Performance testing apparatus for microclimate cooling unit
US9140504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/00585
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A testing apparatus measures cooling power of an electrically-powered Microclimate Cooling Unit (MCU) at the point of use of the MCU. The tester includes fluid supply and return ports for fluidly connecting to the MCU. A fluid heater provides a heat load to fluid in the tester. Fluid temperatures upstream and downstream of the heater are measured. The fluid flow rate is adjustable and measurable. A digital processor extracts the temperature and fluid flow rate data and computes cooling watts. The computed cooling watts are compared to the manufacturer's specifications to determine if the MCU is operating properly.
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