Convective Air Flow from Typical Heat Sources
Convective air flow from typical heat sources - like people, computers, radiators and more
The table below indicates the convective heat flow generated by some common heat sources.
Source | Convective Air Flow (liter/sec) Load Calculator! | ||
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1.1 m (3.5 ft) above floor | 1.8 m (6 ft) above floor | ||
Room with height < 3 m | People, sitting relaxed | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 |
People, sitting working | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 | |
People, standing working | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 | |
Fax | 15 - 20 | 30 - 40 | |
Table lamp, fluorescent tube | 3 - 5 | 10 - 15 | |
Table lamp, bulb | 10 - 15 | 25 - 30 | |
PC | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 | |
Copy machine | 15 - 30 | 40 - 70 | |
Window /m2 | 3 - 5 | 3 - 5 | |
Radiator | 5 - 10 | 5 - 10 | |
Room with height > 3 m | People, sitting relaxed | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 |
People, sitting working | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 | |
People, standing working | 15 - 20 | 40 - 50 | |
Over head projector | 20 - 30 | 60 - 70 | |
TV and video | 20 - 30 | 50 - 60 | |
Window /m2 | 3 - 5 | 3 - 5 | |
Radiator | 5 - 10 | 5 - 10 | |
Industry | People, moderate work | 40 - 50 | |
People, heavy work | 40 - 50 | ||
Welding machine | 100 - 150 | ||