Fanhouse
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002171
A structure housing the main ventilation fan or fans for a mine. This building is typically located at the surface near a mine shaft or adit, drawing air through the underground workings. The fanhouse maintains the necessary airflow for worker safety and to dilute harmful gases.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002171 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Fanhaus; Spanish: casa del ventilador; French: bâtiment du ventilateur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002171",
"term": "Fanhouse",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A structure housing the main ventilation fan or fans for a mine. This building is typically located at the surface near a mine shaft or adit, drawing air through the underground workings. The fanhouse maintains the necessary airflow for worker safety and to dilute harmful gases.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Fanhaus",
"es": "casa del ventilador",
"fr": "bâtiment du ventilateur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fanhouse/"
}
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