hitachi Elevator (China) held an event in Guangzhou With a service portfolio of 380,000 elevators, Hitachi said in September to promote upgraded service solutions and AI helps the company to detect up to 90% of faults. products using the Internet of Things, the company Also during the event, Hitachi discussed LGE-E, a reported. Li Shoulin, chairman of the China Elevator modular elevator designed for installation in China's Association, told the gathering that the country's aging housing stock, and noted the formation of a maintenance market is growing about 10% annually and wholly owned subsidiary that has received approval to will exceed CNY80 billion (US$11.8 billion) within five offer engineering and construction services for adding years. Government officials in April encouraged all elevators to older buildings. Hitachi also noted a range elevator stakeholders to offer on-demand maintenance, of upgrade solutions, including pit flood operation, and Hitachi Elevator's General Manager of Engineering multibeam light curtains, AI cameras, regenerative Xu Junjie said the company is developing a energy systems and more. Finally, Hitachi used the event "comprehensive maintenance portfolio" that uses to showcase BIVALE, a cloud-based integrated building- remote inspection and other technology to reduce management system that uses 5G and AI to provide such services as environmental monitoring and security.

Hitachi Elevator General Manager of Engineering Xu Junjie addresses a September 10 gathering in Guangzhou.

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SBS Annual Conference Focuses on the Data Economy China Metros The Small Business Standards (SBS) annual conference was held online for the first time More than 300 units slated for on September 29. Posing the question, "How can standards support SMEs to benefit from Harbin and Wuhan. the data economy?" the event focused on the potential of data economy for SMEs. It 229-Escalator Order Extends Hyundai Elevator's also outlined obstacles and how standards can simplify the situation to create a fair, Presence competitive market. Lars Odlen, CEO of An order for 229 escalators at 19 stations along Line 2 Remote Quality Management and a Swedish of the subway in Harbin extends the OEM's presence in entrepreneur with decades of experience in China, particularly in Heilongjiang Province, where it is the sector, represented the lift industry. He the largest subway escalator provider, Business Korea stressed the cruciality of all parties involved reported. Hyundai Elevator announced the order, in a situation having access to correct data. equivalent to roughly US$241 million, on August 31. In For lift SMEs, he explained, having access to 2017, Hyundai Elevator won a contract to supply 52 data in the aftermarket is essential for them escalators to five stations along Harbin Subway Line 3 to carry out maintenance and and, the following year, an order for 66 escalators in modernization, while preventing five stations on Line 1, bringing the total number of monopolies harmful to a fair economy. He Hyundai units serving the system to nearly 350. also emphasized the importance of data The source observed: ownership and knowing to whom the data "The latest order will likely put Hyundai Elevator in an generated by a particular machine belongs. advantageous position in the second and third bidding for Subway Line 3, scheduled at the end of this year and early next year, respectively. The estimated scale of the two SBS Holds Lift Seminar Sessions projects is about 320 units, which is similar to all previous The first session of the Small Business orders by Hyundai Elevator [combined]." Standards (SBS) Lift Seminar, “Dialogues on CEN/TC10: The Current Revision of Lift Hitachi Supplying 88 Units to Wuhan Metro Standards and Its Impact on SMEs,” took place virtually on November 3. Co-organizer Hitachi Elevator (China) Co., Ltd. has won a contract the European Federation for Elevator Small to provide 22 elevators and 66 escalators to section 2 of and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) Line 16 of the Wuhan Metro, the company announced reported that several topics were discussed in August. Construction of all stations on Line 16 has during the event other than the current begun. Line 16 is a high-speed light rail line that revision of the EN 81 series, such as the role connects the Hannan District with Wuhan's main of SMEs in standardization processes, the business districts. It has 12 stations along its 32.4 km importance of having harmonized standards (12.7 km of which are underground). Five of the stations and the consequences of Brexit. Session 2, are elevated, and seven are below ground. Regular “European Commission and SMEs’ service is expected to begin in 2021. Expectations,” was held virtually on Hitachi has provided more than 540 escalators to November 10. Vesa Katajisto from the Wuhan Metro's Lines 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8, including four of European Commission DG GROW explained its model EX-BPG with a lifting height of 22.4 m, the the commission’s expectations of the highest in central China. Officials in Wuhan have made ongoing standards revision, and European construction of transportation networks a priority for lift SMEs’ points of view were discussed in the second half of 2020. Despite the COVID-19 detail. pandemic and serious flooding, construction of the city's rail transit system has continued.

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AFAG Messen, Virgo Middle East Communications Join Forces News from Kuwait and Dubai Partners say exciting announcements are on the horizon. thyssenkrupp Elevator's TWIN Used for First submitted by Virgo Time in Kuwait Augsburg, Germany-based AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH and Bangalore, India-based Virgo Communications and Exhibitions are thyssenkrupp Elevator has installed 25 vertical- partnering, the trade fair organizers announced in August. AFAG's trade transportation (VT) units in the new headquarters fairs consist of 20 events, both international trade fairs like Interlift and of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), including 10 "supraregional" public exhibitions and events. Covering areas that include of its TWIN elevator systems, the company elevator technology, Virgo has been organizing business-to-business (B2B) announced in October. The 300-m-tall, 63-story events, such as the Global Lift & Escalator Expo in India, Bangladesh, Sri NBK building, with a design reminiscent of a pearl Lanka and South Africa, since 2004. It introduced the concept of vertical- and shell, stands in the heart of Kuwait City. It is transportation (VT)-specific trade fairs in India. "We are set to raise the second-tallest in the country and the country's benchmarks even higher with several important announcements in the first skyscraper to use thyssenkrupp Elevator's pipeline," Virgo stated. TWIN system, which uses two cabins that move The partnership involves Virgo and AFAG supporting each other in their independently within a single shaft. TWIN allowed respective markets, as well as in other countries worldwide for both new the building's designers to make the most efficient and existing exhibitions. "This partnership marks a significant development use of available space while using less energy. for the elevator, escalator and moving walks trade-fair segment," Anitha NBK is certified to the Leadership in Energy and Raghunath, director of Virgo Communications and Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and Environmental Design Gold rating, among the first publisher of ELEVATOR WORLD India, said. "The focus is now on in Kuwait to achieve that standard. In addition to collaborating, identifying potential growth prospects and developing the TWIN systems, thyssenkrupp supplied 12 them together with our combined strengths." conventional elevators — some traveling up to 6 Raghunath observed: m/s — one panoramic elevator and two escalators. "We were instrumental in bringing the elevator and escalator expo concept The VT system uses the company's AGILE to India and introducing a dedicated publication for the VT industry in the destination-control system. thyssenkrupp Elevator Indian market. During the past decade and a half, we have also been a key facilitator for the VT industry through dedicated exhibitions and publications has a five-year maintenance contract that gives the in countries that are potential growth markets for elevators and escalators, building owners access to a standby technician. such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa, so our progress and achievements are quite evident. Leveraging our experience and expertise, we will soon open new chapters in the Virgo success story." More recently, Virgo has supported the VT industry through facilitating virtual communication and hosting industry-specific webinars. It is also in the process of initiating new web platforms and concepts that will enable industry players to connect with their customers on a day-to-day basis. Virgo "aims to constantly come up with innovative ways for the VT industry to collaborate, share resources and combine forces." Virgo's event portfolio includes power transmission, elevator technology, grinding technology and beer/brewing technology, "making it an ideal complement to AFAG's program," which includes international VT trade fairs like Interlift for the VT industry and GrindTec for the grinding industry. AFAG observed: "In addition to our existing representatives in China, Turkey and Italy, our Virgo colleagues will strengthen AFAG's acquisition activities abroad. This new partnership between AFAG and Virgo, which will support each other in their respective home markets for both new and existing exhibitions, will create new synergies for both companies, as well as opportunities to develop new target groups."

NBK's new headquarters; photo courtesy of thyssenkrupp Elevator.

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KONE in Dubai Elevators for Luxury Tower KONE has won an order to supply 17 elevators to B4 Grande, a new high-end residential tower in Dubai, the company announced in September. The 287-m, 72-story skyscraper under construction in the Opera Downtown District will offer 882 luxury apartments, many with panoramic views of the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, plus amenities and retail outlets. The apartment floorplans range from one to four bedrooms, with large penthouses on the highest floors. KONE will deliver 13 MiniSpace™, three MonoSpace® and one KONE Motala™ elevators. The company will also supply its Infotainment screen and E-Link™ system, a facility-management tool. B4 Grande is being developed by Emaar Properties and is scheduled for completion in 2022. The main contractor is China State ICD Brookfield Place, designed by Foster + Partners in the DIFC Construction, and ICD Brookfield Place Office Tower Opens in Dubai architectural ICD Brookfield Place, a 53-story, 1.1 million-ft2 office services are being tower in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) provided by WSP. outfitted with a KONE VT system (ELEVATOR WORLD, May 2018), opened in September, Construction Business News reported. The angular, glassy design by Foster + Partners houses 990,000 ft2 of office space and 160,000 2ft of retail. The property also boasts 140,000 ft2 of green space. It achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design KONE-B4 Grande: (LEED®) Platinum certification by incorporating features Rendering of B4 such as air-filtration and ultraviolet-air-treatment systems Grande, courtesy of KONE to guard against infection and is the tallest LEED Platinum-certified building in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Accounting firm EY is the anchor tenant, and a number of other major players have joined it.

World's Future Tallest Hotel Marks Milestone in Dubai Standing 365 m with 82 floors, Ciel hotel marked a milestone in August when more than 11,800 m3 of concrete and 3,000 mT of steel were put in place to form its foundation, Travel Daily reported. In Dubai Marina, the structure is to be the tallest hotel in the world. It is being Ciel hotel in developed by The First Group and was designed by NORR Dubai Marina; Group with a gently curving metal-and-glass façade and image courtesy of NORR Group features such as a 300-m-tall, landscaped atrium. The largest concrete pour involved 7,000 m3 over a continuous 48-h period, and the final pour had been scheduled for early September. Ciel will offer more than 1,000 hotel rooms, as well as amenities like a lounge/observatory on the 81st floor and a rooftop terrace with an infinity pool.

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Hyderabad International Airport Elevators Go Touchless All passenger elevators at GMR Hyderabad India International Airport have been equipped with touchless technology that allows passengers to use hand A new association, tall building news and gestures to call and direct elevators, The Indian Express technology upgrades around the country was among outlets to report in September. Automating all passenger elevators followed a successful pilot program. Based on infrared technology, the system Industry Association EECMAI Launches allows users to wave their hands over a sensor to call an The Elevator & elevator and point a finger toward a floor number to Escalator Component take them to a desired destination. The airport handles Manufacturers more than 20,000 domestic passengers daily, more than Association of India six times the number it handled prior to recommencing (EECMAI) registered operations on May 25 after a pandemic-related closure with the Ministry of that affected airports throughout India. Touchless Corporate Affairs on elevators complement other airport innovations such as September 10. "zero-contact" check-in and sanitation systems that Members met virtually on September 19 and implement ultraviolet light. unanimously elected Suraj Thodimarath of Wittur president, Hiren Panchal of Apson Inc. vice president, Kumara Swamy of Monteferro secretary, Nayan Underpass, Flyover and FoB to Movaliya of Tectronics Engineers joint secretary, Abey George of Fermator Group treasurer and Ashok Ease Traffic Woes in Gurugram Subhedar of DSA Electro Controls Pvt. Ltd. director- Construction on an underpass at ethics. Thodrimarath said: Mahavir Chowk in Gurugram has "Among all the nations in the world, India is best resumed, with the Public Works placed to emerge as an alternate global powerhouse for Department planning to also build an the manufacturing of elevator and escalator (E&E) elevated, 315-m-long foot overbridge (FoB) with five components that comply with international safety and exits connecting five different routes, and a flyover, performance standards. The timing of the formation of The Pioneer reported in August. Two of the five FoB EECMAI is fortuitous, in the sense that it coincides with exits will be equipped with escalators, while the other the attempt of global businesses to de-risk their supply three will have elevators. Once complete, the project chain from single-country dependencies. EECMAI will will improve traffic flow and ease "unending traffic drive initiatives that will help the Indian E&E industry jams" in the area, an official with the Gurugram expand beyond India to become an integral part of the Metropolitan Development Authority said, adding, international supply chain. EECMAI will establish "Movement of traffic, as well as pedestrians, is highly relationships with other E&E associations and haphazard at Mahavir Chowk." The project is expected appropriate government agencies to promote and to be completed by July 2021. The total cost is protect the interests of the users and the industry." estimated at around INR1.18 billion (US$16 million).

Chennai Metro Installs Foot Controls for Lifts mechanisms allow commuters using elevators to tap a button on the floor of the lift with their feet, rather than The metro rail system in Chennai, India, in an effort to touch a button that could harbor pathogens. reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections, has installed In May, the metro system installed foot-operated foot-operated controls for elevators at the 32 stations of elevators at its head office in Koyambedu, and, after the 45-km line, the Times of India reported in September. receiving feedback from users, it began installing foot In addition, foot-operated elevators are being installed at controls at its stations, which have two to four lifts the nine stations of the metro's 9-km Phase 1 expansion, connecting street level to concourse and platform levels. which will link part of North Chennai to the system and is Other touch-free technologies include QR-code tickets, scheduled to open by the end of 2020. The project was which can be purchased through an app, and travel card initiated at 20 stations, including the busiest, Alandur, readers that allow passengers to simply tap their Central and Airport. The remaining 12 were expected to be smartcards to recharge. finished within the first few days of October. The new

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COVID-19 IMPACT, OUTLOOK

Second industry survey Manufacturers reflects shift to positivity. and service providers were by Kaija Wilkinson least negative Elevator World, Inc., the German elevator association VFA in their Interlift e.V. and fair organizer AFAG, in association with Credit outlook versus Suisse, recently shared results of pre-pandemic the second survey of elevator industry representatives on the times. current industry status and anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business. The survey ran September 30-October 10, and results were tabulated on October 12-13. Credit Suisse Managing Director and Head of European Capital Goods Equity Research Andre Kukhnin assisted with preparation of a chart analysis, including breakdowns by country and industry segment. Results were calculated using a method akin to the widely followed, evenly balanced purchasing managers' index (PMI).

