Selecting an airflow generator for a system
US6920797B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A test apparatus includes a plurality of sensors placed proximate an airflow generator (e.g. a fan) to measure flow rates in respective sub-regions. The test apparatus also includes a controller (e.g., test software) to calculate an operating point of the airflow generator based on flow rate data from the sensors and to determine if the operating print falls within a predefined operating range of the airflow generator. Based on this determination, the controller is able to indicate if the airflow generator is appropriate for use in a given system chassis.
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