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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study

BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study
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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study - 1

BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MAKES FAST CONNECTIONS Terminal 3 offers a swift, pleasant and modern airport experience reinforcing Changi’s award-winning reputation for exceptional service. A major aviation hub in Southeast Asia, Changi is recognised as one of the most advanced and passenger-friendly airports in the world. The ultra-modern facility has 19 Airbus A380-compatible gates, including eight in the new Terminal 3. In fact, the world’s first A380 commercial flight operated by Singapore Airlines made its debut in Changi Airport. HIGHLIGHTS > BEUMER Group personnel operates the baggage control room 24/7 to ensure optimum system availability and performance. > Terminal 3 is designed to accommodate the requirements of a growing hub operation. > Baggage remains in the same dedicated totes during transport and storage. > Changi Airport continually meets the expectations of the passengers whose feedback contributed to the airport’s tradition of excellence.

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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study - 2

With such an impressive pedigree, expectations for Changi’s baggage handling system were high. Maximum operating performance, security, efficiency and reliability were musts for the chosen supplier. LEADING THE PROJECT The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (managing Changi Airport at that time) awarded the contract to BEUMER Group, who designed and engineered the new inter-terminal baggage transfer system, including a state-of-the-art computer control system. BEUMER Group was also appointed leader of a consortium to build and the fully automated the baggage sorting system for Terminal...

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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study - 3

BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM SCOPE Among Changi Airport’s specifications for Terminal 3, the highest priorities were fast, safe, reliable and flexible transport of baggage. Short processing time was required to handle each bag from check-in to selected make-up position. To meet Changi’s requirements, the system for Terminal 3 is based on two tilt-tray sorters, a 13,000 m (42,651 ft) CrisBag® system for the high-speed connection between terminals and for early baggage storage, check-in conveyors, racetracks, claim carousels and a SCADA control system. FIRST CRISBAG™ INSTALLATION IN ASIA Changi...

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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study - 4

CHECK-IN During baggage check-in, the baggage handling system (BHS) interfaces with airlines’ departure control systems to obtain the baggage source messages (BSM).The BHS processes the BSMs, which are used to identify, route and track the bags all the way to their intended destination. The baggage handling system allows 100% hold baggage screening. TILT-TRAY SORTERS IN MAIN BAG ROOM The two tilt-tray sorters in the main bag room are our quiet, highly reliable from the Crisplant® product range with a low-maintenance electronic tilt mechanism. The induction conveyors feed bags from...

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BEUMER Singapore Changi Airport Case Study - 5

TUNNEL TRANSFER Transfer operations always become more complicated with three terminals, and transfer speed is clearly of the essence. With a point-to-point transport speed of 7 m (23 ft) per second, the CrisBag® is ideal for high-speed baggage transportation. The 1,200 m (3,937 ft) underground tunnel connecting Terminals 1,2 and 3 features a two-storey track in each direction and is optimised for the highest possible throughput. The conveyance time for baggage of transfer passengers making connections at different terminals is required to be as short as possible without compromising...

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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL SYSTEM The airport’s challenging software demands have been met by using BEUMER Group’s advanced high-level control system. The control system, a vital component, ensures flexible and reliable performance in the new terminal. The sort allocation computer (SAC) allocates baggage destinations and automatically performs continuous updates based on the current flight schedule via an interface to the flight information system (FIS). The SAC also handles the CrisBag® early bag storage, including optimum use of the storage. The control system is built for more than 99.99%...

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By ensuring uniform speed at both sections where a tote travels from one section to the next, the control system prevents unnecessary tote wear and tear and extends tote lifetime. Longer lifetime of working components has also been achieved by dividing the transport lines into modules, each with a motor. SERVICE FIT FOR A WINNER To ensure maximum operational security for the airport’s baggage handling system, Changi Airport Group (Singapore), who has taken over from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore as the licensee to operate Changi Airport, entered a full operations and maintenance...

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›› Two S-2000M tilt-tray sorters ›› 16 automatic inductions ›› Belt conveyors ›› Early baggage storage for 2,200 bags ›› 100% automatic HBS system ›› Capacity: 10,800 bags/hour TERMINAL 3 OVERVIEW ›› CrisBag® system based on s tandard and oversize totes r unning on same track ›› Transport speed: Up to 7 m/sec (23 ft/sec) ›› Length: 13 km (8+ miles) ›› Early baggage storage capacity: 4,000 totes ›› High-speed transfer lines between Terminals 1, 2 and 3 ›› Capacity: 2,700 totes/hour per line ›› Two S-3000E tilt-tray sorters ›› Check-in conveyors ›› Automatic inductions ›› Racetracks ››...

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