CEN/TR 16676:2014
(Main)Energy losses by industrial door
Energy losses by industrial door
This Technical Report gives simplified calculation relating to the energy losses through doors taking into account:
- heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference,
- air leakage through a closed door due to wind,
- air leakage through a closed door due to a chimney effect, and
- air infiltration with a door open (due to wind).
Energieverluste durch Industrietore
Dieser Technische Bericht enthält vereinfachte Berechnungsmodelle zur Ermittlung der Energieverluste von Toren unter Berücksichtigung
- des Wärmedurchgangs bei geschlossenem Tor anhand der Temperaturdifferenz;
- der Luftdurchlässigkeit durch ein geschlossenes Tor aufgrund von Wind;
- der Luftdurchlässigkeit durch ein geschlossenes Tor aufgrund von Schlotwirkung; und
- der Luftinfiltration durch ein geöffnetes Tor (aufgrund von Wind).
Perte d'énergie par les portes industrielles
Le présent Rapport technique fournit un calcul simplifié concernant la perte d'énergie par les portes, en tenant compte :
- de la transmission de chaleur due à la différence de température lorsque la porte est fermée ;
- des fuites d'air à travers une porte fermée dues au vent ;
- des fuites d'air à travers une porte fermée dues à un effet de cheminée ; et
- des infiltrations d'air (dues au vent) lorsque la porte est ouverte.
Energijske izgube pri vratih v industrijske prostore
To tehnično poročilo podaja poenostavljen izračun v povezavi z izgubo energije zaradi vrat, pri čemer se upošteva:
– prenos toplote pri zaprtih vratih zaradi temperaturne razlike,
– puščanje zraka skozi zaprta vrata zaradi vetra,
– puščanje zraka skozi zaprta vrata zaradi učinka dimnika in
– infiltracija zraka pri odprtih vratih (zaradi vetra).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Oct-2014
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 5 - Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 29-Oct-2014
- Due Date
- 07-Feb-2015
- Completion Date
- 29-Oct-2014
Overview
CEN/TR 16676:2014 - "Energy losses by industrial door" is a CEN Technical Report prepared by CEN/TC 33 that provides a simplified calculation method for estimating energy losses through industrial doors. It covers heat transmission and air movement effects both when the door is closed and when it is open, and is intended to support whole‑building energy assessments and practical specification decisions for industrial and commercial buildings.
Key topics
Scope and purpose
- Quantifies energy losses associated with industrial doors to complement product U‑value data and whole‑building energy planning.
- Emphasises that U‑value improvements alone may not deliver expected savings if doors remain open frequently.
Main loss mechanisms treated
- Heat transmission (closed door) - basic formula H = A · U · (Ti − To) and annual energy conversion to kWh.
- Air leakage through a closed door (wind-driven) - uses wind pressure (P = ½·ρ·v²) linked to measured door leakage curves to compute volumetric flow and heat loss.
- Air leakage through a closed door (stack/chimney effect) - computes pressure from indoor–outdoor temperature differences and height, then maps to leakage and energy loss.
- Infiltration when door is open (wind-driven) - simple Q = v · A · C model (C = 0.5–1) to estimate air exchange during opening cycles, plus heater activation and energy penalty calculations.
Inputs and outputs
- Uses door geometry, U‑value, air permeability class, local meteorological data (temperature, wind), building volume and heater capacity, and door operation patterns.
- Produces instantaneous power losses (W) and annual energy losses (kWh) for each mechanism.
Examples and data
- The report includes worked examples (e.g., Paris meteorological data), figures linking pressure to leakage, and guidance on correction factors for door orientation.
Applications
- Useful for:
- Building designers and energy modelers performing whole‑building energy assessments.
- Specification writers and procurement teams selecting door types and control systems.
- Facility managers and operations teams evaluating the operational impact of door cycles, lobbies, and rapid‑acting doors.