24 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Overall industry outlook has tilted toward the positive, with 34% of responses in the "good" category versus 23% in the "bad," a reverse of what was reflected in the July survey (ELEVATOR WORLD Europe, September-October 2020). The latest survey received 572 responses, more than the first iteration that received nearly 550 (only a few from China). To facilitate an even comparison, responses from China were again excluded. Observations include: Breakdown by region/country of responses to “How do you rate your economic situation in the past ♦ Respondents in Germany three months?” and North America were most positive, while those in Asia (excluding China), South America and the Middle East were most cautious. ♦ Industry associations and consultants remain most cautious, while all divisions of the industry (component suppliers, manufacturers and service providers) have become positive. ♦ Overall, the industry has become slightly less cautious, with 29% still expecting unfavorable development over the next six months (the same as in Breakdown by industry segment of responses to “How do you rate your economic situation in the past three months?” July) but with 24% now expecting favorable development (versus 19% previously). ♦ Germany and North America both had improved outlooks compared to in July. Europe (excluding Germany) remained broadly unchanged in terms of negativity, while South America improved. ♦ Manufacturers' outlook improved since July. ♦ Globally, the PMI score of the past three months is 56, substantially better than 46 in July, reflecting an anticipated return to growth. Breakdown by region/country of responses to “How do you estimate the development of your economic situation for the next six months?” The PMI situation score for

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 25 outlook is 47, versus 45 in July, pointing to continued overall cautiousness. ♦ Outlook in Europe (excluding Germany) and Asia (excluding China) worsened slightly. ♦ Consistent with July, uncertainty about economic policy remains a perceived key limiting factor for business performance. ♦ The level of concern about demand, financial constraints and materials/ equipment shortages Breakdown by industry segment of responses to “How do you estimate the development of your lessened slightly. economic situation for the next six months?” ♦ Employment outlook shifted from slightly negative in July to slightly positive. Further improvement in employment outlook was observed in Germany and North America, and substantial improvement was seen in South America, which is now neutral. The outlook in Asia (excluding China) is now positive and, in Europe (excluding Germany), slightly positive. ♦ Globally, business activity is expected to be 5% below pre-pandemic levels. Germany is most positive Summary of PMI calculation reflecting the situation in the third quarter (Q3) versus second quarter (Q2) and nearly fully recovered, of the last three months/next six months by region/country while South America and Asia (excluding China) are most negative, with business nearly 10% below pre- COVID-19 levels. ♦ Compared to pre-COVID-19, new equipment activity recovered further, modernization deteriorated, and maintenance improved slightly. ♦ Responses to a new question about the competitive environment pointed to toughening competition globally across manufacturers, service providers and components

Summary of PMI calculation reflecting last three months in Q3 versus Q2 by region/country suppliers.

26 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Summary of PMI calculation reflecting the next six months in Q3 versus Q2 2020 by region/country

Breakdown of responses to “Which main factors are currently limiting your business?”

Breakdown by region/country of responses to “How do you expect your firm’s total employment to change over the next three months? It will. . .”

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 27 Breakdown by industry segment of responses to “How do you expect your firm’s total employment to change over the next three months? It will. . .”

Breakdown among new-equipment, modernization and maintenance segments of responses to “Compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, do you consider your current business to be. . .?”

28 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Breakdown by region/country of responses to the new question, “Do you feel the competitive environment in your space has recently become. . .”

Breakdown by industry segment of responses to the new question, “Do you feel the competitive environment in your space has recently become. . .”

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Due to pandemic social distancing protocols, in-person attendance at thestrictly Museumsquartier limited; photo venueby Daniel in Vienna Mikkelsen. was

by Undine Stricker-Berghoff

In the Museumsquartier (museum quarter) in Vienna, Austria, and simultaneously online, about TÜV AUSTRIA 50 participants gathered traditionally in September for the TÜV AUSTRIA Lift Day. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an appropriate framework, such as hygiene stations, route regulation, compulsory Lift Day 2020 masks and personalized, distanced seating was created onsite for more safety. The online waiting Participants gather in person and time before the start of the conference was filled with two videos about elevator etiquette (not during virtually to discuss legal regulations. a pandemic) and a humorous presentation of the services of TÜV AUSTRIA.

30 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 The focus of the conference was on current legal regulations, normative requirements and relevant testing tasks. The knowledge platform was used for an intensive exchange of information and experience among experts in the elevator industry. The participants included representatives of all interest groups, such as operators, facility managers, owners, manufacturers and authorities. The welcome; information on the organization and, later, the moderation was provided by Magister (FH) Karin Newald from the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy. She is in charge of the program for elevator safety, construction and building services. Magister (FH) Christian Bayer, also from the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy, noted with regard to the difficult conditions, "Learning will always work!" Magister Thomas Maldet from TÜV AUSTRIA was in charge of the summary and conclusion of the conference. Six topics were dealt with intensively. This report dips into particular Austrian features. Current Developments in the Elevator Sector This topic was led by Ing. (engineer) Thomas

Maldet, TÜV AUSTRIA Head of Infrastructure & Moderator Karin Newald on the stage; photo by Daniel Mikkelsen/TÜV Transport-Elevator Technology. AUSTRIA Akademie The evolution of the elevator over the last decades has shown that everything technically feasible is also implemented, despite the risks. To ensure that technical developments are controllable and elevators are fail-safe, errors and dangerous conditions shall be avoided. The ASV Aufzügesicherheitsverordnung (lift safety ordinance) 2015 §4 regarding safety, among other things, risk assessment, and ÖNORM (Austrian standard) EN 81-20 provide assistance in this respect. The nine Austrian federal states almost all have different levels of implementation regarding safety measures for elevators according to the state of the art. Accidents can happen also due to this lack of uniformity. A central point of the lecture is the annual safety In a screenshot, Christian Bayer welcomes participants. (accident occurrence) report. There have been few accidents in Austria, but, unfortunately, there had already been a fatal elevator accident in 2020 that was still under investigation. In elevators, the most common cause is the automatic car door, which accounts for 60% of accidents. Stumbling is also a common cause of accidents. Children are involved in almost 40% of accidents. Escalators account for relatively more accidents, mainly falls. The figures are relatively stable; however, further improvements based on accident analyses are necessary. In closing, Maldet noted that, with the coronavirus, a new risk has entered the elevator, and Extract from the TÜV AUSTRIA safety report

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 31 it has an impact on elevator operation. The knowledge is still growing, and, accordingly, the necessary response measures are changing and expanding. It is certain that COVID-19 has pushed digitalization in industry, including in elevator construction. Emergency Calls Go Digital Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Kindelmann, alcomtec aufzugsmanagement & -notruf (elevator management and elevator emergency call), introduced a modern internet protocol emergency call device. It is about 1,000 times faster than analog emergency call systems and with better voice quality due to Voice over IP. Network Digitization Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Grübl, MBS MSc, Hutchison Drei Austria, primarily dealt with the digitization of the networks in Austria in his presentation, "The Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger discusses the legal framework concerning Future of Mobile Networks — 5G." There are three elevator emergency calls; photo by Daniel Mikkelsen. physical networks in Austria. Mobile communication is quite cheap and among the best in Europe in terms of quality. 5G has been available since 2019 but is not everywhere, and it will take even longer for it to become widespread. Legal Aspects Magister Marlene Wimmer-Nistelberger, LL.M. associate, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Lawyers, focused on "Legal aspects of OVE EN 50518:2020-03- 01," which has been applicable in Austria since March 1. The standard describes the handling of alarm messages and emergency calls in structural, technical and organizational terms. The elevator emergency call, according to EN 81-28, is included in the scope of EN 50518; i.e., there is no contradiction between the standards. State-of-the-Art Operation Robert Schgör, TÜV AUSTRIA, spoke on state-of- the-art operation using the example of unintended car movement from a stop. Schgör defines the state of the art as "solutions to protect the health and safety of employees that have been successfully Stephan Störmer introduces the topic "Earthquakes and Elevators"; photo tested in practice." A standard itself is not by Daniel Mikkelsen mandatory, but the state of the art is. In the case of harmonized standards, the date of publication gives an indication for the assumption that the state of the art is complied with if the standard is followed. The basis for this is the CE marking or determination of significant changes to existing elevators, which are laid down in §3, clause 4 of the Wiener Aufzugsgesetz (Vienna Lift Act) (WAZG). Minor changes can be found in ÖNORM B 2454-2:2010, The way to the future of the emergency call, illustrated in the lecture of Table 2. Schgör also defines the three terms: Günter Baca.

32 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ♦ Modernization: elevators without CE marking ♦ Conversion: §6 b ASV 2015 Lift Safety Ordinance ♦ Exchange: identical replacement, e.g., of components The risk assessment can be found in ÖNORM EN ISO 14798 and EN 81-80. Earthquakes Ing. Stephan Störmer, TÜV AUSTRIA, covered ÖNORM EN 81-77:2019. Theoretically, the paper is complete; in practice, however, the need for clarification exists, to which the following two experts from the construction side contributed: ♦ Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Stephan Steller, MA 37 – Building Police, laid mathematical foundations by addressing in detail the calculation formulas of the City of Vienna. Among other things, he stated that the ratio of the lever arms of buildings and elevators is the same in many cases. The earthquake fulfillment factor can be found in ÖNORM B 1998-3. He expects a bulletin from the Building Police of the City of Vienna for fourth quarter 2020. ♦ Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Klaus Petraschka, court-sworn expert, kppk ZT GmbH, introduced the audience to the "heavy fare" of statics based on ÖNORM EN 81-77 and EN 1998. Unlike Germany, in Austria, there is no Bayer speaks to the gathering; photo by Daniel Mikkelsen. map of the building ground classes A-E as a work basis. perspective. The first ÖNORM B 2115 on the subject The Future of the Elevator Emergency Call dates back to 1936. It specified the disturbance level in residential buildings at 10-20 phon and required Ing. Günter Baca, MSc., View Elevator, said, noise-abatement measures. A new version, in which "About 50 years ago, when I was 5 years old, my a structure-borne sound insulation of 5 dB/m parents taught me: 'Don't you ever push THAT appears, was published in 1949. Elevator motors are button!'” This triggered his fascination with the mentioned for the first time in 1959. The individual subject of the "elevator emergency call." standard became a series of four parts in 1981. Part 2 Entrapments can be distressing if you are not freed, contained the definition of increased requirements but emergencies are most dangerous if you can no for the first time. The requirements for building longer press a button. As his company's solution, he services from Part 2, status 1987, are still valid today. presented the emergency call via car monitoring Today's limit values can be found in the OIB with false-alarm and emergency detection, thus Guideline 5 Noise Abatement, version 2019, in each making the emergency call button redundant. His federal state's version; a new version based on contribution led to intense discussions about data ÖNORM B 8115 Part 2 is almost finished. Sound protection, monitoring options and their potential measurement is carried out according to ÖNORM EN misuse. In the chat, for example, participant Hainz ISO 16032 or 10052, taking into account ÖNORM S emphasized, "As long as safety does not take 5004 and EN ISO 3382. It is important to check that precedence over data protection, we are on the the requirements are met. Jira states that with wrong track." Baca agreed, saying the solution will machine room-less and gearless drives, there is come when it is legally covered. almost no longer a noise problem — except in the Noise Abatement According to ÖNORM case of installation mistakes. If the elevators are B 8115 from the 1960s to 1990s, wear and/or aging and, Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Jira, JIRA ZT & SV GmbH, looked thus, increased noise can occur; e.g., because of at the question of where the requirement values for hardening of insulation under concrete bases. noise abatement originated, first from a historical

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E2 How Will Elevators Forum Become COVID-19 Safe?

by Undine Stricker-Berghoff E2 Forum Building In October, during the fourth in a series of Technologies experts online events, E2 Forum Building discuss problems and Technologies Experts asked and answered the question "How do solutions. elevators become COVID-19 safe?” The focus was on security and hygiene in shopping centers, the issue of restarting office buildings with the elevator as a possible risk and potential solutions for a virus-free elevator car were presented. The organizer was again Builtworld, with partner Messe Frankfurt. Wolfgang Moderegger of Builtworld directed the one-hour event with purposeful questions. The experts discussing were: ♦ Tim Gunold, CEO, Hundt Consult ♦ Tanja Zirnstein, CEO, UVIS UV-Innovative Solutions ♦ Sascha Khabiri, head of field service/ sales service Germany, Austria and Switzerland, thyssenkrupp Elevator ♦ Christian Schlicht, director, center management/facility management, ECE ♦ Martin Müller, business development and innovation, BlueKit. Almost 100 people watched and listened live and participated in the lively chat. The number of visitors to the video had grown to almost 170 in October. It is available at bit.ly/38qDI5n.

