Vortex-based temperature control system and method
US8820095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2874
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vortex-based temperature control system comprises a test chamber configured to receive a test article therein, a sensor disposed within the test chamber for detecting a temperature within the test chamber, a first vortex tube coupled to the test chamber for providing a heating airflow to the test chamber, and a second vortex tube coupled to the test chamber for providing a cooling airflow to the test chamber. The system also comprises a temperature controller coupled to the sensor and configured to control an airflow delivered to the first and second vortex tubes to obtain a desired temperature setting within the test chamber.
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