Evaluation of a Vortex Tube Cooler.
Abstract
The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) tested a commerical vortex tube cooler for personnel air conditioning to accumulate data for possible future applications. The vortex cooler had six interchangeable nozzles which allowed various cold flow ranges from 7 to 24 cubic feet per minute. The unit was tested in each configuration to determine the various available flows and temperatures. When the unit was supplied with air at a nominal 95 psig, its temperature fell 40, 49, 51, 56, 47, and 52 F with flows of 21, 16, 12, 9, 8, and 7 cubic feet per minute, respectively, at sea level pressures. Based on the amount of cooling available, only the first four configurations would provide ample cooling for suited personnel. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA039708
Entities
People
- Arthur H. Chadwick