Cooling and heating system for an equipment enclosure using a vortex tube
AssigneeMarconi Communications, Inc.
InventorsNihad Dukhan, Mark Cress, Michael R. Cosley
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Abstract
A cooling and heating system using a vortex tube is disclosed. The system is attached to an equipment enclosure used for telecommunications, cable television and the like where a cold airstream from the vortex tube is directed to the sealed upper chamber of the enclosure, the upper chamber typically containing heat generating electronic components. The hot airstream generated by the vortex tube can be used to maintain an elevated temperature which prolongs the life of certain batteries and enhances their efficiency. Cold plates, heat exchangers, air jets and the like may be used in conjunction with the vortex tube to increase the cooling or heating of preselected components or items.
Claims7
A cooling and heating system for an equipment enclosure employing a vortex tube comprising:
- an equipment enclosure having a first components chamber and a second battery chamber and items therein to be cooled and/or heated;
- a vortex tube with a hot exhaust and a cold exhaust, said vortex tube operatively connected to said component and battery chambers;
- a compressed gas tank operatively connected to said vortex tube and in close proximity thereto;
- a compressor operatively connected to said gas tank, said compressor having an inlet and an outlet;
- an air filter and dryer connected to said inlet of said compressor;
- and wherein
- said vortex tube cold exhaust communicates with said first components chamber in said enclosure and said vortex tube hot exhaust communicates with said second battery chamber in said enclosure.
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