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Thermal Management Specifier's Guide

Thermal Management Specifier's Guide
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Thermal Management Specifier's Guide

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Overview
Pentair's Hoffman engineered systems provide a comprehensive range of thermal management solutions for electrical applications, including air conditioners, blowers, heat exchangers, and water-cooling devices. The guide offers detailed information on selecting appropriate cooling solutions for various environments and applications.
Selecting a Cooling Solution
The guide outlines different cooling solutions, such as sealed and fresh air enclosure cooling, helping users choose the right solution based on specific needs.
Technical Information
Details on UL, CE, and EAC certifications are provided, highlighting their benefits. Definitions of UL and IP ratings are included to help users understand the protection levels of different products.
Sealed Enclosure Cooling
This section covers various cooling options like air conditioners, heat exchangers, thermoelectric coolers, and vortex coolers, describing their cooling capacity and suitable applications.
Fresh Air Enclosure Cooling
Includes information on direct air cooling systems, filter fans, axial fans, and blowers, with specifications and applications for each type of cooling system.
Accessories
Discusses additional components like condensation management systems, enclosure heaters, and controllers that enhance the performance and longevity of cooling systems.
New Products and Innovations
Highlights new products such as the SpectraCool Slim Fit indoor air conditioners and hazardous location air conditioners, featuring remote access control for global monitoring and control.
Corrosion Protection
For environments with corrosive elements, Hoffman offers protective coatings to extend the life of air conditioners, suitable for industries like wastewater treatment and chemical plants.
Engineered Solutions
Hoffman’s engineered solutions involve a comprehensive process from customer needs assessment to field service support, offering rapid prototyping, in-house testing, and compliance with multiple international standards.
Service and Support
Through a partnership with Johnson-Northwest, Hoffman provides extensive service coverage in North America and globally, offering 24/7 service availability, online requests, and factory-authorized expertise.
Cooling Solutions Overview
Hoffman discusses the importance of cooling electrical equipment to extend its lifespan and prevent damage, offering sealed enclosure cooling for harsh environments and fresh air cooling for cleaner settings.
Performance Issues and Costs
Intermittent fluctuations in i/c-based devices can lead to decreased Mean Time Between Failures (MtBF) and catastrophic failures, with direct costs reaching up to $50,000 per hour of system downtime.
Sealed vs. Fresh Air Enclosure Cooling
Selection depends on environmental and system criteria, with protective cooling needed for dirty, wet, or outdoor environments with high heat loads.
Determining Total Heat Load
Total heat load is the sum of internal heat load and heat transfer load, crucial for ensuring the selected cooling system is adequate.
Standards and Certifications
The document explains various standards and certifications like CE, UL, and EAC, ensuring product safety and performance.
Sealed Enclosure Cooling Systems Overview
Provides detailed specifications and performance data for various sealed enclosure cooling systems, specifically designed for hazardous locations.
Specifications and Power Input
Discusses the importance of selecting the correct voltage input for filter fans, available in various voltages such as 115, 230, and 460 3-phase 50/60 Hz VAC, as well as 24 VDC.
Applications
These air conditioners are suitable for industrial automation, waste water treatment systems, package handling equipment, and security and defense systems.
Additional Notes
The document emphasizes the availability of 2D and 3D CAD drawings for integration into electrical system designs.
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Thermal Management Specifier's Guide-1

Thermal Management Specifier’s Guide EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

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Thermal Management Solutions Unparalleled Flexibility, Engineering Experience and Speed-to-Market From air conditioners, to simple blowers, to packaged heat exchanger cores and sophisticated water-cooling devices, Pentair designs and manufactures Hoffman engineered systems for virtually any electrical thermal management application.

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Thermal Management Selecting A Cooling Solution Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sealed Enclosure Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sealed Enclosure Cooling Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fresh Air Enclosure Cooling Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Quick Reference Use this handy table to match your electrical cooling requirements with the most effective Hoffman solution. SPECTRACOOL Compact CLIMAGUARD Indoor CLIMAGUARD Outdoor SPECTRACOOL Narrow Heat Exchangers Page Number SYSTEM APPLICATION For indoor industrial For harsh / corrosive environments For washdown applications For outdoor enclosures For telecommunications shelters TEMPERATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Cooler than outside the enclosure Warmer than outside the enclosure AIR CONDITIONER COOLING CAPACITY 1000-2000 BTU/Hr (300-700 Watts) 4000-6000 BTU/Hr (1200-1800 Watts) 8000-12000...

