Background

Why Railways Need Advanced Air-Barrier Solutions

The [Industry] sector demands consistent environmental control, reliable hygiene standards, and efficient entryway management. Whether it involves maintaining temperature balance, preventing insects, controlling contamination, or ensuring smooth customer and staff movement, Mitzvah provides engineered solutions tailored to real operational challenges. Our products are trusted across India by leading brands in the [Industry] segment for their durability, ease of installation, and long-term performance.

Hot air infiltration at doors

Hot air infiltration at doors

Creates thermal discomfort; RMPU overworks

Uneven temperature distribution

Uneven temperature distribution

Hot spots near doors, cold spots mid-coach

High compressor load

High compressor load

Increased energy consumption & HVAC wear

Passenger complaints

Passenger complaints

Impacts overall service experience

Temperature leakage during halts & direction changes

Temperature leakage during halts & direction changes

Significant heat spike across the coach

High operational cost

High operational cost

Lower RMPU set-points = higher AC load

Solution

High-Performance Rail-Grade Air Curtains

Our air curtains are engineered for rail environments:

Our air curtains are engineered for rail environments:

Optimized for high-speed airflow isolation Maintain indoor comfort at higher RMPU set-points (24°C instead of 21°C) Reduce compressor run-time Prevent heat, dust, insects, and odor from entering coaches Enhance passenger comfort, especially at door-entry zones Improve system reliability under dynamic train motion

Additional Rail-Ready Options:

Additional Rail-Ready Options:

• Custom mounting designs for LHB / Vande Bharat coaches • Low-noise rail-specific blower configurations • Fire-safe materials • OEM integration support

Background

Why Air Curtains Work on Trains

Using controlled airflow at ~2.7 m/s (reported during test) to create an invisible barrier, air curtains prevent mixing of hot outdoor air with cooled indoor air. Recommendations suggest increasing blower speed to 3.0–3.5 m/s for optimal performance per AMCA guidelines. Uniform temperature maps from the trial show significantly flatter spatial gradients in C6 (with air curtain) compared to C5 (without).

Recommendation

Mitzvah Solutions for Railways

Vande Bharat / LHB Coaches

Vande Bharat / LHB Coaches

• High-speed air curtains (rail-grade)

Pantry Areas

Pantry Areas

• Heavy-duty high-temperature barrier air curtains

Door Areas

Door Areas

• Low-noise air curtains with optimized throw

OEM / Modern Coach Factories

OEM / Modern Coach Factories

• Custom integration + testing & commissioning support

Background

Customer Impact Summary

Reduced passenger complaints Improved energy efficiency (higher RMPU setpoints) More balanced cabin temperatures Less thermal shock during direction changes Improved AC reliability in Indian summers Optimized operational cost for Railways

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do air curtains affect air-conditioning efficiency?

Yes, positively. Trials show reduced compressor load and ability to operate at higher set-points.

Are they reliable during train movement and vibration?

What maintenance is required?

What airflow speed is recommended?