Case Study
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport T3
Supporting the Advancement of Central China’s Largest Airport
Background
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport opened a new terminal in 2017, Terminal 3, which required a baggage handling system (BHS) capable of not only meeting anticipated growth, but bringing about improved tracking and ensuring CAAC compliance.
24.5M
domestic passengers during 2018
16,800
combined TTS hourly baggage processing capacity
3M+
bags processed since install
Solution
Supporting future growth
Daifuku Airport Technologies provided and installed an Integrated Baggage Handling System (BHS) centered around four Tilt Tray Systems (TTS) systems providing 1,462 trays linked with over 350 chutes. The installed system, totaling 16 km of conveyors, also comprises of Vertical Sorting Units (VSU) and Early Baggage Storage (EBS) lines, and is fully integrated with an CAAC compliant baggage inspection system.
Wuhan’s Tilt Tray Sorter key features:
- Induction flow rate of 1 in 2 trays
- Standard tray pitch of 1200mm
- Spiral bend radius of 3.65m
- Fully enclosed track
- Fitted with hot standby PLC based controls system
- Maximum incline/decline angle of 10°
- Integrated cable routing
- Maximum single tray load of 60kg
Outcome
Successfully managing high volumes during peak periods
Since installation was completed in 2017, the airport has processed over 3.15 million bags (as at June 2019) and has successfully managed volumes during peak seasons. The installed system also provides the capacity for up to 40 million passengers per year, ensuring the airport can meet expected future growth. The installed system successfully manages volumes during peak season.
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