- Door manufacturers and testing bodies to communicate realistic in‑use energy impacts beyond laboratory U‑values.
- Practical decisions supported:
- Whether to invest in lower U‑value doors, rapid doors, vestibules, or automated controls.
- Estimating annual heating penalties from poor door operation or wind exposure.
Related standards
- EN 12428 - Calculation of thermal transmittance (U‑value) for industrial doors.
- EN 13241‑1 - Product standard for industrial, commercial and garage doors (complements this report).
Keywords: CEN/TR 16676:2014, energy losses, industrial door, heat transmission, air leakage, chimney effect, infiltration, U‑value, EN 12428, EN 13241-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TR 16676:2014 is a technical report published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Energy losses by industrial door". This standard covers: This Technical Report gives simplified calculation relating to the energy losses through doors taking into account: - heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference, - air leakage through a closed door due to wind, - air leakage through a closed door due to a chimney effect, and - air infiltration with a door open (due to wind).
This Technical Report gives simplified calculation relating to the energy losses through doors taking into account: - heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference, - air leakage through a closed door due to wind, - air leakage through a closed door due to a chimney effect, and - air infiltration with a door open (due to wind).
CEN/TR 16676:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 16676:2014
01-junij-2014
Energijske izgube pri vratih v industrijske prostore
Energy losses by industrial door
Energieverluste durch Industrietore
Perte d'énergie par les portes industrielles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TR 16676
ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 16676:2014 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 16676:2014
kSIST-TP FprCEN/TR 16676:2014
TECHNICAL REPORT
FINAL DRAFT
FprCEN/TR 16676
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
March 2014
ICS 91.060.50
English Version
Energy losses by industrial door
Perte d'énergie par les portes industrielles Energieverluste durch Industrietore
This draft Technical Report is submitted to CEN members for Technical Committee Approval. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 33.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a Technical Report. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a Technical Report.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. FprCEN/TR 16676:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Simplified calculation basis .5
3.1 Heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference .5
3.2 Air leakage with closed door by wind .6
3.3 Air leakage with closed door by chimney .7
3.4 Infiltration with door open (by wind).8
4 Results . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Local/metrological data . 10
4.3 Building/doors data (dimensions). 11
4.4 Building data (intended use) . 11
5 Results for heat transmission . 13
6 Results for air leakage by wind . 13
7 Results for air leakage by chimney effect . 14
8 Infiltration (open door) . 15
9 Summary . 17
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Foreword
This document (FprCEN/TR 16676:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Technical Committee Approval.
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Introduction
The calculation method in EN 12428 gives a U-value in W/m · K for thermal resistance of an industrial door
used for access of vehicles accompanied by pedestrians.
With a view to energy efficiency (energy saving) it should be remembered, however, that this performance is
only achieved when the door is closed.
In practice the evidence shows that doors are left open for longer periods than is perhaps necessary or
acceptable. Therefore, it is difficult to see how reducing U-values can improve energy efficiency without
radical changes in work place practices or operation mode of the door.
1)
In keeping with the whole building approach mandated by the EPBD building designers should be working
on a whole building principle rather than an elemental basis which results in a beneficial evaluation of those
factors in the construction of the building envelope that contribute significantly to energy conservation in the
buildings use.
Therefore, it is important that building designers and specification writers should seek to:
— set achievable values for products calculated in accordance with EN 13241-1;
— consider awareness of the classification possibilities and the availability and need to implement
appropriate technologies;
— consider specifying improved power operated doors specification including appropriate control systems;
— consider changes to supporting constructions (e.g. lobbies, screens);
— consider the use of double doors (e.g. insulated external doors, rapid acting internal doors for operational
use).
There is a common misconception that energy conservation is best achieved (only) through U-value
improvements.
Due to the nonlinear shape of the U-value/thickness graph there is a danger of achieving diminishing returns
from additional thickness of doors. Up to the present time, for the U-values commonly specified for
construction in the EU, there has been an approximately linear relationship but as the move to seek lower U-
values continues this is no longer the case.
