A significant portion of energy costs in industrial facilities stem from heat loss due to the frequent opening and closing of shipping doors or their constant opening. Research shows that approximately 25 percent of the total heat in factories escapes through these doors. An experimental study conducted by the Technical University of Madrid reveals that high-performance air curtains can reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning systems by more than 30 percent. This results in heating systems operating more intensively in winter, increasing energy costs.

Çukurova Thermal Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü highlights the steps needed to minimize heat loss from factory shipment gates during the winter months and the potential savings in operating budgets. Here are the details…

25 percent of heat in factories escapes through doors

A significant portion of energy costs in industrial facilities stem from heat loss due to the frequent opening and closing of shipping doors or their constant opening. Measurements reveal that approximately 25 percent of a factory’s total heat is lost through these doors. This causes heating and cooling systems to work harder, thus increasing energy costs.

Çukurova Heating Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü stated that minimizing heat losses from factories’ shipping gates during the winter months directly contributes to the operating budget, and shared the following information:

A 1°C decrease in ambient temperature increases energy bills by 20 percent

In this period where rising energy costs are straining budgets, preventing heat loss from open shipping doors in warehouses, hangars, and logistics centers, especially factories, has become a critical need. This is because a mere 1°C drop in indoor temperature can increase energy costs by up to 20%. Air curtains offer an effective solution to this problem, keeping indoor air in and outdoor air out, reducing heat loss and increasing energy efficiency.

It is possible to save more than 30 percent

An experimental study conducted by the Technical University of Madrid also reveals that high-efficiency air curtains save more than 30 percent in energy consumption of air conditioning systems.

“Air curtains not only save energy but also increase indoor comfort,” said Osman Ünlü.

Heat losses from shipping doors can be prevented.

At Çukurova Isı, we prevent heat loss from the shipping doors of industrial facilities, warehouses, hangars, and logistics centers with the air curtains we develop. In this context, we recommend our customers the Silversun SACH series air curtains for above-door applications and the Silversun SACV series gas-fired air curtains for vertical installation next to doors.

It reduces the negative conditions that employees are exposed to

“With Silversun air curtains, we also reduce the negative conditions employees are exposed to by preventing cold drafts at doorways. This increases employee satisfaction, comfort, and productivity. We also support the maintenance of hygiene standards by preventing dust, particles, and contaminants from entering food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive production areas in particular.”