Cooling & Thermal Management
Thermal management refers to the process of using heat transfer and temperature monitoring devices to remove excess heat from one area to another. A thermal management system uses modern electronic tools and processes that help control thermal energy released by heat-generating components. When electronic devices give off excess heat, they become susceptible to errors and failure. If left unattended, the devices can catch fire. The computer is a good example. When someone has been intensely playing games for hours, the computer’s CPU and GPU become very hot and the game’s quality is affected. If this happens all the time, it will eventually affect the general condition of the device. This is why cooling & thermal management is essential for any electronic product. Read More
When electronic devices give off excess heat, they become susceptible to errors and failure. If left unattended, the devices can catch fire. The computer is a good example. When someone has been intensely playing games for hours, the computer’s CPU and GPU become very hot and the game’s quality is affected. If this happens all the time, it will eventually affect the general condition of the device. This is why cooling & thermal management is essential for any electronic product.
In electronics, cooling & thermal management means moving heat away from the product.
Techniques and Methodologies
- Convective air cooling is a cooling method that uses convection currents. Heat or warm air rises and moves away from the component. Cooler air gets in and replaces the warm air.
- Heat sinks are extremely popular and used by many in electronics. This thin metal object transfers heat released by a device into a medium. Thus, the heat is moved away from the device resulting to better temperature.
- Heat pipes move heat between two interfaces (hot and cold) using phase transition and thermal conductivity. Heat is released after the vapor travels through the heat pipe. The vapor turns back into liquid, thus releasing heat.
- Forced air cooling is when there is a positive flow (more air is driven into a system than what is being pumped out).
- Cold plates are thick metal plates equipped with flow paths that allow heat-transfer fluid to go through it. Excess electrical heat absorbed by the plates is then dissipated with the help of liquid cooling.
Applications
Cooling & thermal management are used for/in the following applications:
- Batteries
- Soldering
- Personal computers (specifically in CPUs and GPUs)
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AXIAL FAN, 200MM, 230VAC, 544CFM; Supply Voltage:230V; Current Type:AC; Fan Frame Size:245.5mm; External Depth:90mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:544cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:15.4m³/min; Noise Rating:-; Bearing Type:Ball; IP Rating:IP44 RoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN, 200MM, 115VAC, 550CFM; Supply Voltage:115V; Current Type:AC; Fan Frame Size:245.5mm; External Depth:90mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:550cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:15.58m³/min; Noise Rating:-; Bearing Type:Ball; IP Rating:IP44RoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN, 200MM, 115VAC, 506CFM; Supply Voltage:115V; Current Type:AC; Fan Frame Size:245.5mm; External Depth:90mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:506cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:14.32m³/min; Noise Rating:-; Bearing Type:Ball; IP Rating:IP54RoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN, 200MM, 230VAC, 547CFM; Supply Voltage:230V; Current Type:AC; Fan Frame Size:245.5mm; External Depth:90mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:547cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:15.48m³/min; Noise Rating:-; Bearing Type:Ball; IP Rating:IP54RoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN, 17MM, 3.3VDC, 0.353CFM, 5DBA; Supply Voltage:3.3V; Current Type:DC; Fan Frame Size:17mm; External Depth:5mm; Noise Rating:5dBA; Flow Rate - Imperial:0.353cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:0.01m3/min; Bearing Type:Sleeve; PowerRoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN, 127MM, 24VDC; Supply Voltage:24V; Current Type:DC; Fan Frame Size:127mm; External Depth:38mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:130cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:3.68m³/min; Noise Rating:48dBA; Bearing Type:Ball; Current Rating:- RoHS Compliant: Yes
AXIAL FAN; Supply Voltage:230V; Current Type:AC; Fan Frame Size:250mm; External Depth:87mm; Flow Rate - Imperial:645cu.ft/min; Flow Rate - Metric:1200m³/h; Noise Rating:58dBA; Bearing Type:Ball; Power Connection Type:Wire Leaded RoHS Compliant: Yes