Moderator Wolfgang Moderegger

34 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Healthy Shopping not sufficient. There are astonishingly many customer touch points, which led to the use of Schlicht kicked off with, "ECE: The Security UVIS spray disinfection (also discussed later), and Hygiene Concept in Shopping Centers." which haptically creates a velvety soft surface. There has always been a security and hygiene The measures were evaluated before and after. concept. In it, medical, organizational and The customers were more content and felt technical topics are interwoven. The hygiene safer. Their length of stay increased, which concept has a modular structure, making it means added value for the shopping center. applicable throughout Europe. New The investors or rental partners who pay for the technologies are regularly monitored. The measures were also satisfied with the quick feedback from customers helps in measures. shopping center operations. How can teams be brought back to offices The first hygiene solutions were already after their home office period? The techniques tested in 2018; i.e., well ahead of the COVID-19 described are also important in office buildings outbreak. And even with the pandemic, and can be transferred to office complexes. The operation of the 2,000 or so conveyor systems measure pays off on the trust of the user. (1,100 escalators/moving walks and 900 Schlicht's conclusion: hygiene in elevators is elevators) must continue. In this respect, the necessary. conveyor technology is an Achilles' heel. If an elevator/escalator/moving walk is out of order, Potential Technical Solutions like a computer that does not start up in the Next, Khabiri reported that thyssenkrupp morning, it leaves the users very dissatisfied. Elevator uses other manufacturers’ products, as For hygiene purposes, the UVIS disinfection well as its own, for hygiene. For example, the module (presented in detail later during the company has had a partnership with ECE and forum) was installed in elevators in HH- UVIS for some time. Customers have different Harburg. Result: Only treating the escalator is requirements, which are to be served

Application of the TiTANO coating to all surfaces, including the elevator buttons, in the Europapassage in Hamburg; image courtesy of UVIS

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 35 optimally. Hygiene specialists have been necessary surfaces reduces germs by up to working in the company for decades. Since 99.9% for one year. It is effective against viruses, March, they have seen an increase in inquiries bacteria and fungi; only the duration of from retailers, housing associations and office exposure is different. This technology was communities, which have leveled off from an launched used prominently in the elevator of initial 100 to around 40 inquiries per day. Some the Europapassage shopping mall in Hamburg, of the enquirers bring solutions from Germany. Important surfaces to be treated companies that have only come into existence include door handles, door rails and elevator this year, since the COVID-19 outbreak. They panels. Customers determine where they want have found these solutions on the internet or the coating used. learned of them in other ways. It is important to advise the customers to help them select the Air Purifier in the Cabin right solution. The Gunold is currently working on, among product used must have other things, the the promised efficiency allocation and to achieve the safety of reduction of customers, employees passengers inside the and users. At present, cabin. He presented, in the focus of the detail, the Elevatair solutions is on unit, which is available contactless push in two sizes. The buttons. The question of plasma technology how to get the users used in it for nine years into the cabin is also now is effective against being addressed with viruses, bacteria, odors intermediate steps, and more in the air, such as extending door both coming in and opening times when going out of the the car is stationary to elevator car. In increase air circulation. combination with a "Safety first" always mask, it may allow full applies. occupancy of the cabin. Antimicrobial Coating of Optimization of Contact Surfaces Elevator Shaft Zirnstein presented Venting the patented and Müller notes that his CE-certified Escalite company has, so far, module, which is been mainly concerned installed in the with energy savings escalator and makes it and smoke removal; up to 99.99% sustainably now, air quality has germ-free. Spraying been increasingly TiTANO cleaner on all added. About 15,000

Contactless solutions for elevator control; image courtesy of thyssenkrupp Elevator

36 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 units are already installed in elevators in airports, hospitals, etc. throughout Europe. At the top of the elevator shaft is a window, and the shaft is ventilated by the chimney effect. The car is ventilated both when it stops and during the ride in the shaft. This allows air to pass from the car into the shaft and vice versa. The air then has to leave the building, controlled by the venting flap. In addition, whether the elevator is in use must be Online presentation of Elevatair detected. For this, a sensor on the car travels along with the elevator, measuring CO2 and volatile organic compounds. Due to COVID-19, the venting cycles are now increased; the corresponding adjustment of the device is done during routine servicing. The solution, which was originally optimized for energy savings, now leads to a compromise with hygienic venting. The technical solutions presented by the experts will help kill or weaken viruses and germs, which will improve the use of buildings again. There is not one single, proper solution; rather, each must fit the individual use and application. This is also reflected in the online survey that ran parallel to the discussion, in which the latter three solutions were rated by the participants as almost equally relevant. View to the shaft smoke extraction; image courtesy of BlueKit

Relevance of technical solutions; interim results from the online event

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 37 EVENTS In the Thick of the Digital Revolution

Engelbrecht

Thomas Engelbrecht, right, moderated the online event.

First in the IVV Round Table series focuses on digitization as part of "The Future of Elevator Technology." by Undine Stricker-Berghoff

In September, the new IVV Round Table series of ♦ Jürgen Blank, head of project business and new events started with a 1.5-hr livestream from the technologies at Schindler Germany headquarters of Schindler Germany on the subject of ♦ Ludwig von Busse, founder and CEO of Simplifa, "The Future of Elevator Technology." More than 100 digitization of elevator management guests participated live in the German talk. A ♦ Günter Lammering, head of facility management, recording of it can be viewed at bit.ly/3eGYU8l. alstria office Reit Thomas Engelbrecht, editor-in-chief for trade ♦ Dieter Roas, head of ZÜS (authorized inspection magazine IVV (renting and managing real estate), body) and head of the conveyor technology based in Berlin, spoke with the following experts: business unit at TÜV SÜD Industry Service.

38 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 People are the focus of the solutions. — Jürgen Blank

♦ Alexander Wüllner, managing partner of Hundt Germany are monitored. As half of all elevators are Consult, elevator planning and management more than 20 years old, there is a great need for As elevators are complex and relatively expensive investment here. Bidirectional communication with parts of buildings, a higher level of professionalism the system's controls enables faults to be detected. in management offers a correspondingly high Approximately 15% of these may be repaired potential for cost reduction. Digitization of elevator remotely. Even for those that cannot, the arrival time operation is a suitable measure for this purpose for of a service technician is significantly faster with all parties involved. For it, various questions must be remote monitoring. clarified. They include: For Wüllner, digitization creates freedom for other ♦ What experience has been gained with the digital tasks, such as faster spare parts procurement. Such monitoring of elevators? benefits need to be communicated to property ♦ What market significance has digital elevator owners and operators to help them understand why management achieved? Does it lead to cost they have to pay more when there is less service. The savings for operators or additional costs for elevator industry believes in added value and, thus, additional services? increasing prices, instead of reducing costs, by ♦ Will digitization make elevators safer and more increasing efficiency. economical? Von Busse emphasized that the major challenge is ♦ How safely are elevators operated in Germany? to digitize older technology. Different parties dealing Blank presented the Future Living Schindler with the elevator need different data. As a service project in Berlin, in which a transit management provider, von Busse offers to collect data from all solution monitors more than just the elevators. For manufacturers, edit them (currently still partly done example, it provides access to the underground manually from contracts or invoices), then parking lot and the building, fetches the elevator, meaningfully evaluate the data or make them opens the elevator door and pilots authorized floors, available as raw data to the service company or all of which can be seen on a smartphone app. The elevator manufacturer. This is the first step toward application enables not only advertising within and predictive maintenance and creates transparency. It outside of the elevator, but also digital service is important to the owner of the data and what management. It can solve customers' problems happens to them in such cases as a parting of along the entire value chain company. Von Busse's goal is to achieve zero defects without compromising the safety during an elevator inspection by his monitoring. of the elevator. This is where the Blank added that Schindler receives data, which creativity of the real estate owner are evaluated by Big Data analyses, from all over the is required. Implementation is world from identical elevators. Schindler Ahead then uncharted territory for all of currently has around 1,000 customers online with those involved. whom Blank wants to work to increase the Regarding predictive availability of the systems via predictive maintenance, Blank noted that maintenance. He described the procedure step by Blank only about 20% of elevators in step:

No matter how digital we make it, it will remain a people business. — Alexander Wüllner

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 39 What is the worth of a fault that does not occur? — Thomas Engelbrecht

1) Problems identified from the data can be broken contributes to this via remote down into categories for which a probable solution monitoring and predictive can be found. maintenance. 2) These suggestions are sent to the service TÜV SÜD has equipped its own technician's app. facilities with its own sensors to 3) The service technician continues to make learn from the monitoring what decisions onsite, such as about replacing a happens when mechanical component. components are replaced by digital 4) The technician gives feedback on what the solutions. "Together, we are all still von Busse problem really was onsite, resulting in better in our infancy," said Roas, "which suggestions. leads to new risks.” The pressure for This is how digitization increases quality. A digitization is coming from China. There, 700,000 technician only visits the site if the problem cannot new elevators that will need to be serviced are be solved remotely. installed each year. Such growth is not possible From the user's point of view, Lammering gave without digitization. Roas also expects greater insights based on his approximately 500 elevators in growth in Germany in the next five years. existing buildings. The safeguarding of operator Wüllner challenged each company to make responsibilities, such as elevator safety, is the focus interfaces that are standardized, open and freely of his work. He delegates these tasks to third parties. accessible. Programmable logic controllers must be Third parties also perform the necessary inspections. opened for the inspectors to avert dangers with Independent inspection by TÜVs is important for functional safety. There are already ongoing him. There are a lot of data, but it is unclear which initiatives in this area. are really needed. His statistics show about 700 Roas pointed out that the incidents per year, but there are complications, such smartphone must not allow as the data not being maintained. relatively easy access to such Roas thinks everyone has the same expectations components as frequency of the elevator: It should be safe, user-friendly and converters to change the travel economical. According to TÜV speed, which would be an attack SÜD, approximately 3,100 elevators on the safety of the elevator. were shut down because of Cybersecurity is of the highest dangerous defects. Around half of priority for Blank. Schindler has its all elevators in Germany show a Roas own worldwide operating defect. In other countries, the department for this purpose. On figure is 12 times higher. He the other hand, however, Blank wants to keep the credited the difference to effort involved within reasonable bounds, because independent inspection once a elevators are "probably not the first target of Wüllner year in Germany. Digitization also

Predictive maintenance is what we all want, but it will still take a while. — Ludwig von Busse

40 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 I would be happy if there were a facility register according to DIN 276. — Günter Lammering

TÜV SÜD keeps defect statistics for ZÜS inspections. In a comparison of 2017 and 2018, it found more lifts without defects.

hackers." Roas said he is not yet aware of attacks on Undine Stricker-Berghoff is the building services systems. owner of ProEconomy, a Luebeck- Lammering was concerned with how investment Travemuende, Germanybased costs will develop as digitization becomes universal. engineering office through which she Electronics that must be replaced every 15 years works as a coach and consultant for might not compare favorably with the mechanical management and marketing mainly elevator, which used to have to be replaced only in energy and building services. From every 100 years. Wüllner mentioned elevator-as-a- 2008 until 2013, she was the service as one possible solution. managing director of VFA-Interlift e.V. The last topic addressed was whether there is a in Hamburg, Germany. She studied Mechanical risk of favoritism in the case of large volumes of Engineering at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, and, inspections. All participants in the discussion agree immediately after graduation, worked as an energy that the "triumvirate" (operator, service company consultant for ERPAG in Lugano, Switzerland, and and independent inspection body) should be kept. Campione, Italy. Prior to joining VFA-Interlift, Stricker- They also said it should be supplemented by the Berghoff worked for VDI, the Association of German partner in charge of elevator management. Engineers in Duesseldorf, Germany, as secretary for Engelbrecht summed up the discussion by Building Services, and was in charge of the VDI-Standards describing digitization as a "mammoth task for department. She also served one term as director general generations of programmers" and stated, "The time for the Luebeck Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is due. . . . We are in the thick of the digital has operated ProEconomy since 2005. revolution”.

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 41 EVENTS A NEW Experience

Dave Cooper Dr. Stefan Kaczmarczyk

Forced to move to an online format, the 11th Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies proved a success, nonetheless.

by Nick Mellor

Forced by the pandemic to move the symposium’s opening were Dr. online for the first time since its Stefan Kaczmarczyk of the University inception, the 11th iteration of the of Northampton and Dr. Richard Peters Symposium on Lift & Escalator of Peters Research. Technologies, held The opening session, September 23-25, was a chaired by Dr. Rory Smith new experience for of the University of speakers and Northampton, focused delegates alike, but on energy and the format proved to equipment. To kick be a great success: off, Dr. Lutfi Al-Sharif the event’s 377 of the University of registered delegates, Jordon presented a from 38 different “drag-and-drop, countries, were double modular” model for the usual in-person energy consumption. This attendance. Dr. Richard Peters uses programming language Instead of being in front of a MATLAB and its Simulink tool to packed room of delegates, create a model with energy sessions were conducted over video components, such as motors and link with questions submitted in variable-frequency drives, as well as advance and via chat. Presiding over mechanical components.

42 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 A panel, (l-r, top row) Jochem Wit, David Cooper, Sridhar Rajagopal, (l-r, bottom row) Ian Smith and Philip Hofer lead a discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Esfandiar Gharibaan, chair of CEN/TC 10, presents “The Future of Standards for Lifts.”

Kaczmarczyk then presented a novel system ♦ Esfandiar Gharibaan, chair of CEN/TC 10, the that employs a combination of fuel cells and European standardization organization’s lifts photovoltaic panels to efficiently generate committee, presented on “The Future of electricity for use by the elevator system, while Standards for Lifts,” which looked at the storing surplus energy. development of the European Standards (EN) Following this, Anup Balharpure of Rewale and International Organization for Engineering Pvt. Ltd, India, presented a design for Standardization (ISO) standards, and work a rope tension meter. It has been customary to toward the ISO 8100-1 safety standard for lifts. use rope tension meters for measuring the ♦ The theme was continued by Graham tension in the main suspension ropes. Worthington, president of the Pacific Asia Lift Balharpure’s presentation, however, described a and Escalator Association (PALEA), who unit that would be used for measuring the rope provided an update on the implementation of tension in the door assembly. ISO 8100-1 in PALEA countries. The session ended with questions for the panel ♦ TAK Mathews, convenor of the committee for from the audience. elevators and escalators of the National The second session was a panel discussion your Building Code of India, completed the ISO 8100 author chaired on the future of standards in the theme with an overview of the adoption of ISO lift industry. The session consisted of five short 8100 in India. presentations on a range of standards topics:

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 43 A panel, (l-r, top row), Matthew Appleby, Lufti Al-Sharif, Nanne Sorsa, (l-r, bottow row) Tiina Laine, Mikko Kontturi and Dr. Rory Smith leads a discussion on “Traffic and Control” of elevators.

Dr. Lutfi Al-Sharif presents his “drag-and-drop, modular” model for energy consumption.

