Why Vortex Tube Panel Coolers are getting used more for Cooling Electrical Panels

Why Vortex Tube Panel Coolers are getting used more for Cooling Electrical Panels

Vortex tubes create freezing air from compressed air and are used as air conditioners for cooing control panels - even cameras in hot environments.  Main complaint against using vortex tube cooling units for air conditioning is the cost of compressed air but in fact, standard air conditioners keep rising in cost.  As HCFC's are eliminated, the choices for cooling media become high pressure carbon dioxide or dangerous ammonia and all have added costs - and they still leave a carbon footprint.  Vortex tube units use only compressed air - "the very air you breathe".   They are extremely reliable with no maintenance, not subject to vibration, last for years with nothing to break down, and keep control panels at a positive pressure to keep out moisture and dirt so harsh environments are ideally suited for their use.  Regular air conditioners need filters replaced with increasing disposal costs.  As energy sources become more green, and air compressors become more efficient, the cost of using and operating vortex tube panel coolers becomes more attractive compared to the rising costs of regular air conditioners,  That is before even considering the cost of repair for air conditioners as available service personnel become more of a premium in the future.   All these factors need to be considered.  An essentially green technology, with no maintenance looks much more attractive when contrasted against all the factors involved in air conditioning.

Fully agree! Physics and chemistry cannot be bent! Tons of compressed air or Instrument Air must be provided to cool large cabinets or even containers! So pls try to cool small samples only! Fjs

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Thanks for sharing this info, would be good to provide details also how and when to select and prefer vortex coolers rather than ACs. We have seen an integrator designed big analyzer houses to be cooled with them while we have provided ex proof ACs and contractor didn't realize the difference. Bought the cheaper system and then had to buy compressors to supply instrument air.!!!!

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Andrés Durán

Ingeniero de dise?o en Mattsa Furnance Company

7 年

Can you send me more information at [email protected]. Thanks in advance.

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Frederick Cabalce

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Senior Manager at SM Development Corporation

7 年

Can you send me more information, brochures and literatures regarding this product at [email protected]. Thank you

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Kumarjit Singh

Instrumentation Specialist in PRE-FEED/FEED/Detailing-LNG/Biorefinery/Petrochemicals/Chemical/Pipeline projects

7 年

can it be used to cool analyzer enclosures down to 35 degc in present of ambient temperature 55 degc ( compressed air operating at 55 degc as well)

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