Kooltronic Blog Topic: Cooling Basics

Open-loop (forced ventilation) and closed-loop cooling are two of the most common methods to regulate enclosure temperatures and protect heat-sensitive equipment. Learn how to decide which cabinet cooling method is better for your application.

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The corrosive atmospheres found in wastewater and chemical processing plants can quickly deteriorate metal enclosures (and the equipment within). Learn how to protect and prolong sensitive electronic components located in harsh environments.

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As a follow-up to our last blog post, our experts have compiled another 7 tips to help keep the contents of your electrical enclosure cool, dry, and running optimally.

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These 7 cooling tips will help you configure your electrical enclosure to run cool and dry from the beginning, ensuring efficient and reliable system operation for many years.

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You can ensure optimal product performance and long service life with periodic filter maintenance. Plus, routine filter replacement offers a number of additional benefits. Click to learn more.

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If a reliable supply of clean water is available, then a water-to-air heat exchanger can be the ideal solution for cooling applications within extreme contaminant or high-temperature environments. Learn how these units work, and understand the benefits one can expect when using a water-to-air heat exchanger.

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An air-to-air heat exchanger can be an efficient and cost-effective choice for certain enclosure cooling applications. But how, exactly, do they work? Knowing how these units operate can help you decide if they are right for your equipment cooling needs.

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The application of cooling for enclosures and electrical cabinets is different than that of homes and buildings. Learn when enclosure air conditioners are needed instead of their comfort cooling counterparts.

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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has set standards, or ratings, for the various types of electrical enclosures commonly used in industrial and other applications. It is important to have a good understanding of these NEMA enclosure ratings, especially when choosing a compatible enclosure cooling solution.

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Excess heat can destroy the sensitive electronic components housed within control cabinets and electrical enclosures. Overlooking this issue, or waiting to address the enclosure heat problem can prove to be a costly mistake.

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Having a general understanding of these common enclosure cooling terms will simplify the task of finding a thermal management solution.

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Considering these factors can help you to avoid common mistakes and achieve optimal results when using an enclosure cooling fan.

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One notable factor that can negatively impact a successful enclosure installation is heat, which can come from electrical components, ambient air and other sources. Knowing these electrical panel cooling secrets can help you to protect your enclosure installation and the sensitive equipment inside.

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Before choosing an application-specific enclosure cooling solution, you need to consider some very important questions.

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Many factors affect the selection of electrical enclosure cooling units. Outdoor applications add additional concerns that need to be accounted for. Make sure to address these factors to avoid problems, and ensure the reliability of heat-sensitive equipment.

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Reliability and avoiding downtime are some of the most important goals for any electrical enclosure application. To achieve this, enclosure cooling devices that are used need to protect equipment from the adverse temperatures and conditions that are encountered. In order for this to be accomplished, there are several best practices that customers should expect to receive from their specialized air conditioner manufacturer to ensure they are receiving the highest quality product.

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In most industrial environments, a properly applied enclosure air conditioner can last 15 years or longer. Like all mechanical devices however it will eventual need replacement. Once the existing air conditioner has reached its end-of-life cycle (or has been damaged), typically maintenance technicians or the end user prefer to replace the unit with an identical model as the original air conditioner. In many cases the unit is still available; this makes the replacement process fairly easy, as cutouts and bolt patterns remain the same. However, what happens when an exact replacement is not available?

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Regular maintenance pays big benefits, make sure you have a plan!

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Kiosks typically contain sensitive electronics that include CPUs, printers and LCD touch-screens. In most applications, when a kiosk is located indoors, auxiliary cooling is not required. The small amount of heat produced inside a typical kiosk is dissipated by convection. However, if the conditions yield slightly elevated temperatures near the upper limits of acceptability, the addition of an air moving device, such as a fan, is an inexpensive method for dissipating the heat.

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When cooling an electrical enclosure, the airflow is an important factor to consider. However, to add to the complexity, different cooling products use air differently.Here is a "must know" concept to ensure success for your application. In order to make this distinction, it’s important to know the difference between open and closed-loop cooling, and why one system may be the better option for a specific application

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It is generally recommended that enclosures housing sensitive electronic components have a cooling unit installed to ensure trouble-free operation and a long lifespan. In the past, the maintenance procedure involved..

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Don't assume the air you plan to utilize is clean enough to use traditional enclosure cooling methods. These questions will help guide you to a successful installation.

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Thinking about thermal management early in the electrical enclosure design process can save a lot of trouble and expense later. Read these 10 enclosure cooling considerations to learn how you can avoid problems and save time and money.

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When discussing cooling options, heat exchangers are a product that is often overlooked. The reason for this is many people are

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