Despite the fact that effective waste heat management is vital to any technology, systems are often designed without proper consideration given to the application’s thermal management needs. Implementing a cooling solution is often left as an afterthought, and as a result, the application’s efficiency and reliability can suffer. The most effective way to ensure that any new system will operate at full capacity for as long as intended is to make sure that efficient thermal management is part of its design. For existing applications, customizable solutions such as heat exchangers can still offer optimal thermal management, thanks to their unique versatility.
Defining Thermal Management Goals
Every application has unique thermal management needs, such as specific flow rates and maximum operating temperatures. These needs must be determined in the early stages of design so that the proper thermal management solution can be made a part of it. However, designers must also consider whether the application can benefit from thermal management dissipates waste heat or redirects it to be utilized elsewhere. For example, in wastewater treatment plans and food manufacturing facilities, electrical waste heat can often be used to provide temperature control measures for other vital processes. This should be explicitly considered and accounted for during the application’s design to ensure optimal real-world results.
Implementing the Right Heat Exchanger
Because every new application comes with its own set of operational specifications, modern heat exchangers are designed to meet virtually all types of thermal management needs. The trick is choosing the right type of heat exchanger given the application’s parameters, its potential contribution to greener energy efforts, and the environment in which it will operate. From ambient and below-ambient units to cold plates, heat pipes, and more, heat exchangers offer designers peace of mind knowing their systems will be built with optimal thermal management in mind.
To learn more, call Noren Thermal, Inc. in Taylor, TX, at 866-936-6736.