Cooling device and system for a plasma arc torch and associated method
US7470872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/28
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plasma arc generation system includes a power module operably engaged with a plasma arc torch head portion and adapted to provide an electrical current for causing an arc at the torch head portion or generating a plasma. A cooling device is operably engaged with the power module so as to direct a fluid thereto for cooling the power module. The cooling device is configured such that the fluid directly contacts the power module to receive heat therefrom generated by the power module. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
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