For professionals across a wide variety of industries, implementing an efficient thermal management system can be tedious on your own. For product designers and manufacturers, you need to operate applications at an optimized temperature in order to run smoothly, but managing heat may not be your primary area of expertise. Because all electric devices and circuitry generate excess heat, managing this waste helps prevent the failure of your devices when properly executed. Fortunately, our team can take a look at your system and determine if it is up to date. By taking time to consult with our experts, we can help you best take care of your circuitry.
At Noren Thermal Solutions, we have been helping businesses like yours for over fifty years. When it comes to designing thermal management systems, we offer custom products that help you operate more efficiently and in the precise temperature band that your applications require. In today’s blog, we explore the difference between cold plates and heat sinks to provide a scientific explanation of common thermal management equipment. Understanding how these devices operate can help you decide on a system for your business.
Cold Plates Absorb Heat Away From Your Device
A cold plate is a product often used for electronics cooling applications when convection air cooling is not capable of removing the heat load to help keep them safe. The plate provides direct contact cooling by taking heat from your device and transferring it into a liquid coolant. The liquid is then transferred away from the contact source and dispersed through a radiator. This scalable technology is adaptable to any temperature range and can help keep your electronics safe when direct contact is possible.
Heat Sinks Dissipate Unwanted Heat Into A Coolant
Heat sinks provide a critical role in transferring heat away from a device. By installing a heat sink on your electronic device, we expand the total surface area for heat to transfer away. At Noren, we offer our customers full customization in designing each heat sink for their specific needs. By choosing copper, our products enjoy thermal conductivity that is much higher than heat sinks made from aluminum.
The design of your heat sink includes fins that are essential to expanding the surface area for absorbing heat. When used in passive cooling applications, heat sinks cool a component using natural convection and radiation. For active cooling situations, a fan moves air through your heat sink to help cool your component.
Speak With A Representative From Noren Thermal Solutions
To protect your electrical equipment or cool any other industrial application, rely on a team of trusted experts. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact us by calling Noren Thermal Solutions at (512)595-5700.