♦ Smith gave a presentation on China’s technical both the multinational lift companies and specification for the Internet of Things (IoT) for regional/local lift enterprises. lifts, escalators and moving walks, highlighting The second paper, by Yantai Luo of Shanghai the implications for the industry. Mitsubishi Elevator Co. reported on AI technology ♦ Your author then gave a brief overview of the that enables automatic detection of a fall and approach to the use of lifts for evacuation reverse walking on an escalator. Unfortunately, under CEN and ISO standards. Yantai was unavailable to present his paper, so A question-and-answer session followed, with a Peters presented on his behalf, and escalator number of excellent questions for the panel. accident expert David Cooper of LECS UK Ltd offered insights into the application of this Day Two technology during the question-and-answer The second day opened with a session on session. technology, chaired by Peters. The first paper, from Finally, Rohit Nehe of Creestaa Elevators India Smith, addressed IoT, questioning whether it is Pvt. Ltd. presented a proof-of-concept study for an “magic” or a “myth.” He evaluated the encoder system developed to monitor the health effectiveness of IoT products applying current of the coupler skate assembly (used in automatic technology and reviewed solutions available to door header systems). Implementation of these

44 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Dr. Wit on "Traffic Analysis"

technologies could make a big difference in operational methodology of buildings were identifying problems early, allowing preventive discussed, and opinions were expressed regarding maintenance to reduce breakdowns. the possibility of future building plans moving Next was a session with an engineering focus, away from the high-rise model. The way people chaired by Kaczmarczyk, during which three live and work was also discussed. The consensus papers were presented addressing a range of was that our lifestyles have changed permanently. engineering problems in the context of lift system The big question post-COVID-19 is, "Will design and behavior. The first was presented by buildings need more lifts to achieve satisfactory Jaakko Kalliomäki of KONE, Finland. He outlined traffic handling?" It was generally agreed that the development and key features of the newer systems, such as double-deck and multi-car computational environment for simulating the installations, are likely to be the way forward. influence of building sway on the dynamic The methodology of how calls are placed on a behavior of lifts in high-rise buildings. Next, lift system was also debated. It was agreed that the Yosuke Shima of Tokyo Denki University, Japan, future is likely to see widespread adoption of summarized the results of a numerical study and systems using apps on smartphones, where the experimental investigation into lift car vibrations user places a call for the lift or even books a lift car induced by imperfections of the guiding system. in advance. This created discussion about security The final paper was presented by Shafqat Rasool and how those who don’t have access to such on behalf of Mohammad Ghaleeh of the University technology — or those who simply visit a building of Northampton. The paper dealt with “Computer- — will be accommodated. Aided/Finite Element Analysis of a Lift Car — Cooper summarized: “We are in a world where Frame System.” the real outcomes are not yet known, but, The presentations were followed by a question- nevertheless, with ‘necessity being the mother of and-answer session covering a range of invention,’ COVID has made the industry think engineering topics. hard about the future.” Not surprisingly, the final session of the day, a panel debate on the lift industry and COVID-19, Day Three generated many questions. Cooper chaired the The third day started with an interesting session panel, joined by Ian Smith, Jochem Wit, Philip that spanned three concepts: safety, escalators and Hofer and Sridhar Rajagopal. Populations and earthquakes. The first paper, by Kazusada Natsu of

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 45 Tokyo Denki University, discussed the effect of car capacity factors and how they are dependent earthquakes on the integrity of escalators and the on car size. The surveys used sensors installed effect the failure of the escalators would have on inside the car to automate the collection of data. the ease of evacuation from the building. The The session ended with a lively question-and- experiences gained from recent earthquakes were answer session about the potential application used to assess the probability of the escalator areas for Monte Carlo simulations in elevator falling. Natsu used graph theory to understand traffic analysis, as well as passenger behavior evacuation options and how people would still be modeling in traffic systems and how group able to evacuate. destination control systems deal with passengers Cooper has spent years researching and who do not enter their floor number with the call investigating passenger accidents, especially on registration (“piggybacking”). escalators. During this segment of the symposium, In their concluding comments, Kaczmarczyk he talked about the effect of passenger behavior and Peters thanked attendees; the authors, on causing accidents on escalators, with a presenters and panelists for their papers; and the distinction between intentional and unintentional organizing team for making the online symposium misuse. To illustrate, he shared photographic and run smoothly. Noting the benefits of an online video examples of passenger-caused escalator symposium (not the least of which was the saving accidents. of carbon emissions), they said they look forward The session’s third paper, by Nayuta Sudo of to meeting again physically but, until then, would Tokyo Denki University, also looked at the effect of work to build the symposium community online. earthquakes on escalators. His presentation More information and announcements will be attempted to quantify the probability of an posted at liftsymposium.org. escalator falling off its fixing points under certain conditions in the framework of the requirements Nick Mellor is Managing Director of of new Japanese standards. the Lift and Escalator Industry A question-and-answer session followed that Association (LEIA), where he has included questions about the effect of earthquakes worked since 2012, and has been in on the integrity of escalators, as well as the most the lift industry since 1992. He was appropriate height of the handrail to prevent in the inaugural cohort on the MSc passenger falls over the sides of escalators. in Lift Engineering from the (now) The fifth and final session of the symposium University of Northampton, from focused on “Traffic and Control” of elevators, which he graduated in 2002 and chaired by Rory Smith. The session comprised four where he is an Associate Lecturer presentations given by, in order, Matthew Appleby on the MSc and visiting fellow. Mellor sits on the British of Peters Research, Mikko Kontturi of KONE, Standards Institution’s (BSI’s) MHE/4 lifts, hoist and Al-Sharif, and Tiina Laine, also of KONE. escalator committee, where he has been involved in The first and third presentations, focusing on the development of various British standards. He is a the use of the Monte Carlo simulation for finding BSI delegate to various European (CEN) and round-trip times under general traffic conditions, International (ISO) working groups, including those were linked. They then followed an extension of looking at firefighters’ lifts and lifts for evacuation. He the Monte Carlo simulation method by is the principal author of two chapters of CIBSE Guide “interlinking” consecutive trials to enhance the D and has published a number of papers. Mellor holds outputs and make them more representative of a BSc in Engineering from Imperial College, London, an reality. MBA from Brunel University/Henley Management Destination group control systems are College and an MSc in lift engineering from the becoming an important part of modern traffic University of Northampton. systems. Kontturi presented a design of call- registration devices that can also be used to profile the detailed data they can collect. Laine, the final speaker, discussed the results of three building surveys undertaken to understand

46 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Rohit Nehe presents a proof-of-concept study for an encoder system developed to monitor the health of the coupler skate assembly.

Standards panel discussion: (l-r, top row) Nick Mellor, TAK Mathews, Esfandiar Gharibaan, (l-r, bottom row) Smith and Graham Worthington

Engineering session: (l-r, top row) Kaczmarczyk, Mohammad Ghaleeh, Shafqat Rasool, (l-r, bottow row) Shima Yosuke and Jaakko Kalliomäki

About the Symposium Trust

The Lift and Escalator Symposium is run by a not-for-profit trust dedicated to improving training and education in the sector. The trustees — David Cooper, Dr. Stefan Kaczmarczyk, Dr. Richard Peters and Nick Mellor — reflect a commitment to education and training by the University of Northampton, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Lifts Group, and the Lift and Escalator Industry Association.

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 47 EVENTS

Display of Omarlift hydraulic components

“Into the Hydraulic Elevator World” Contractor and component maker tout the advantages of non-traction alternative.

submitted by Omarlift Hydraulic elevators have inherent advantages, Introducing the event was Zain Ahmad, sales and two companies — CEDAS and Omarlift — and marketing manager for CEDAS, joined by organized an event on September 7 designed to Omarlift executives Alessandro Mordini, CEO and get the word out. “Into the Hydraulic Elevator sales director; Massimiliano Calcerano, marketing World” took place in the Diamond Room at manager; and Giulia Azzimonti, marketing and Novotel Dubai. Based in Ajman, U.A.E., CEDAS is a communication specialist. The group discussed growing provider of vertical and inclined their views on the efficiency of hydraulic building-transportation and accessibility solutions. installations in detail. Omarlift, of Bagnatica, Italy, is its supplier of Though Middle East architecture is known for hydraulic elevator components. the dizzying heights common to many of its landmark buildings, hydraulic elevators remain

48 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 widely popular in the region. The presenters noted that, because they are easy to maintain and offer reduced installation time, hydraulic elevators are a cost-effective solution for residential and commercial buildings, as well as for marine installations, because these applications typically see moderate travel and fewer floors, and work well in limited space. These features provide a particular advantage for the home lift. Since it is not necessary to have a machine room, the pump unit and control panel can be mounted in a dedicated cabinet and placed in a convenient location in the building — not necessarily at the top of the elevator shaft or even immediately adjacent to it. The lack of a counterweight makes it possible to place these components directly in the pit or shaft. Moreover, hydraulic lifts present an even clearer advantage in the context of buildings that need practical solutions to overcome architectural barriers that present problems for older people or others with problems of reduced mobility that can impact their independence. Omarlift CEO Alessandro Mordini speaks during the event in Dubai. High-quality, reliable components are indispensable when it comes to safety, and, in general, hydraulic elevators can provide the highest level of protection thanks to specific, European Union-certified components, such as a pipe rupture valve on the cylinder and the unintended car movement (UCM) redundant valve, an optional device placed on the pump unit that controls the oil flow. These are, respectively, a safety device against freefall of the cabin (in cases of significant leakage in the hydraulic circuit) and a safety component (in combination with the controller) against UCM with open doors. Furthermore, in the case of power outages in which passengers are stuck in the car, it is always possible to move the cabin to the floor manually, thanks to the hand pump or an emergency lowering button (also available for automated battery operation). The day ended with an exchange of views on how to improve the performance of standard hydraulic elevators, and an analysis of customer case studies to clarify doubts and offer suggestions. (l-r) Zain Ahmad, CEDAS sales and marketing manager, and Mordini

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 49 Participants and guests mingle during the "Into the Hydraulic Elevator World" event in Dubai.

Giulia Azzimonti, marketing and communication specialist, Omarlift

Massimiliano Calcerano, marketing manager, Omarlift

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An inclined lift is, by definition, a passenger and goods lift with an inclined track erected to overcome a difference in height. According to the European standards, the type is considered a special one, the guide rails of which are inclined by more than 15° from the vertical. The inclined lift, in the sense of the Lift Directive, is dealt with in EN 81-22. This means that, like all components, the landing and car doors must also comply with the EN 81 series. Inclined lifts are mainly installed in mountainous areas or on slopes to transport people or goods to the buildings on the slope or mountain without problems. They are often used to serve hotels, guest houses or even private homes. Inclined lifts, just like their vertical counterparts, have rails, ropes, drives, cars, doors, etc. There are two types of entrances for inclined lifts. The first is at the front: here, the car door enters the landing door vertically. In this case, mechanical coupling of the two doors is no problem. On the The operator also has an additional electrical locking system for safety. other hand, there is sideways: here, the car door NEU NEW enters the landing door at an angle. The usual CDD5 DOOR CONTROLLER CDD6 mechanical coupling of landing and car doors is P-2051 with mounting bracket P-2609 made problematic. A skate would have to be at an angle to the hook lock rollers to enter between and NEU NEW move them. This is, technically, a very difficult CDD5 DOOR CONTROLLER CDD6 problem to solve. P-2051 with mounting bracket P-2609 MEILLER Aufzugtüren GmbH of Munich, Germany, has found a simpler solution to this problem: active Universally applicable! landing doors that have their own drive with motor; transformer; and, above all, an "intelligent" door DUNKER MOTOR control system. This "intelligent" aspect makes it P-2506 Universally applicable!P-2507 possible to equip the landing and car doors with an optical coupling so the two doors move DUNKER MOTOR synchronously. The car door assumes the role of P-2506 P-2507 "master," while the landing door acts as "slave." If one of the doors is blocked during opening or closing, it reverses automatically. The reversal is • GR 63 x 25, IP54 • GR 63 x 55, IP54 transmitted to the other door via an optical coupling • 1500 mm cable • 1500 mm cable (IRcom sensor) so that it reacts simultaneously and • GR 63 x 25, IP54 • GR 63 x 55, IP54 • 1500 mm cable • 1500 mm cable synchronously. SIBONI MOTOR HANDSET Since driven landing doors do not have their own P-2476 P-2216 closing weight, the EN 81 requirement that landing SIBONI MOTOR HANDSET P-2476 P-2216 doors must be self-closing is realized via an automatic forced-closing mode. These doors must have an emergency (uninterruptible) power supply to ensure they close and lock themselves. The range of powered active landing doors 1 Nm DC motor with encoder. For setting door controllers 1 Nm DC motor with encoder. For setting door controllers

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November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 53 54 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ’S 2020 A rich, beautiful elevator world on full display

