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Air curtains

Scope note

Streams of high-velocity, temperature-controlled air which are directed downward across an opening to prevent transfer of heat across it, thus making it possible to air condition a space having an open entrance.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002838

Broader Terms used

<doorway components>

Term used for

air doors
doors, air

Equivalent Terms used

air curtain

Created

13yrs ago

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