Concern has been expressed that much of this good work is wasted as long as the practice of leaving doors
open for unnecessarily long periods prevails.
Therefore, a study with a simplified calculation basis has been undertaken by CEN/TC 33/WG 5 relating to the
energy losses through doors. This Technical Report does not replace the requirements of EN 13241-1
regarding EN 12428.
For the purpose of this Technical Report the term “door” and/or “doorset” is used as a general term for
“industrial door”.
1) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Directive 2002/91/EC).
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FprCEN/TR 16676:2014 (E)
1 Scope
This Technical Report gives simplified calculation relating to the energy losses through doors taking into
account:
— heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference,
— air leakage through a closed door due to wind,
— air leakage through a closed door due to a chimney effect, and
— air infiltration with a door open (due to wind).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 12428, Industrial, commercial and garage doors - Thermal transmittance - Requirements for the
calculation
EN 13241-1, Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Product standard - Part 1: Products without
fire resistance or smoke control characteristics
3 Simplified calculation basis
3.1 Heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference
— Heat transmission coefficient U in W/m · K is measured by notified bodies and calculated per door
configuration (according to EN 13241-1).
— Outside temperature is taken out of Table 1.
— Heat transmission is then calculated with:
H = A⋅U⋅ (T− T )
t i o
where
H is the power losses by heat transmission, in watts (W);
t
A
is the area of exposed surface, in square metres (m );
T is the inside air temperature, in Celsius (°C);
i
T
is the outside air temperature, in Celsius (°C).
o
— Energy losses per year will be calculated with:
h⋅ C ⋅ H
h t
E =
t
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where
E is the energy losses per year by heat transmission, in kilogram watts per hour (kWh);
t
h is the time per day exposed to ΔT = (T – T ) (hours = heating hours);
i o
C is the amount of heating days per year, meaning inside temperature above outside temperature.
h
3.2 Air leakage with closed door by wind
2 3 2
— Connection between pressure difference P (P (N/m )) and air leakage in m /m · h is measured by
a r
notified bodies and put in a graphic.
— Wind speed is taken out of Table 1.
— Wind pressure on door is calculated with:
P= ⋅ v ⋅ρ
where
P is the wind pressure, in newtons per square metre (N/m );
v
is the wind speed, in metres per second (m/s);
ρ is the density of air, in 1 293 kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m ).
— With this wind pressure the air leakage is taken out of Figure 1.
Key
pressure difference P (P (N/m ))
X
a
3 2
Y leakage in m /m · h
Figure 1 — Air leakage
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— Air volume flow by wind p
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2015
Energijske izgube pri vratih v industrijske prostore
Energy losses by industrial door
Energieverluste durch Industrietore
Perte d'énergie par les portes industrielles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 16676:2014
ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 16676
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
October 2014
ICS 91.060.50
English Version
Energy losses by industrial door
Perte d'énergie par les portes industrielles Energieverluste durch Industrietore
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 28 July 2014. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 33.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 16676:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Simplified calculation basis .5
3.1 Heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference .5
3.2 Air leakage with closed door by wind .6
3.3 Air leakage with closed door by chimney .7
3.4 Infiltration with door open (by wind).8
4 Results . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Local/metrological data . 10
4.3 Building/doors data (dimensions). 11
4.4 Building data (intended use) . 11
5 Results for heat transmission . 13
6 Results for air leakage by wind . 13
7 Results for air leakage by chimney effect . 14
8 Infiltration (open door) . 15
9 Summary . 17
Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 16676:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Introduction
The calculation method in EN 12428 gives a U-value in W/m · K for thermal resistance of an industrial door
used for access of vehicles accompanied by pedestrians.
With a view to energy efficiency (energy saving) it should be remembered, however, that this performance is
only achieved when the door is closed.