From ultraviolet-light sterilization systems to touchless There were highlights throughout, such as our first-place apps, the vertical-transportation (VT) industry has responded winner in the “Who Reads EW?” category from Yasemin admirably to the pandemic, and remarkable new innovations Bulut, president of Turkey’s Lift and Escalator Industry continue to be rolled out at a dizzying pace. In ELEVATOR Women’s Business Association, for an entry titled “Future WORLD’s Eighth Annual Photo Contest, COVID-19 yielded a Women Elevator Technicians.” The photo shows six young new category: “Best Home Office During Quarantine.” In a ladies — elevator vocational high school students — wearing savvy move, SnapCab marketing specialist Tim Kopistansky bright yellow hard hats as they peruse EWs on a pier entered a first-place photo in that category titled “A Quiet overlooking the Bosporus strait in Istanbul. Space at Home,” featuring a gentleman hard at work in a Descriptions on the entry forms ranged in detail, often Workspace — a stylish, glassy, portable workstation sold and providing insight and stories in themselves. The third-place marketed by SnapCab — with an adorable canine “assistant” winner in “Industry Art/Illustrations” described a “completely standing sentry. The image is very relatable, as many of us, functional elevator built by 13-year-old Jonathan Schaffer” out while working from home, had furry “assistants” all too of K’Nex construction toys, for example. willing to “send” cryptic messages to colleagues or John Antonellis of Lynn, Massachusetts-based Elevator photobomb Zoom meetings. Interior Design (EID) provided a detailed description for his The other new category was “Hoistways,” and it drew “Landmark Center, Boston” entry in the “Elevators some stunning submissions, including the one from first- (Commercial)” category, which took third place. Antonellis prize winner Johnathan Kazmierczak, office manager at said: Rocky Mountain Elevator Products of Grand Junction, “EID was selected to design and build the wrought-iron atrium Colorado. Kazmierczak is no stranger to EW or our photo observation elevator cab and hoistway that was part of the contest. He snagged third place in last year’s contest and had renovation of The Landmark Center in Boston, a limestone and multiple winning entries this year: second place in the “Best brick Art Deco building listed on the National Register of Historic Home Office During Quarantine” category, taking the viewer Places. EID collaborated with Elkus Manfredi, Samuels & inside a home office near Breckenridge, Colorado, that looks Associates, Suffolk Construction and Otis to create a one-of-a-kind more like a resort with rough-hewn wood beams, leather architectural element and experience within the center, formerly furniture and a view of snow-capped mountains through an the Sears Building. expansive window; and second place for his picture of an old “The challenge for EID was to create the impression of a freight lift in Boerne, Texas, in the “Historical & Legacy turn-of-the-century open-grille elevator cab and hoistway Equipment” category. His top prize in “Hoistways” shows a conforming to current safety code requirements. EID’s team created home elevator designed to look like an old mineshaft. The a layered panel system that employs decorative wrought iron on one installation looks like high-end CGI created for a Hollywood face with a support frame on the back face. Low-iron Bendheim blockbuster, but it’s “real.” glass is sandwiched in the middle of the structure, which, when in Kazmierczak’s enthusiasm and determination was shared place, disappears, creating the illusion of an open hoistway and by other photographers. Mohammed Muhsin also had three cab. EID also designed a discrete hinge-and-lock mechanism into winning entries, including first place. His photo of the Dubai each panel for housekeeping and cleaning.” Marina showing boats and construction cranes cradled in a As always, our annual Photo Contest provided a window ring of skyscrapers was in “City Skylines & Tall Buildings,” a to a colorful world that included incredible skylines, particularly strong category in which Greg Riegler’s image of architecture, VT installations and people in cities such as Taipei 101 at night took first place. Muhsin’s “Elevator Boston, Chicago, Dubai, NYC, San Francisco and Taipei, and Interior,” showing a stylish cab outfitted with gold walls and countries like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, a historic photo of a woman and a young girl boarding a Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the U.A.E. The train took second place in the “Elevators (Commercial)” record-breaking number of entries this year came from 23 category. In “Machines & Components,” Muhsin captured an countries, versus 17 last year. Perhaps the pandemic also had image of an elevator interior in which buttons and light an effect on the number of people who voted. That more fixtures look more like a moon rising over a strange, alien than doubled, to a remarkable 4,461 this year. We can’t wait landscape. It took first prize in that category. for next year’s contest. This year’s contest had 10 categories, and the number of entries — nearly 300 — was the most we’ve ever received.

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 55 CITY SKYLINES & TALL BUILDINGS

1ST “Taipei 101 at Night” submitted by Greg Riegler

56 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 2ND

“Construction Manager” NYC submitted by Robert Spinnato; photographer: Chris Cardozo

3RD “The Colors of Chicago” submitted by Liz Herman

Honorable Mention “Dubai Marina” submitted by Mohammed Muhsin

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 57 ELEVATORS (COMMERCIAL)

ST “Up to Egypt” 1 Dubai submitted by Froilan Robas

58 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ND “Elevator Interior” RD “Landmark Center, 2 U.A.E. 3 Boston” submitted by Mohammed Muhsin submitted by John Antonellis

Honorable Mention “250 4th Street, San Francisco” submitted by Duane Bolt

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 59 ELEVATORS (PRIVATE RESIDENCE)

ST “Crystal Frameless” 1 Australia submitted by Dijana Vojvodic

60 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ND “Residential Freesky Elevator” 2 London submitted by Dr. Uel Bertin, Millepiani Elevators

3RD “Pole House” Australia submitted by Dijana Vojvodic

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 61 ESCALATORS & MOVING WALKS

ST “Escalator to Heaven @ 1 Elbbruecken” Hamburg, Germany submitted by Julius Dill

62 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ND “Escalator” 2 Australia submitted by Graeme McRae

RD “Escalator Heart Rate” 3 Stockholm, Sweden submitted by Michael Dlouhy

Honorable Mention

“Escalator Ruhr Museum” “All You Need is a Single Step!” Essen, Germany Greece submitted by Kai Pilger submitted by DOPPLER

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 63 MACHINES & COMPONENTS

1ST “Elevator Interior, COP Button” U.A.E. submitted by Mohammed Muhsin

64 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 2ND “Ganz-MÁVAG WR54” Hungary submitted by Steve; photographer: Peter Szabolcsi

3RD “Relays Are High” U.S. submitted by Eric Hansell

Honorable Mention

“SL6 100K Jubilee Campaign” Sweden submitted by Tarja Rosén Häggmark; photographer: Noémi Nyström

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 65 HOISTWAYS

1ST “Mineshaft Hoistway” U.S. submitted by Johnathan Kazmierczak

66 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 2ND “Bright Hoistway” Canada submitted by Chris McClary

3RD “Top Down Shaft Top” U.S. submitted by Deanna Speranza; photographer: Chris McClary

Honorable Mention

“Flying Hoistway” U.S. submitted by Kimberly Fox

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 67 HISTORICAL & LEGACY EQUIPMENT

RD “Otis Deadman Control” 3 U.S. submitted by Brandon Upright ST “La Mochila” 1 Spain submitted by Raul Vazquez

ND “Old Freight Lift” 2 Boerne, Texas submitted by Johnathan Kazmierczak

68 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 INDUSTRY ART/ILLUSTRATIONS

3RD “K-nex Elevator Doors” U.S. submitted by Jonathan Schaffer

ST “Digital Car Operating Panel” 1 U.S. submitted by Jürgen Bruch

2ND “The Glow” U.S. submitted by Brian Murphy

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 69 WHO READS ELEVATOR WORLD?

ST “Future Women Elevator Technicians” 1 Istanbul submitted by Yasemin Bulut

ND “Youngest Subscriber” 2 Mississauga, Canada submitted by Florence Facchini

70 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 RD “A Joyful Time” 3 Troutdale, Oregon submitted by Mike Goss

Honorable Mention

“Elevate! Elevate! EXTERMINATE!!!!!!!” U.K. submitted by Neil Steadman

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 71 BEST HOME OFFICE DURING QUARANTINE

ST “A Quiet Space at Home” 1 Philadelphia submitted by Tim Kopistansky

72 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 ND “Home Office” 2 Breckenridge, Colorado, U.S. submitted by Johnathan Kazmierczak

3RD “Tough Times” U.S. submitted by Angel Mena

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 73 MAINTENANCE

Escalator Fractal Behavior, Part One

Deploying the concept of the fractal in correlation to the mechanical performance and availability of escalators for passenger service

by Dr. Ali Albadri

Traces of data have been collected and downloaded digital data about the mechanical health of the escalator: from the electronic "smart step" system, which had been it shows how smoothly or roughly it is running, quantifies run in an unloaded escalator to detect the heartbeat of the interaction between the step and various mechanical the escalator. The data traces have been quantified as components inside, and gives direct and accurate single values, using the fractal dimension concept (Df). A information about the level of stresses and deflections successful technique has been deployed to determine the under which the escalator step band is. It could also Df of each trace. A consistent and plausible linear quantify the vibration levels inside an escalator. relationship has been achieved on the log-log scale. The smart step has become a vital detection tool in Categorizing and classifying escalators to a Df set can escalator maintenance. Stress, deflection and vibration open new initiatives in correlating these values to the levels can be stored in its electronic system. The electronic mechanical performance and availability of escalators for system can be communicated with via Bluetooth in the passenger service. They will give a reliable reflection of vicinity of the escalator (approximately a 15-m radius) or the mechanical operation and quality of escalator sub- at greater distances using Bluetooth in combination with mechanical systems. For example, Df values can give true the internet. quantified reflection of the quality of the tracks for The objective of this work is, first, to quantify and different areas of an escalator. Step stress levels can be handle the signals from the smart step easily and reliably. correlated to the quality of the tracks and, hence, to value Then, most importantly, it is to use the values to of Df. categorize the quality and reliability of the escalator. This will be achieved using the concept of Df, which has been Introduction used to measure the complexity of an electronic signal/ Since introducing the smart step for the escalator trace. Generally, complexity can be analyzed in the time industry, your author and his team have been using it domain, frequency domain and phase space of the system. extensively in a wide range of escalator types.[1] The smart Analysis in frequency domain requires Fourier step has been deployed to detect the "heartbeat" of the transformation of the signal, while analysis in the phase escalator. The trace from the heartbeat gives excellent space requires embedding of the data in a higher

Figure 1: The smart step and communication system Strain Gauge 1

74 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Strain Gauge 3 Strain Gauge 4

Strain Gauge 5 Strain Gauge 6

Strain Gauge 7 Strain Gauge 8

Strain Gauge 9 Strain Gauge 10

Figure 2: The full spectrum of measurements recorded by the strain gauges from the smart step

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 75 dimensional space. Conversely, Df is a descriptive quantitative measure, a single number that quantifies The total length of the curve of the first-time complexity of a signal.[2] resolution is calculated as: New ideas for finding nonlinear dynamic mechanical systems that may have direct application L = I = 1∑n - 1 dist(si, si + 1) (2) on manufacturing processes from machining, grinding, rolling, etc., have been studied and modeled.[3] This It is noted that, as the resolution becomes coarser, investigation's goal is to establish whether signals from the estimated length of the time series becomes less a tool like the smart step can be quantified by using accurate. Repeat the above for different resolutions, (r = the Df concept. r1, r2, r3, r4, . . .rp, where rp is the maximum coarsest resolution at which the length of the curve is Methodology Used to Determine Df calculated. The scaling step technique has been used here to By drawing a log-log graph (1/rk) versus (Lr) and determine Df. A computer program was written in computing the slope, the fractal dimension is Microsoft Excel to determine Df and plot the data. Our calculated from: methodology is very similar to the Multiresolution Length Method, which has been used by many (Df - 1) = -[log(Lr)/log(1/rk)] = -[slope] (3) researchers.[3-5] The steps in the time series = s = {s(0), s(1), s(2), s (3), . A smart step was built to run in a newly, fully . .s(n)} of length n of the trance. Each point in the plot is refurbished escalator. Eight strain gauges were represented in (xi, yi) when i = 1, 2, 3, . . .n. xi values are mounted at different locations in the step (Figure 1). abscissa, and yi values are ordinate values. The The gauges were located at critical locations in the step Euclidean distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, after conducting finite element analysis simulation on y2) is: a 3D model for the step. The step was loaded by doing axial, torsion and chain differential tests per the dist(s1, s2) = ((x1 - x2)2 + (y1 - y2)2)0.5 (1) recommendations in the BS EN 115 standard.

Strain Gauge 1 Strain Gauge 3

Strain Gauge 4 Strain Gauge 5

76 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Strain Gauge 6 Strain Gauge 7

Strain Gauge 8 Strain Gauge 9

Figure 3: The plots for all strain gauges in the smart step to estimate Df

Strain Gauge 10

Figure 4: The relationship between the maximum and average recorded stresses measured by the smart step against Df

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 77 Strain Gauge Df Average Stress (MPa) Maximum Stress (MPa)

1 1.401 1.8 9.0

3 1.346 4.3 10.5

4 1.358 3.7 11.75

5 1.404 1.76 4.25

6 1.288 7.7 30.0

7 1.367 3.2 13.0

8 1.337 4.7 14.25

9 1.38 2.65 13.0

10 1.303 6.7 22.5

Table 1: Assessed fractal dimension and maximum and average stresses measured from smart step data

The relationship between the maximum and [2] B.S. Raghavendra and D. Narayana Dutt. average measured stresses are plotted against the “Computing Fractal Dimension of Signals Using values of the assessed Df. Although there are weak Multiresolution Box-Counting Method,” World relations between the parameters in the plot, the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 37 graphs suggest the potential of an interesting (2010). relationship between them. This encourages us to [3] D. Scheianu and I. Tutanescu. “Application of proceed with further investigations. Fractal Signal,” University of Piesti, Communication and Computer Department. Conclusions [4] A. Zlatintsi and P. Maragos, “Multiscale Fractal The systematic, repeatable and consistent Analysis of Musical Instrument Signals With patterns of the traces from the smart step have Application to Recognition,” IEEE Transaction on encouraged us to quantify the quality of these traces Audio, Speech and Processing, Vol. 21, no. 4 (April to values by using the fractal dimension concept. 2013). This study has proven that Df can be used as a tool to classify and categorize escalators in ranking, Dr. Ali Albadri is chief engineer for depending on their quality of build, design and Tube Lines Specialist Services. He maintenance regime. It also suggests the potential has worked for the University of of correlating Df values to many other variables, Manchester Institute of Science and such as maximum and average stress levels in the Technology (UMIST), Brunel step band. The effect of passenger loading and the University, Oxford University and generated stress levels on Df will be studied in a the industry. He was a materials follow-up article. scientist for Cookson Group, design References engineer for ABB and senior design engineer for Olympus the Hydronix. [1] A. Albadri. “Tube Lines Gets Smart to Monitor He holds a PhD from UMIST and has published papers for Escalator Wear,” Computer Weekly (07/01/2008). various industries, including vertical transportation.

