Controlling airflow within an explosion-proof enclosure
US9668385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described herein. The system can include an explosion-proof enclosure having an interior comprising a first region and a second region. The system can also include a heat-generating component positioned within the second region of the explosion-proof enclosure. The system can further include an air moving device positioned within the first region of the explosion-proof enclosure. The air moving device can draw a first portion of intake air from outside the explosion-proof enclosure. The air moving device can also pass the first portion of the intake air over the heat-generating component to generate first exhaust air, where the first portion of the intake air cools the heat-generating component. The air moving device can further remove the first exhaust air from the interior of the explosion-proof enclosure.
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