downdraft

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:an airstream with a significant downward directional component of velocity. Often occurs adjacent to cold surfaces. It may be generated artificially by air curtains, air doors etc.

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draught

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:excessive air movement in an occupied enclosure causing discomfort. [EN 12792-2003, 114]:unwanted local cooling of a body caused by movement of air and is related to temperature.

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draught proofing

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:the action of filling the gaps around doors and windows, in order to prevent outside cold air leaking into the building, causing draughts.(see weatherstripping; caulking).

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