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stack effect [′stak i‚fekt] (mechanical engineering) The pressure difference between the confined hot gas in a chimney or stack and the cool outside air surrounding the outlet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Openable windows assist with natural ventilation, and hot air is dissipated at high outlets through the stack effect. Tall buildings create their own stack effect that pulls air into the ground floors. Heat rises through the stack effect and is dissipated by openable louvres. |
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