Climate Protection of Electrical Enclosures, Data Racks, Industrial climate control technology for electrical enclosures and data racks. The climate control products help address electrical enclosure ventilation and cooling requirements,they provide greater operating efficiency, lower power consumption and longer life for heat sensitive electrical components. With wide spread use of micro-electronics in today's control systems, temperature management takes on a new priority in order to ensure steady and reliable performance. The maintenance of a correct operating temperature may combine both cooling and or heating inside an enclosure which can protect against costly down time and system failures.
AZE's climate control solutions are widely used in enclosed area for thermal management required, such as wireless communication cabinet, battery cabinet,industry control cabinet etc. Outdoor cabinet air conditioners are designed to cool your electronic and electrical controls, instruments, telecommunications equipment, surveillance devices, cameras, laser and optical equipment and many other electronics in variety of environments. Our electronic cabinet cooling systems are designed for use with a wide range of enclosures and transit cases. Models are available for both indoor and outdoor use in AC and DC power configurations. Coolers feature corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction.
Protecting critical infrastructure through harsh climates and extreme weather
AZE company provides a wide range of climate protection options of Electrical Enclosures & 19″ Rack Cabinets, it is the industrial climate control technology for electrical enclosures and 19″ rack cabinets.
Extreme weather and climate events are increasing throughout the world in frequency and severity. These events include extreme heat, extreme cold, drought, wildfires, tropical cyclones, floods, ice and snow storms. Unfortunately, these extreme events often lead to catastrophic losses including damage to property and infrastructure resulting in power and control systems outages, and communications network failures. Although the weather and climate cannot be controlled, the climate within the electrical enclosure can be controlled. By controlling the enclosure climate within the ever-changing external climate, we are able to protect the contents of the enclosure to ensure that connected and networked infrastructure that it controls will safely continue to operate.
Weatherproof Electrical Enclosure & 19″ Outdoor Rack Cabinet Heat Dissipation
Equipment and components within low voltage switchgear assemblies and data racks generate heat. This may be exacerbated by incorrect sizing of switchgear, conductors, contacts, densely compacted assemblies, magnetic fields and eddy currents. Heat generated from internal components or fluctuating temperatures from the external environment including heat generated from direct sunlight can cause wide temperature fluctuations. The accumulation of heat in an enclosure is damaging to components. If exposed to high heat, the lifecycle of components is negatively impacted. Overheating can lead to failure of components and outages of critical infrastructure. To mitigate the risk of failure, heat must be dissipated. To manage the climate within electrical enclosures and data racks, we need to understand the conditions and calculate accordingly. The internal temperature is controlled by transferring heat into or out of the enclosure. This involves conduction, convection and radiation.
- Conduction is the flow of heat through a solid ie. the enclosure.
- Convection is the movement of heat through a liquid or gas to the surface of a solid.
- Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy via conversion to/from electrical energy eg. a heater.
If the electrical enclosure or data rack is closed with a high IP rating, heat may be dissipated through thermal conduction via the walls. Conductive cooling may be satisfactory for applications with low heat loads < 50W in low ambient temperatures. Increasing the surface area will assist with conduction. The maximum ambient temperature and the maximum temperature inside the enclosure are the main factors determining potential heat transfer and adequacy of heat dissipation via conduction.
While thermal conduction relies on dissipating heat via the enclosure walls from inside to outside with a positive temperature differential, if the electrical enclosure is open or has a low IP rating, heat can be dissipated through convection via air circulation from inside to outside. Natural or forced convection relies on dissipating heat via air circulation from inside to outside with a positive temperature differential. Convection is the most common method to control the internal temperature of an enclosure. Natural convection is caused by hot air rising resulting in natural air circulation while forced convection uses a fan to provide higher heat transfer rates. Locating a fan at the bottom of the enclosure with a vent at the top will provide efficient forced convection.
Climate control products help address electrical enclosure ventilation and cooling requirements,include an extensive array of units for virtually every type of application which customers can select from to address their enclosure ventilation or cooling requirement.
