DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) launched its cooled, open air fan zone yesterday as interest in the FIFA 2014 World Cup increased with the beginning of the knockout stage.
Showing all matches until the final on July 13, the Brazil 2014 Fan Zone at Katara is not just about celebrating the most watched event in world football, but also to implement and test cooling technology which is part of the SC’s research and development efforts in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™.
In line with a promise to deliver an amazing fan experience, the SC vowed the Brazil 2014 Fan Zone would be cooled to an optimal temperature below 30 Degrees Celsius during the matches by using a number of technologies. That milestone was reached last evening when fans came along to the Fan Zone to enjoy the matches — Brazil vs Chile and Colombia vs Uruguay.
Not only will the technology be used at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, it will also allow for countries with similar climates in the region to host major sporting events.
Four cooling columns located at strategic points within the venue deliver cooled air into the fan zone. The flexible cooling system then responds to different climatic conditions, using a range of delivery methods.
These include dedicated ventilation units providing sufficient cooled air to meet the internal condition across all occupied zones, high level jet nozzles restrict prevailing winds, while low level diffusers provide comfort to the spectators, mechanically adjustable dampers regulating the air with an external weather station providing real time data and cooling mist injected in to the venue, enhancing the cooling effect. The Peninsula
