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Document ID (ISN)20856
CIS number 74-713
Year 1972
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Lachmann F.A.
Title Heating and ventilation of foundries
Original title Chauffage et ventilation dans les fonderies. [in French]
Bibliographic information Translation INRS 115 A-72, Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France 1972, 9p. Illus.
Abstract French translation of: Heating and ventilation of foundries. Foundry Trade Journal, London, United Kingdom, Sep. 1971, Vol.131, No.2858, p.379-380 and 383. Illus. The author examines some of the problems of ensuring a good working environment in foundries. He states the requirements for adequate heating and ventilation, considers the various factors involved (air-renewal in old and new buildings, dust collection, fume and smoke exhaust, air-pressure differential preventing air flowing from dirty areas to cleaner parts of plant, etc.). Brief description of ventilation and heating methods and equipment for obtaining an acceptable microclimate.
Descriptors (primary) ventilation; foundries; microclimate; heating
Descriptors (secondary) translation; pressurization
Document type -
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ventilation
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Heating and air conditioning