Forced ventilation air cooling
In clean, non-hazardous environments with acceptable ambient temperatures, a simple forced-air cooling system utilizing ambient air is usually adequate. Combined with a low-cost air filter, such devices generally meet the heat removal needs of typical electronic and electrical equipment.
Closed-loop cooling
In harsh environments involving high temperatures, heavy particulates, oil, or chemicals capable of damaging components, ambient air must be kept out of the enclosure. Sealed enclosures are generally used, with closed-loop cooling consisting of two separate circulation systems in a single unit. One system, sealed against the ambient air, cools and recirculates the clean cool air throughout the enclosure. The second system uses ambient air or water to remove and discharge the heat.
Selecting the right climate control solution
To help determine the right enclosure climate control solution, we offer the following resources to help with the right solution to meet your need.
- Size and select air conditioning options
- Heater calculation sheet
Our climate control options:
- AC powered or DC powered Air Conditioner
- Enclosure Heat Exchanger
- Thermoelectric Coolers(TEC)
- Filter fans and accessories
- Fan heaters
General Selection Considerations
AZE company's climate control helps create optimal conditions for the reliable operation of electronic and electrical components. With a broad portfolio including air conditioners, filter fans, heat exchangers, and climate control accessories, they can assure maximum productivity and uptime while protecting the life cycles of controls and equipment.
- Cooling
Conditions | Solution | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Maximum desired enclosure temperature is 10°F or 5°C above maximum outside ambient. | Oversize the Enclosure | Easy to implement, no maintenance. Maintains NEMA rating of the enclosure. | Dissipates small amount of heat.Larger enclosure size takes up more space. |
Install ventilation louvers | Economical solution, very little maintenance, easy to implement. | Dissipates limited amount of heat. Dirt, oil or fluids could enter the enclosure. NEMA rating is affected. | |
Install filter fans | Less expensive than air/refrigeration systems. Relatively high amount of heat removed, some termperature control by using thermostats. | Must maintain filters. NEMA rating can be affected. Limited use in hostile environments such as chemical applications. | |
Use an air/air heat exchanger | Easy to install, small power consumption, temperature control via thermostat. Maintains NEMA rating of the enclosure. | Must maintain filters. | |
Maximum desired enclosure temperature lower than maximum outside ambient. | Use an air conditioner | Easy to install. Temperature control via factory installed thermostat. Removes large amounts of heat. Maintains NEMA rating of enclosure, dehumidifies enclosure air. | Must maintain filter. Generally not to be used when outside temperature is below 59°F (15°) or above 130°F (52°C). |
- Circluation
Conditions | Solution | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Localized heat or "hot spots". | Install circulation fans in the enclosure. | Economical solution, no maintainance, easy to install. Maintains NEMA rating of the enclosure. | Dissipates small amount of heat. |
- Heating
Conditions | Solution | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Outside temperature is below minimum allowable equipment operation range. | Heat with radiant heater. | Economical power consumption. Reliable, can be temperature controlled. | Consumes energy, takes up internal panel space. |
Condensation occurs. | Heat with radiant heater to maintain temperature above the dewpoint. | Economical power consumption. Reliable, humidity can be controlled. | Consumes energy, takes up internal panel space. |
AZE Enclosure Climate Control Solutions, Keep Your Equipment Cool OUTDOOR
Outdoor Electrical enclosure climate protection products provide optimum conditions inside the enclosure. The differential temperature will largely determine what type of product may be used. Our electrical enclosure climate protection product range includes fans, filters, heat exchangers, air-conditioners, anti-condensation heaters, controllers, pressure compensation valves and condensate drains. We also provide integrated climate controlled electrical enclosure and data rack solutions. As experts in the field of climate protection of electrical enclosures and data racks, we assist customers throughout the world in protecting critical infrastructure through harsh climates and extreme weather.
Our industry-leading portfolio of proven enclosure climate control products will maximize productivity and uptime while protecting the life cycles of controls and equipment. Contact us now, AZE can help you to find the right cooling product based on your needs.