78 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 PRESENTING THE MINI ELEVATOR

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For serious inquiries or additional questions contact Details: T. Bruce MacKinnon for sales in North America - Weight: 250 lbs / 113 kg [email protected] or +1-251-379-0564 Height: 86 in / 218 cm and Bülent Yılmaz for all other countries - Scan me to see a Width: 24 in / 61 cm video demo [email protected] or +90 216 348 48 76 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

Elevators and Social Distancing

Measures to control traffic flow during the pandemic

submitted by Elevating Studio Pte. Ltd. This guideline explains the technical aspects of and considerations for using elevators during the COVID-19 pandemic. We provide options that allow social distancing in elevators and examine the impacts these measures have on building usage, traffic and average wait time (AWT). The guideline focuses primarily on office elevators, but many of the measures and recommendations can be applied to elevators in other types of buildings. Keeping a safe social distance during the pandemic is one of the fundamental measures to curb the spread of the virus. Depending on country, the recommended social distance is 1-2 m. However, maintaining social distance in an elevator is not easy. Taking an elevator is very common for most people. Most of us are accustomed to standing much closer to each other in an elevator than we Figure 2: Despite clear warning signs and instructions on how and where to stand in an elevator, 1-2-m distancing is not achieved; image courtesy of would in a larger space. Lastly, the psychology of Jakarta Post. lockdown — and the psychology of socialdistancing measures post-lockdown — suggests that sticking to the rules gets harder the longer the crisis persists. Hence, if we want to ensure social- distancing practices are applied in elevators sustainably, we must apply special measures. Elevator Cabin Usage and Fill Rate Consider a commonly used ISO 4190-12-compliant office elevator with a 1600-kg/21-person capacity and dimensions of 2,100 mm wide X 1600 mm deep. Figure 1: A During the typical morning up-peak and lunch 2000-kg/26- peak in a well-designed elevator system, the car person elevator car holding 16 will be filled to approximately 65% of its rated load. passengers; This means that, during these peaks, 13-14 people image courtesy are inside the space. This is a considerably higher of the British density than that allowed for safe social distancing. Counsel of Offices Figure 1 shows a 2000-kg/26-person capacity car with 16 persons inside (16/26 = 62% of the rated load). It is clear that not many more people will enter this elevator and that social distancing is simply not possible.

80 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 where PBP = pandemic building population (maximum building population in persons during the pandemic; NBP = normal building population (population, in persons, before the pandemic); N = number of persons allowed in car for social distancing (e.g., five); and CL = car rated load (persons).

Figure 3: Car If Building Population During the Pandemic divided into four sections to allow Exceeds PBP for safe distancing If the building population during the in a residential pandemic exceeds PBP, the elevators will not be building; there is no clear guidance able to cope with the traffic. This will be the case on where to stand. in the early stage of the pandemic when no or limited precautionary measures or quarantine requirements have been applied by the government, or when orders to work from home are being lifted. Under such conditions, elevator capacity should not be reduced, as this will cause excessive queuing in the lobby. This, in turn, will Complying With Social have a negative effect on social distancing in Distancing in an Elevator Car To comply with social elevator lobbies. The best way to protect elevator distancing, very low occupancy levels (three to five users is to minimize the spread of the virus by persons) in a 21-person elevator are necessary. The shape using other commonly applied preventive of the car will impact how many people can safely be measures, described below. Most countries have allowed in the car to allow social distancing. Applying issued specific measures or health guidelines to social distancing in a 21-passenger elevator car would minimize the spread of infectious diseases. These be like changing the elevator capacity to that of a much must always be followed. smaller “telephone booth” cabin used in some European Figure 4[3] shows building traffic over the day countries. Applying warning stickers on the elevator car in a multitenant office building. The maximum floor to indicate where passengers should stand and vertical peaks represent approximately 12% of the which direction they should face may be recommended. population arriving in a 5-min period, i.e., the This is very useful in both elevators with conventional arrival rate. During these peaks, elevator cabins control and destination control systems (DCSes), and are typically full, with an approximately 65% fill passengers are more likely to follow behavioral rules, rate. This means social distancing cannot be which is illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. achieved. If social distancing is enforced during Reducing the maximum number of passengers in the the peaks, the elevator system will saturate very cabin will significantly reduce the handling capacity of quickly; more people will arrive in the lobby than the elevators in a 5-min period during the peak. the elevators are able to dispatch. Queuing will Reduced handling capacity will lead to major problems increase exponentially. AWT can be as high as in fully populated buildings. 30-60 min or more, both in the main lobby and Passengers will no longer fit into the elevators, and on all other floors. This is a very dangerous queuing in the elevator lobby will increase. AWT also situation in case of a building evacuation; increases exponentially. Queuing in the lobby also medical emergency; and potential anger, means social distancing in the lobby will be exceeded. aggression and rage from users. As part of the lockdown measures being imposed in In office buildings, one solution to reduce many countries globally, office populations have traffic peaks is to stagger all tenant arrivals into reduced dramatically. For elevators to function correctly three peaks. This means different tenants/floors with in-car social distancing, the population of the will arrive in the building during different building should be reduced below the amount found by timeslots, which will lower the peaks. This must the following formula: be applied during the morning, lunch and evening peaks. Staggered arrival of the building users/tenants PBN = NBP N (1) (in blocks during the peaks) will lessen the peaks. 0. 65 CL Even then, one must also prevent off-peak traffic

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 81 Reduced handling capacity will lead to major problems in fully populated buildings.

so it remains low enough to allow social distancing. Technical Measures to Ensure Social This methodology will work only if the building population can be kept below 50-60% of normal. Distancing A more exact maximum level of occupation may Elevators With Conventional Control be analyzed for each building based on population To ensure social-distancing measures are density, passenger arrival rate and elevator system enforced, the following technical measures may be capacity. The accuracy of such analyses is subject to considered for conventional control elevators. Two the data available in the elevator monitoring main settings are relevant: system and/or turnstiles. 1) Overload: A function to keep car doors open If Building Population During the Pandemic Is Below when the car is overloaded. A warning voice and/or PBP an alarm signal (buzzer) is activated. In some cases, a warning light or signal will flash on the car If the building population during the pandemic operating panel (COP). is below PBP, the elevators will be able to cope with 2) Bypass: A function that has the elevator the traffic and automatically adapt to the lower automatically bypass hall calls when the car is traffic flow (lower arrival rate). Lower traffic flow loaded to a preset limit. When the bypass load is will also reduce the average number of people reached, the elevator will not stop during the using each car. Typically, the number of passengers journey to pick up more passengers. inside the elevator car will be at or below the Measuring the load inside the car is done by a desired number, per social-distancing measures. sensor called a load weighing device (LWD). An Several technical measures can be considered to LWD is required by code and used in every elevator guarantee that no more than five people use the globally. The setting of the overload and bypass elevator at the same time. loads is typically done onsite. The elevator

Figure 4: Typical traffic flow in a multitenant office building

82 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 contractor can be asked to adjust controller settings to the appropriate level(s). The maximum population inside the elevator This guide is a general advisory on the use according to social-distancing rules can be of elevators during the pandemic, with achieved by readjusting the overload setting to examples of global best practices to minimize one person more than allowed by social risk of infection. In many countries, local distancing. In case social distancing allows a government organizations or public health maximum of five persons, the overload is set for organizations have issued specific 450 kg or six persons (6 x 75 kg = 450 kg). The instructions, measures or health guidelines to bypass function should be set to the load per minimize the spread of COVID-19. Any public social-distancing rules, which is 375 kg or five guideline or local/national government persons (5 x 75 kg = 375 kg). recommendations must always take The overload and bypass settings must be precedence over this guideline, where readjusted using test loads, which is typically applicable. Elevating Studio is not liable for very easy. However, depending on the type of any direct or indirect damages, in any shape LWD used, some elevators may require the LWD or form, resulting from the use of the to be changed to another type to cope with the information provided, in any country or court clearly lower load functions. Consult your of law. It is recommended that one discusses elevator contractor about this. and consults with his or her local elevator The newly adjusted overload setting will consultant and/or elevator contractor, and cause the overload buzzer to activate when the local health experts, to discuss the best course sixth person enters the car, exceeding the of action. maximum allowed number of five passengers. The buzzer indicates to users that the last person entering must leave before the elevator will depart. The newly adjusted bypass setting will prevent the car from stopping unnecessarily for landing calls when the maximum number of passengers allowed in has been reached. www.meiller-aufzugtueren.de In some countries or regions, the bypass and overload settings should be adjusted for the local situation. For instance, in some countries in Asia, Africa and South America, the use of a High-performance door weight of 65 kg or 68 kg per person is system for high-traffic appropriate. In Australia, Europe, China and Russia, 75 kg is typically acceptable; in the U.S., buildings a weight of 85 kg or 90 kg may be more in line with the reality. When government social-distancing restrictions are relaxed, and/or when a vaccine is found, the LWD settings must be readjusted back to the original values to ensure the elevator system can handle the increased traffic. Adjusting the LWD settings may not be covered by the elevator maintenance contract, and the elevator contractor may charge for the work.

Elevators With DCS To minimize the number of stops elevators will make on a journey, elevators with a DCS will assign passengers with the same destination to MEILLER Aufzugtüren - Your Premium the same cars. In this way, DCS significantly increases elevator system efficiency. When there Partner for High Quality Elevator are low arrival rates (such as very early in the Doors, located in Munich, Germany. morning), some of the smarter and more

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 83 The best way to prevent the DCS from exceeding the number of passengers allowed under social distancing rules is to artificially reduce the size of the elevator car in the control system.

intelligent DCSes will understand that extra coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The most capacity is not needed and thus assign the first common are: arriving car and let the elevator depart. During this ♦ Clear instructions on how to behave or not situation, the number of passengers per car will be behave in elevators and escalators very low. When the arrival rate increases during the ♦ Use of masks; gloves; and, possibly, glasses morning up-peak and lunch peak, the control ♦ Using a pen or other object to operate elevator system will optimize elevator usage and assign buttons (Sharp objects should not be used.) more passengers to each car — usually up to 65% of ♦ Frequent cleaning of all touched surfaces with the nominal load. In this situation, the mnumber of disinfectants (especially handrails, landing call passengers allowed for social distancing will be buttons/panels, COPs and buttons, car door, exceeded. mirrors, etc.) at certain intervals per day, hour or The best way to prevent the DCS from exceeding elevator ride the number of passengers allowed under social- Special technologies or applications found in the distancing rules is to artificially reduce the size of market include: the elevator car in the control system. Thus, the ♦ Air-filtering/-sterilization ventilation units with programming in the software for the earlier or without a high-efficiency particulate air filter. example of a 1600 kg/21-person elevator will need Such units can be installed inside or on top of to change to a 600 kg/eight-person elevator the elevator cabin. Some of these units use (approximately 350 kg at 65% car fill rate). In some ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilize the air. elevator manufacturers’ DCSes, it is possible to ♦ UV light in the cabin to sterilize surfaces change the programmed car size by changing some ♦ Application of special self-sterilizing or inherent software parameters. In others, this can only be antimicrobial materials (copper, etc.) for buttons, done by hardcoding the DCS software. The most wall surfaces, handrails and elevator doors appropriate method and exact value of ♦ Self-sterilizing or antimicrobial coatings on readjustment depends on the capabilities of the various surfaces (spray or lacquer) elevator manufacturer’s software, settings and ♦ No-touch hologram buttons algorithms. The methods or special technologies should be In addition to changes in DCS software, overload considered in consultation with the elevator and bypass functions must be readjusted in the contractor. Some measures or cleaning materials same way as conventionalcontrol elevators. This is may adversely affect the lifetime of some elevator to prevent passengers from following their components or parts (especially aggressive colleagues working on the same floor (tailgating). It cleaning detergent or disinfectants, or paint or is recommended that stickers with instruction on spray). the usage of the floor area on the floor inside the elevator be installed. If the car size is not References parametrized in the software, these software 1] smilesarasota.com/category/about-smile- changes may take time to execute, and a copy of sarasota the old DCS software must be retained. 2] ISO 4190, 2010 (E), Elevator Installation, Part 1, Fourth Edition, May 15, 2010. Other Methods to Minimize the Spread 3] The Chartered Institution of Building Services of COVID-19 Engineers (CIBSE). CIBSE Guide D: 2015, p. 4.5, Several measures and methods can minimize the Siikonen. spread of bacteria and viruses, including the 4] hitachi.com/businesses/elevator/covid- 19/?guideline

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A Drop Tower of Superlatives GEFRAN frequency converters were installed in Hanover, Germany's unique Einstein Elevator by Giuseppe Savoca Physical and production engineering experiments for applications in space, on the moon or even on Mars: what sounds like science fiction could soon become reality. Research experiments to this end are already taking place in a new free drop tower at Leibniz University Hanover. This is the Einstein Elevator,[1-2] where variable gravitational conditions with up to 4 s of weightlessness can be set. The test capsule in the tower is accelerated by a high-power drive system with a power requirement of several megawatts. GEFRAN S.p.A. of Provaglio d'Iseo, Italy, manufactured its frequency converters that control its power supply. Closing of the gondola and The moon is an ideal securing the load bay for fully starting point for expeditions automated experimentation and may even serve as a research station in the future. Manned space flight, therefore, requires ever more equipment that can be used to produce construction material or for manufacturing components and spare parts. Researchers from Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. and the IRAS Institute for

