ROYAL Boon Edam’s revolving doors have helped save energy for years and now in an important breakthrough, the group has introduced a sophisticated software that calculates energy savings.

The software, developed in close cooperation with the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, will enable users to quantify the energy-saving benefit of revolving doors.
“The Energy Savings Calculation Software generates a building-, location-and climate-specific analysis of the energy lost through the entrance of a building, by comparing an entrance with a revolving door installation and those with other door types in similar scenarios,” says a spokesman for the Netherlands-based company.
“The calculation is based on building dimensions, orientation, air permeability and required ambient temperature. The results of the analysis include energy savings in kWh and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in kg per month, analysis of draught prevention and pay-back calculation, highlighting the substantial difference revolving doors can make in the attempt to save energy, money and reduce CO2 emissions.”
Boon Edam developed the software following an increased interest in reliable energy savings calculation tools worldwide in recent years.
Boon Edam revolving doors have contributed to energy conservation for more than 100 years by reducing energy loss and preventing draughts. Among the leading organisations that have recognised the benefits of revolving door is the Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
For Boon Edam’s customers worldwide, the software offers a scientific method to calculate energy benefits and thereby help install the right type of entrance for a building in any given circumstance.