In practice the evidence shows that doors are left open for longer periods than is perhaps necessary or
acceptable. Therefore, it is difficult to see how reducing U-values can improve energy efficiency without
radical changes in work place practices or operation mode of the door.
)
In keeping with the whole building approach mandated by the EPBD building designers should be working
on a whole building principle rather than an elemental basis which results in a beneficial evaluation of those
factors in the construction of the building envelope that contribute significantly to energy conservation in the
buildings use.
Therefore, it is important that building designers and specification writers should seek to:
— set achievable values for products calculated in accordance with EN 13241-1;
— consider awareness of the classification possibilities and the availability and need to implement
appropriate technologies;
— consider specifying improved power operated doors specification including appropriate control systems;
— consider changes to supporting constructions (e.g. lobbies, screens);
— consider the use of double doors (e.g. insulated external doors, rapid acting internal doors for operational
use).
There is a common misconception that energy conservation is best achieved (only) through U-value
improvements.
Due to the nonlinear shape of the U-value/thickness graph there is a danger of achieving diminishing returns
from additional thickness of doors. Up to the present time, for the U-values commonly specified for
construction in the EU, there has been an approximately linear relationship but as the move to seek lower U-
values continues this is no longer the case.
Concern has been expressed that much of this good work is wasted as long as the practice of leaving doors
open for unnecessarily long periods prevails.
Therefore, a study with a simplified calculation basis has been undertaken by CEN/TC 33/WG 5 relating to the
energy losses through doors. This Technical Report does not replace the requirements of EN 13241-1
regarding EN 12428.
For the purpose of this Technical Report the term “door” and/or “doorset” is used as a general term for
“industrial door”.
1)
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Directive 2002/91/EC).
1 Scope
This Technical Report gives simplified calculation relating to the energy losses through doors taking into
account:
— heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference,
— air leakage through a closed door due to wind,
— air leakage through a closed door due to a chimney effect, and
— air infiltration with a door open (due to wind).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 12428, Industrial, commercial and garage doors - Thermal transmittance - Requirements for the
calculation
EN 13241-1, Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Product standard - Part 1: Products without
fire resistance or smoke control characteristics
3 Simplified calculation basis
3.1 Heat transmission with closed door by temperature difference
— Heat transmission coefficient U in W/m · K is measured by notified bodies and calculated per door
configuration (according to EN 13241-1).
— Outside temperature is taken out of Table 1.
— Heat transmission is then calculated with:
H = A⋅U⋅ (T− T )
t i o
where
H is the power losses by heat transmission, in watts (W);
t
A
is the area of exposed surface, in square metres (m );
T is the inside air temperature, in Celsius (°C);
i
T
is the outside air temperature, in Celsius (°C).
o
— Energy losses per year will be calculated with:
h⋅ C ⋅ H
h t
E =
t
where
E is the energy losses per year by heat transmission, in kilogram watts per hour (kWh);
t
h is the time per day exposed to ΔT = (T – T ) (hours = heating hours);
i o
C is the amount of heating days per year, meaning inside temperature above outside temperature.
h
3.2 Air leakage with closed door by wind
2 3 2
— Connection between pressure difference P (P (N/m )) and air leakage in m /m · h is measured by
a r
notified bodies and put in a graphic.
— Wind speed is taken out of Table 1.
— Wind pressure on door is calculated with:
P= ⋅ v ⋅ρ
where
P is the wind pressure, in newtons per square metre (N/m );
v
is the wind speed, in metres per second (m/s);
ρ is the density of air, in 1,293 kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m ).
— With this wind pressure the air leakage is taken out of Figure 1.
Key
pressure difference P (P (N/m ))
X
a
3 2
Y leakage in m /m · h
Figure 1 — Air leakage
— Air volume flow by wind pressure is calculated with:
airleakage⋅ A
Q =
v
3 600
where
3 2
air leakage is in cubic metres/square metre × hour (m /m · h);
Q is
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