86 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 Space Flight Systems of the Technical University of Braunschweig, both in Germany, are currently working on the MOONRISE project (see sidebar) to develop a laser that can melt moon dust and form it into solid balls. “That is the first step for bringing 3D printing to the moon in the future,” says Dr. Ludger Overmeyer, who serves as director of the Institute for Transport Automation Technology (ITA) at Leibniz, chairman of the board of research at Laser Zentrum Hannover and manager of the MOONRISE project. “Production or processing steps in this environment take place under completely different gravitational conditions than on the Earth,” Overmeyer explains. To simulate ambient conditions in space, the ITA, in cooperation with the Institute for Quantum Optics at Leibniz, initiated the project a few years ago, and it was put into operation at the Experiment platform with flight computer, telemetry equipment, sensors, start of this year. cameras and power supply in the load bay in front of the closed gondola Three, Two, One, Launch! While the repeat rate for other drop towers is only two to three experiments per day, a new test can be started in the Einstein Elevator every 4 min, for a theoretical total of 300 flights per day in three-shift operation. Instead of large vacuum chambers and a freefall, as in other towers, a test chamber — in the form of a gondola guided on rails — moves up and down at tremendous speeds. The Einstein Elevator is also the first tower in the world that can simulate different gravitational conditions, in addition to weightlessness. With a diameter of 1.7 m, a height of 2 m and a maximum capacity of 1000 kg, the gondola is big enough for experimental setups. “The Einstein Elevator is a masterpiece of interdisciplinary engineering that combines the drive technology from roller coasters with the Extension of the rail system and lowering of the upper part of the gondola positioning accuracy of a machining center,” in preparation for launch explains Overmeyer. The challenge consists of moving heavy loads at very high speeds and braking with absolute precision. The motors must deliver tremendous power, and there must be a high level of automation. The system must also be equipped with extremely precise measuring and control technology. The converters are also extremely important for synchronization. The system contains three independent drivetrains. Two of them are used to accelerate the gondola. “Each drive train is equipped with five GEFRAN ADV200 series[3] frequency converters connected in parallel. Each has a capacity of 400 kW, plus an overload of up to 180% to move the system upward with a high level of symmetry,” explains Christoph Lotz, project manager for the Einstein Elevator at ITA. The third drive train controls

The gondola during parabolic flight at the upper turning point

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 87 the hovering height (weightlessness) and generates the variable accelerations. High-Power Drive System The advanced drive, brake and control system for operation of the Einstein Elevator (including the hovering technology) was developed by INTRASYS GmbH[4] in cooperation with Leibniz. This allows vertical acceleration of the gondola, which weighs more than 1 mT, with a force of 5 G to 72 km/h in 0.5 s, as well as safe braking afterward. To achieve this, the linear drive systems provided by the company require very high currents for a few seconds. “When the gondola shoots up, the GEFRAN converters draw a huge amount of power from the supercapacitor battery (SC) energy storage system from STERCOM GmbH[5] and supply it to the stators,” Dr. Tobias Hollmer, managing director of R&D at INTRASYS, explains. In the stators, the current creates a magnetic field that interacts with another magnetic field to drive the vehicle. The Einstein Elevator uses both standard and specialized components that were specially developed by the drive manufacturer for the drop tower. “As opposed to our time-proven rollercoaster drives, we had to implement a much more precise positioning system for this project,” says Hollmer. “That was necessary in order to meet the system’s stringent requirements for control accuracy.” Due to the dynamics of the application, the company also uses a new method for optical data transmission, since there was no ready solution on the market. Measurement and Control Another decisive aspect is the seamless interplay between the control and measuring technology. “Our sensors are mounted directly on the gondola The gondola, drive carriage and experiment are subjected to 5 G during and send data in real time to the drive system, which acceleration to the final speed of 72 km/h within 0.5 s.

Bringing 3D Printing to the Moon The MOONRISE project was started to develop a Systems of the Technical University of Braunschweig laser system to melt the lunar regolith on the in the Hannover Institute of Technology's Einstein moon's surface. This is the first step in bringing Elevator at Leibniz University Hannover. This additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to the moon. ambitious and pioneering research project is funded The laser system was tested under simulated moon by the Volkswagen Foundation within the conditions in the Einstein Elevator at the beginning framework of “Open — for the Extraordinary.” The of the year. This unprecedented experiment was underlying concept of the project and its current conducted by Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. in progress are presented in the "MOONRISE" video, cooperation with the IRAS Institute for Space Flight which can be seen at bit.ly/36l8Py2.

88 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 The SC energy storage system of the Einstein Elevator

is installed in the tower,” explains Lotz. “That was a challenge, considering that it has to function properly not only at high speeds, but also over such a long path in the 40-m-high drop tower.” To achieve precise hovering control, INTRASYS also developed a new control system and a specially designed magnetic yoke that substantially reduces the weight compared to that of standard yokes. Hollmer says: “With this system, we are definitely treading new ground technologically. From my point of view, the combination of such high drive power of up to 5 MW and high-precision control — which makes it possible to keep the hovering height within the gondola constant within a few millimeters — is especially impressive.” High-Power Storage System When it became apparent during the planning of the drop tower that such high power for the drive could not simply be drawn from the mains, Each of the two drivetrains in the Einstein Elevator STERCOM, which specializes in the construction of includes five GEFRAN ADV200 converters, each with an output of 400 kW and connected in parallel to high-power storage systems, was consulted. “If we ensure symmetrical upward motion. had simply connected the GEFRAN converters to the mains so they convert AC voltage to DC, that would put a tremendous load on the supply network, causing the voltage in the sensitive research facilities in the vicinity to collapse,” explains Robert Sterff, CEO and founder of STERCOM. “The power needed in the Einstein Elevator requires the use of high-power buffer storage that is charged slowly but can deliver very high currents — up to 7000 A — quickly."

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 89 While other applications use recovery systems for storage and reuse of the braking energy, the ITA decided against regenerative braking. The power saved is in no way proportional to the safety risk. "Our priority was to be able to stop the system safely at all times," says Overmeyer. After the power in a given experiment is used up, the system has 4 min to recharge. With about 1 million charge cycles, an SC has a much longer life then a normal battery, which is limited to only a few thousand cycles. The storage elements used are double-layer capacitors or SCs, which are high-performance capacitors with large capacities. Although they store less energy than modern lithium batteries, they can release it much quicker and more times. “Conventional batteries are like endurance athletes, while SCs are like sprinters with a lot of take-off power,” Sterff explains. Further Development Planned The researchers at Leibniz are very satisfied with the interplay of the chosen drive components and the interdisciplinary cooperation between the project partners. “Development of the system will continue, with new experiments to be conducted in the near future,” says Overmeyer. In cooperation with the ITA research team, INTRASYS will create additional operating profiles for an even broader test spectrum for the Einstein Elevator for the stimulation of different, detailed gravitational, atmospheric and ambient conditions. “Above all, special details in the control engineering must be implemented,” says Lotz. This will allow the research to approach the goal of implementing the necessary Einstein Elevator tower at the Hannover Institute of Technology at Leibniz production or processing steps for a functioning University Hannover infrastructure in space, on the moon or on other Through Elevator Worlds new webinar series, we can help you reach and educate customers about planets. your products and services. With the industry’s largest email database (26K+) and social media GEFRAN Converter Technology channels (40K+), we can help you reach new potential customers by highlighting your product References and services through live and on-demand webinars. With limited face-to-face events and social For the Einstein Elevator, GEFRAN supplied INTRASYS [1] www.hitec.uni-hannover.de/de/grossgeraete/ networking, this unique platform and opportunity brings the industry to you. with frequency converters equipped with a special control einstein-elevator software to control the drives. 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The selection of reliable safety brakes is discussed in this Readers Platform. by Alexander Hutler The safety of elevator passengers has top priority. also make substantial efforts to specify the requirements Gearless elevator drives are today's state of the art. Every on safety-relevant components as precisely as possible and component, especially the integrated safety brake, should to align them in complex testing procedures. In addition, be carefully considered, because safety-relevant these companies have appropriate input from the market, components, such as the brakes, must accord with the which makes it easy to continuously provide more details highest-quality requirements. However, due to the intense for products or product requirements and incorporate global competition in the industry, price repeatedly plays critical points into the qualification process. a primary role, even for safety-relevant components. Smaller elevator companies and motor manufacturers, Despite this market situation, a well-founded selection of however, may neither receive feedback through field data, reliable products must be made, as safety does not allow nor possess the resources to employ a large engineering for compromises. team, and generally work using simpler methods of Passenger elevators are still among the safest means of specifying a brake and testing it. They frequently lack the transportation. The accident and fault statistics verify that bandwidth and supply only regional application areas in technically high-quality products that have been tested which certain issues may not occur often. Therefore, if reliably in advance are used. This must remain the case in such a drive manufacturer requires reliable brakes, they the future. However, the selection of the correct product is will orient themselves on the points hitherto known to becoming increasingly difficult, especially in the field of them. Over the course of business development in other elevator brakes. Ten years ago, only a few brake markets, however, they may well be confronted with other manufacturers (mainly medium-sized companies with a conditions that reveal new issues. lot of experience) were active in the elevator brakes Which criteria can a manufacturer of elevator motors market. Their competence ensured the required quality — in gearless technology, in particular — apply to the and reliability. The globalization of the market for elevator selection of a reliable brake? drives, the enormous intensity of the competition and the related problems with copies, however, have led to Production Competence and Certified growing competitive pressure over the past decades, even Quality Process regarding safety-critical components such as elevator As is generally the case in the field of purchasing, the brakes. prospective supplier should first be looked at in detail. A In the past, clear commitment to reliability and company does not qualify itself simply through the fact optimum quality was shown. Today, however, market that it can manufacture brakes. Appropriate production participants repeatedly state the price first during competence and a certified quality process are essential dialogues. New, young market participants, particularly prerequisites, as is well-founded experience with brakes from China, offer products at low prices on the global for elevator drives. For this purpose, the company must market but have little experience in the field. These have have had many elevator brakes on the market for many radically altered the situation and are increasingly focused years. Only in this way is it in a position to know the risks on gearless technology. Yet, precisely in this application, and supply reliable products. reliable elevator brakes from manufacturers with Prototype tests in which elevators are tested once for experience are essential. Inexpensive brakes with cuts on their functionality say nothing about the quality of the the materials used and on the safety of the products brakes when large quantities are produced. Johann Eberle, conceal incalculable risk. sales and marketing director at Mayr Power Transmission, explains: Specifying and Testing Brakes “Every single brake must be supplied in the required Globally active elevator manufacturers increasingly rely quality. For this, an appropriate test routine is required. The on quality components and orient themselves on the risk often lies in the fact that manufacturers with less European standard EN 81. The leading large companies experience are, so to speak, unaware of what they don’t

92 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 know. In order to guarantee the required safety, clear important that specified values are not only achieved processes, comprehensive testing possibilities, years of when the drive is new, but that their characteristics are experience and highly qualified employees represent assessed over the entire service lifetime. Eberle added: essential prerequisites. This costs money, but only in this way “The years of experience and countless tests conducted by is safety achieved. In the future, not the cheapest, but rather our development and research department in the the most reliable provider will prevail on the elevator Mauerstetten headquarters form the basis for a. . . product market.” designed to last its intended lifetime, taking into account realistic and verified braking torque tolerances. All the brake Quality Controls components are reliably dimensioned and are only produced Mauerstetten, Germany-based Mayr has developed and from high-quality, known and proven materials. Our brakes produced elevator brakes for nearly 20 years, during are dimensioned so that they can reliably achieve the which time these brakes have proved their worth on the required nominal torque under all occurring operating market hundreds of thousands of times. The company has conditions, independent, for example, of the ambient launched the rectangular elevator brake, the contactless temperature or the air humidity.” and wear-free switch for release monitoring and many application-optimized brake solutions. All Mayr safety Conclusion brakes are subjected to quality checks during design, in Successful drive manufacturers are increasingly addition to a comprehensive final test. Prior to delivery, making use of quality products. It is better to follow their all brakes are extensively tested on test stands, and example and, without compromise, specify the function-relevant values are documented. An electronic appropriate brakes from renowned manufacturers and database, in which the measurement values and ensure these are also used via, for example, the inspection associated serial numbers of a product are stored, ensures of the type tags. This ensures these important full traceability. The same quality standards apply for the other Mayr production plants in China and Poland, where the quality management system is also certified according to ISO 9001.

The rectangular elevator brake in the Mayr ROBA®-twinstop®/ROBA®- Appropriate production competence and maximum care are essential, as duplostop® series (image source: Ziehl Abegg) safety does not allow for compromises.

To cover its continuously growing demand, Mayr opened a new plant with a production of almost 8,000 m2 components provide the expected reliability. Elevator directly adjacent to its existing subsidiary in operators in such facilities as the Munich International Zhangjiagang, China. Airport have recognized, too, that the appropriate production competence and maximum care are essential Designed for Long Life for reliable passenger transportation, as safety does not When selecting a brake supplier, the evaluation of the allow for compromises. company regarding quality and reliability, and product specifications and their adjustment to the required Alexander Hutler works at Mayr Power Transmission as part of criteria are of the utmost importance. Here, it is especially its "Key Account Management Elevator Brakes" task force. He important that the elevator brakes are also considered has held this post since 2006, having joined Mayr in 1992. He under critical conditions, such as high outside has also served as program manager for leading international temperatures or high air humidity. Furthermore, it is OEM projects.

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20 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Otis continues to build on the technology of its bestselling Gen2 elevator.

94 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 by Ricardo Muñoz

When Otis introduced the machine-room-less around the world convened in Connecticut to (MRL) Gen2® elevator in early 2000, it featured brainstorm concepts for a new elevator. From this something entirely new: belts in place of steel cables gathering, the idea of using flexible, steel-reinforced — an innovation that allowed Otis engineers to polyurethane belts emerged. create an efficient, compact machine that would fit easily inside the hoistway. The Gen2 elevator Unwinding the Cable became an immediate success, with customers Because steel ropes are relatively rigid, they embracing its energy efficiency; space-saving require a large sheave to increase the bending design; and smooth, quiet ride. radius and reduce stress on the cables. Modern Since, Otis has continued to evolve the Gen2 safety codes dictate a 40:1 ratio between the system, incorporating new features to meet the diameter of the drive sheave to the diameter of the changing needs of customers and passengers in an cable. In other words, sheaves must have a diameter increasingly digital world. This continuous at least 40 times the diameter of the suspension innovation has helped fuel sales, which surpassed 1 cable. Thus, a typical 1/2-in. cable requires a 20-in.- million units in 2020, making the Gen2 the diameter sheave. Flat belts presented a way to bestselling elevator in Otis’ 167-year history. Now, as radically reduce the size of the sheave, while the company celebrates the 20th anniversary of the meeting the 40:1 code requirement: engineers Gen2 launch, it’s a good time to revisit the story would keep the cable, but unwind the individual behind its development: a drama-filled epic and the strands, lay them side by side and encase them in elevator industry’s version of the space race of the polyurethane — an organic polymer known for its 1960s. flexibility, strength, durability and heat resistance. The idea of eliminating the machine room The belts Otis created were thinner than 3 mm (1/8 emerged in the 1990s during a time of intense in.). (Cables are still used for high-rise and super- competition and rapid innovation in the elevator high-rise applications.) industry. Until that time, elevator installations The thin belts gave Otis the freedom to required a room to house the machine that drives dramatically reduce the size of the machine sheave, the elevator, along with the controller, drive and to less than 5 in. in diameter – about 85% smaller other equipment. Eliminating that room would give than the sheave of the machine it replaced. The architects greater design freedom, reduce “roof smaller sheave, in turn, meant much less torque was pollution,” cut construction costs and increase required to drive the machine. The Gen2 machine is rentable space for building owners. The first MRL compact enough to fit on a crossbeam at the top of elevator was introduced in 1996, and it was against the hoistway, eliminating the need for a separate this backdrop that a team of Otis engineers from machine room. Without a machine room, the

The flexible belt allows for a significantly smaller Rendering of a five-belt Gen2 machine with the belt guard removed to bending radius. The polyurethane coat reduces show the sheave wear and operational noise.