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Page Number 18 F/10 C ∆T Cooling Capacity Type 12/IP54 60 Hz 133 BTU’s (39 Watts) .05" Static Pressure 304 BTU’s (89 Watts) .10" Static Pressure 646 BTU’s (198 Watts) .10" Static Pressure 776 BTU’s (315 Watts) .10" Static Pressure 1,437 BTU’s (421 Watts) .15" Static Pressure 2,305 BTU’s (676 Watts) .20" Static Pressure 2,422 BTU’s (710 Watts) .20" Static Pressure 3,931 BTU’s (1,152 Watts) .35" Static Pressure 3,945 BTU’s (1,156 Watts) .45" Static Pressure 1,929 BTU’s (565 Watts) .55" Static Pressure 4,151 BTU’s (1,216 Watts) .85" Static Pressure 36 F/20 C ∆T Cooling Capacity Type 12/IP54 60 Hz...

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Three space saving mounting options combine with superior design and features to make SPECTRACOOL Slim Fit the air conditioner of choice. easy to specify and easy to use, they provide the flexibility needed to meet industrial customers requirements worldwide. these narrow design air conditioners accommodate 12-inch deep cabinets. includes an attractive industrial design with minimal use of visible fasteners. SLIM FIT AC FEATURES • Models with 1,000 to 13,500 BtUs/hr cooling power • 115, 230 and 400/460 3-phase VAc power supply • Active condensate management • three mounting options: fully recessed,...

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NEW INNOVATIONS SPECTRACOOL REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL Hoffman's SPECTRACOOL Air Conditioners with Remote Access Control (RAC) enables customers to do a lot more with less. Providing the capability to remotely monitor and control an entire network of air conditioners from virtually anywhere in the world, RAC can significantly increase productivity while reducing labor costs! this capability also greatly enhances the systems overall reliability and reduces the likelihood of an unchecked system failure which can result in an extended, unplanned system shutdown costing significant time and money. GLOBAL...

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Engineered Protective Cooling Solutions Delivered with unparalleled flexibility, engineering experience and speed-to-market From simple blowers, to packaged heat exchanger cores and sophisticated watercooling devices, Hoffman designs and manufactures engineered thermal management systems for virtually any cooling application. Nobody matches our flexibility, engineering experience and speed-to-market, thanks to these custom solution capabilities: • More than 100 combined years of thermal management engineering experience • Rapid component prototyping • Extensive in-house test facilities—CFD modeling,...

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ENGINEERED AIR CONDITIONERS Hoffman engineered air conditioner solutions are designed and built by some of the most knowledgeable engineers in the industry. Using proven, environmentallyfriendly components, our experts can develop an energy-efficient, low-noise, reliable cooling system that fits your unique cooling requirements. Hoffman offers engineered electrical controls to enhance performance and protect your electrical equipment. These intelligent control systems range from low-cost airflow sensors to complex configurations with multiple sensors monitoring and reporting cooling status, faults...

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With Hoffman, you're assured of the most complete maintenance and service offerings. That means reduced downtime, higher levels of overall system performance, and maximum operational life for your protected equipment. our product quality and complete aftermarket care keeps your equipment running. Hoffman offers pre- and post-sales services and support to let you choose the right cooling product for the job, and tailor the level of assurance you need to mitigate risks. our plans and offerings include • A choice of flexible service plans that can be customized to your needs • Extended product warranties •...

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ONE YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY Hoffman cooling products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of shipment. This is subject to certain conditions and exclusions. Model and Serial Numbers ^PENTAIR 2100 Hoffman Way,Minneapolis,MU 55303 (800) 896-2665 +1-763-422-2211 ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURE AIR CONDITIONER SERIAL NO.: 14004483-30-Q llllllllllll■llllllllllllllll^ CUST. PART NO.: XXXXXXXX II VOLT: XXX FLA X.XA REFR: XXXX PRESS.PSIG: COOLING: HEATING: OZ:XX HIGH: XXX XXX BTU XXX BTU MIN/MAXTEMP: -XX/XXX *F xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...

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