As much as we’d prefer to be able to use just unforced, natural convection cooling, many designs and installations simply cannot be cooled adequately by the low level and uncertainty of airflow that this low-cost, reliable approach offers. Instead, it’s very common to use one or more fans to force the air at a known volume and velocity through the enclosure or chassis … [Read more...]
Pfannenberg Filter Mats Extend Service Life 300%
Fluted Filter Mats Reduce Maintenance in High Airflow Electrical Enclosure Cooling Pfannenberg, a leading global manufacturer of thermal management technologies, has re-engineered the filter mat for its 4th generation Filterfans for electrical enclosures. Filterfans 4.0 spin optimized fins and rotor blades to maximize airflow with minimal energy consumption and employ … [Read more...]
Waterproof DC fans designed for Washdown Applications… Orion Fans Delivers IP68-rated DC Fans For Harsh Environments
Orion Fans has expanded its DC axial fan product family with the addition of IP68-rated versions. Offering protection from dust and water, the IP68-rated DC fans are designed for harsh outdoor and demanding washdown applications including alternative energy, commercial refrigeration, food & beverage processing, marine, outdoor machinery, outdoor telecom systems, … [Read more...]
Air Ionization Techniques for the Cooling of Electronic Devices: Analysis of the Different Effects of Design Features on Cooling Performance
Rotary fans have been used to cool electronic devices using forced convection applications to achieve the required heat transfer dissipation. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend to miniaturize the size and maximize the efficiency of the electronic devices which, in turn, increases heat generation. The use of rotary fan cooling conflicts with these new trends due … [Read more...]
Managing Cooling Fan Noise In Product Design
ABSTRACT Cooling fan noise is a system property determined as much by thermal and mechanical design and fan selection as by a fan’s acoustical design. While even the quietest fan can be used in a noisy manner, a significant fraction of unpleasant surprises can be avoided. NOMENCLATURE C Numerical constant D … [Read more...]