November - December 2020 • ELEVATOR WORLD Europe 95 A custom Gen2 glass elevator installed by Otis in 2019 carries Empire State Building visitors to the reimagined 102nd-floor observatory, now enclosed in glass to provide unobstructed, 360° views of NYC and beyond.

controller and drive can go anywhere, as long as efficient permanent-magnet synchronous motor they are within a certain distance of the machine. reduced energy consumption by 50% compared to the induction machine system it replaced. An even A First-Class Ride greater improvement in the Gen2’s overall energy The Gen2 elevator delivers a smooth, quiet ride. efficiency was realized later with the addition of the First, the steel-reinforced polyurethane belts did ReGen® regenerative drive technology, which had away with a source of noise sometimes referred to previously been available only on high-rise systems. as "rope sing": the whir or hiss created by the When these systems are combined with other metal-to-metal contact of steel ropes moving over energy-efficient features, such as LED lighting, the metal sheave. Otis also redesigned the car itself overall energy consumption can be reduced by 75% to improve ride quality, even as its overall weight under normal operation, compared to that of was reduced. This cut both energy consumption and conventional geared machines with non- operating costs. Engineers designed a sturdier car regenerative drives. ReGen drives today are standard frame to minimize vibration and a new ventilation on all Otis Gen2 and SkyRise® elevator systems. system to bring fresh air into the cab while muffling The Gen2 elevator also features permanently noise. Noise and vibration were further reduced sealed bearings, eliminating a source of hazardous when the sliders that keep the elevator car on the waste. No additional lubrication is needed, nor do rails were replaced with high-quality, low-friction the belts themselves require lubrication. roller guides. Special isolation pads under the machine muffle the sound it produces, and with the Mechanical to Digital relays mostly eliminated, even the controller is The latest models of the Gen2 elevator are based quiet. on the original Gen2, sharing the same flat-belt technology and efficient machine, but are smarter Sustainability and more connected. Today’s Gen2 elevators The Gen2 elevator also represented a generate massive amounts of data with every trip, commitment to green technology. Its highly and this data improves support for customers and

96 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 The Gen2 sheave is less than 5 in. in diameter, about 85% smaller than the sheave on the machine it replaced. passengers. For example, the Otis ONE® digital Gen2 elevators have been installed in some of the service platform uses big data analytics and world’s most iconic supertall and megatall proprietary algorithms to help predict and prevent buildings. At the Empire State Building, for example, shutdowns. Similar intelligence and connectivity a custom-made glass Gen2 elevator carries visitors powers the eCall® smartphone app, touchless from the 86th floor to the refurbished 102nd-floor technology that reduces wait time by allowing observatory. At Seoul’s Lotte World Tower, certain passengers to summon their elevator from anywhere Gen2 elevators are designated “lifeboats,” in the building so it is there waiting for them when programmed to travel in an emergency between they arrive. In addition, the eView® streaming safe evacuation zones and the ground floor. Dubai’s service delivers news and entertainment directly to Burj Khalifa (currently the world’s tallest building), an in-car display for passengers to enjoy during the Shenzhen’s Ping An Finance Center, Tour Carpe ride. It also allows building managers to deliver Diem in Paris and London’s 22 Bishopsgate also important information to tenants. feature Gen2 elevators. The Gen2 elevator was introduced in Europe in As COVID-19 turned into a global crisis, Otis 2000, and the first unit was installed in Vienna, worked to meet new requirements and needs. Austria. Twenty years later, Gen2 elevators can be Touchless solutions, purifying systems, remote found in nearly every one of the 200 countries and monitoring and the novel deployment of territories where Otis does business. dispatching technologies to support social Configurations can be tailored to specific needs of distancing all show the Gen2 system’s adaptability a given location, whether it’s for a residential or in the face of the pandemic. Looking to the future, commercial building, mixed-use tower, retail Otis engineers continue to reimagine the Gen2 setting, hotel, hospital, metro system or airport. elevator. The company is preparing to introduce a Initially designed for low- and mid-rise buildings, new elevator platform based on the Internet of the Gen2 elevator is now available in some areas of Things but built around 20 years of innovations and the world for high-rise buildings up to 150 m. There refinements that have focused on improved is even a model that operates on battery power. reliability and passenger comfort. Aesthetic options allow customers to design stylish cab interiors that complement the character of their Ricardo Muñoz is senior vice president, engineering, for buildings. Otis.

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UltraRope composite elevator rope

Inspiration Strikes in the Strangest Places submitted by Exel Composites Some of the world’s best ideas originate from the strangest of places. It’s rumored The steamy tale behind the composite that prolific Nintendo game designer elevator rope prototype Shigeru Miyamoto developed what became the legendary game Donkey Kong while sitting in the bath. Similar unexpected environments, including the humble Finnish sauna, have also been the source of impressive innovation. Kim Sjodahl, senior vice president of Technology and R&D at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, shares one such story:

98 www.elevatorworld.eu • November - December 2020 “It’s claimed that there is almost one sauna for “UltraRope is also less sensitive to a tall every two people in Finland, so it’s no surprise that building’s sway frequencies, which can be caused they have occasionally been the location for by high winds. In strong winds, buildings are impressive product development and innovation designed to sway more, but this causes elevator — which was exactly the case for one Finnish ropes to sway, as well. This situation often results elevator engineer. With the growth of megacities in the elevators being deemed unsafe, prompting such as Tokyo, NYC and Shanghai, high-rise their shutdown until the risk has passed. This new buildings are set to be the future of urbanized composite rope system also has double the lifetime living. However, one key element that often of a conventional steel elevator rope, meaning it restricts the potential height of a building is the requires less-frequent, easier maintenance. Today, distance that an elevator can safely travel before Exel Composites is under contract to supply KONE the weight and thickness of the steel rope that with UltraRope. The product is manufactured in holds up the cabin becomes impractical. Finland under strict quality-control standards.” “In 2007, a KONE elevator engineer saw the So, it would seem, whether it’s infamous potential for the development of a carbon fiber computer games being developed in the bath or composite rope that could replace steel ropes in composite products having their genesis in a elevators that are used in high-rise buildings. In the sauna, you just never know where the next great heat of his sauna, he formed his concept of a . . . idea will be born. product that could take the elevator industry to new heights. “The KONE engineer approached Exel Composites, another Finnish company, which concluded that, while the notion of using composites for elevator ropes was sound, the design needed some development in order to produce a rope that would meet the elevator industry’s stringent requirements. KONE and Exel R&D engineers worked closely together to develop a concept that incorporated flat carbon profiles that would be encased in a soft plastic to form a belt. This was developed into elevator rope prototypes before being rigorously tested and ultimately patented under the product name ‘KONE UltraRope®.’ “UltraRope weighs around one-seventh of traditional steel elevator rope, meaning it can provide significant energy efficiencies across the elevator mechanical process. It is also more durable and less susceptible to wear and abrasion than its steel-rope counterparts. By using the composite ropes, moving the mass of an elevator with a travel height of 500 m can be reduced by up to 60%. This provides a 15% reduction in energy consumption, as well as opening up opportunities to extend the height of the elevator to additional levels. If the travel height of the elevator were increased to 800 m, the moving mass would be reduced by 90% and the energy consumption lowered by 45%, demonstrating the overall sustainability and energy benefits of this new development.

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The Atlas 3000 is modular, so its lifting height can be adjusted (to a maximum of 3 m) onsite.

Accessibility Lifts Herkules Liftwerk GmbH of Kaufungen, Germany, has been producing wheelchair lifts with rises of up to 3 m since 2013. The ISO 9001-certified lifts come in 16 different types, The MB Quattro including the new open-platform lift Atlas offers lifting 3000. Made of stainless steel and aluminium, heights up to 1,700 mm it can carry up to 385 kg with a speed of up to 0.15 m/s. Automatic double-winged doors on the upper and lower exit are standard. Its platform size is 1,100 X 1,400 mm with a narrow total width of only 1,245 mm. It uses a double gear belt with a counterweight designed for silent, vibration-free operation. Liftwerk sells its lifts to business partners around the world. Producing almost every part for the lift itself aids the company in manufacturing with consistency and ISO 9001 certification. Its other models include the MB The MB Quattro requires Quattro series. These are equipped with four only an even 1,540- X motors, instead of two. This provides enough 1,905-mm surface and a normal 230-V plug. Exits power for them to carry up to 500 kg, a may be straight or capacity that easily lifts heavy mobility adjacent, and it can be scooters. Platforms for this model are even optionally equipped with a larger, (1,100 X 1,800 mm), and adjacent exits door at the upper landing to increase safety on the and automatic door openers are available. panel's edge. www.liftwerk.de

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The MRL Hydraulic Elevator's design offers easy access to mechanicals for maintenance and repairs, the company explains. MRL Hydraulic The tools are also adjustable. Elevator, MCP Alerts Cambridge Elevating Inc. of Cambridge, Canada, offers Handheld Handrail a new Machine Room-less (MRL) Hydraulic Elevator. Intended to save space and be used for retrofits, renovations and new builds, "the MRL is a smoother and Cleaning Tool quieter ride than conventional electric MRL elevators," EscaTEQ of Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, has the company says. It relies on a compact hydraulic pump released Rail-TEQ, a handheld cleaning tool for the company developed to fit directly into the hoistway. escalator handrails. Its universal sizing, the company Additionally, the company has added Maintenance says, fits almost any brand, model or width of handrail. Control Program (MCP) alerts as part of its remote- A two-hand grip can be used for greater stability and monitoring service. The program informs both the less fatigue. Removable, washable microfiber cleaning homeowner and elevator service provider when the pads are included, as is a bottle of Rubber-TEQ, a elevator is due for maintenance. Homeowners can opt to quat-based, proprietary cleaning solution formulated receive email notifications when their elevator is due for for escalator handrail cleaning. As pre-cleaning is service, while the dealer has access to an "MCP Dealer generally required for most disinfection procedures to Due Report," which is a list of elevators due for regular be effective, EscaTEQ suggests using Rail-TEQ to remove service in their elevator fleet. Contact information is dirt and buildup prior to disinfection procedures. It is included. Additionally, dealers also have access to an available in Europe now but will not launch in North "MCP Lookup Table," which highlights tasks completed at America until 2021. each service appointment. escateq.com cambridgeelevating.com Compact Home Elevator Savaria has released the Vuelift Mini, a compact option to its line of Vuelift home elevators. Composed of a cylindrical glass hoistway and 50-in. footprint, it is designed for floorplan flexibility and easy contractor installation. The company says it can be installed inside a spiral staircase, attached to a balcony or mezzanine, or Vuelift Mini's clear glass inserted through floors. It is available in either clear silhouette is designed not acrylic or UV-resistant glass with a matching cab and to conflict with existing landing doors. The frame is available in black, white, silver interior design styles, or custom colors. It can be configured for up to six stops color, light or texture. and 50 ft of travel with a 500-lb capacity. It includes a battery backup for lowering in the case of a power outage. vuelift.com

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UVC Smart Rail's 900-mm, 30-W UV-C lamps sanitize a 400-ft2 area in 15 min.

UV-C Rail for Cabins Remdale of Ashford, U.K., has released its UVC Smart illumination for active in-car system monitoring. The Rail, a UV-C-irradiating device designed for use in lift rail's PIR sensors constantly monitor the lift car for cars. The Disability Discrimination Act-compliant passengers, and when both confirm the absence of product has a powerful short-wave (peaking at 253.7 passengers, the rail requests confirmation from the lift nm) UV-C germicidal lamp for deep germicidal control system that the lift car is in service and is disinfection. Multiple synthetic fused quartz lenses stationary with its doors closed. Only then will the enable maximum surface irradiance, and dual passive- device activate its UV-C system to sanitize the lift car. infrared (PIR) and thermal sensors with LED www.remdale.co.uk Touchless Control Solutions thyssenkrupp Elevator has Elevator Pass operates like an launched several touchless control airplane boarding card. QR codes solutions for elevators. Touchless can be generated anytime via an Call and Elevator Pass are based app, or received via email, text on QR code technology to enable message or in paper form. The users to control and operate the user then scans this code at a elevator via smartphones or reader installed at the landing, wearables. With online and offline and the elevator calls are usage features, they are applicable generated automatically for the across a wide variety of segments, origin and destination floors. The including offices, hotels, hospitals solution was designed to be and residential buildings. Both are installed easily and does not available for elevators from require the use of an additional thyssenkrupp Elevator and other app. If the QR codes of elevators manufacturers. Touchless Call uses within a facility need to be QR codes placed at each landing changed, new ones can be easily and inside the cabin. Passengers created and instantly override the can use these to operate the previous codes. No internet elevator via a virtual control panel connection or smartphone is There are more than 50 elevators across Europe connected with Touchless Call, the company said. It and on their smartphones without required. Elevator Pass can eliminate the need for cabin calls, which having to touch buttons. www.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com helps facilitate social distancing in the cabin.

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