Abstract

  Introduction

  Methodology

  Analysis

  Conclusions

  Acknowledgements

  Appendix
 

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Analysis of Results:

In our hypothesis, we were seeking to prove that by having both sets of double doors, less heat loss would occur.

Looking at the graph of hobo 2 and 3 on the composite hobo graph, it becomes apparent that while there is a considerable temperature change inside the vestibule space (hobo 2) it seems to affect hobo 3 by only 3 degrees.  This is not significant  considering that hobo 2 has a twenty degree temperature swing.

However, in looking at the wind velocity charts it is visible that there is a difference in having one or two double sliding doors. 

The dark blue line indicates wind velocities taken when both doors are operable and the vestibule heater is turned off. 

The red line indicates wind velocities taken when both doors are operable and the heater being turned on to 70 degrees (the normal temperature for the vestibule).

The light blue line indicates wind velocities taken when only the inner doors are left operable and the heater is once again turned off.  This line is most significant because it has the highest peaks.

When both doors are operable we see lower wind speeds entering the airport whereas keeping only one door operable allows greater wind speeds to enter through the airport entrance.  The heater seems to have made little difference, except for thermal comfort of the occupants entering and leaving the airport.