System and method for providing efficient cooling within a test environment
US9297569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N17/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for cooling an environmental test chamber is described where a controller is in communication with an auxiliary cooling unit and the primary refrigeration unit. A first chamber temperature measurement associated with the environmental test chamber is received, and the heat load associated with a target temperature is determined. Based on the first chamber temperature measurement and the heat load, it is determined that the auxiliary cooling unit can sustain the target temperature. In response to the determination, the controller is used to transmit a signal to power on the auxiliary cooling unit and a signal to time out the primary refrigeration unit.
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