Ventilation heat losses through factory shed entrances. Zum Problem der Luftungswarmeverluste an Hallentoren.

Argues that heat losses and ingress of cold air through factory doors are best reduced by the use of air locks and air curtains. Derives equations defining heat losses through unprotected doors. Illustrates air balance of an industrial shed. Diagrammatically illustrates in a graph relation of heat losses to size of entrance. Treats methods and effectiveness of reducing heat losses by air curtains and air locks respectively. Recommends unheated air locks except for circumstances dictating use of air curtains.

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