Stand-alone two-phase cooling system

Stand-alone two-phase cooling systemParker Hannifin has developed a stand-alone configuration of their rack-ready, two-phase evaporative cooling system for wind turbine. As a drop-in replacement to easily retrofit existing wind turbine cooling systems (traditionally air- or water-based), Parker’s stand-alone cooling system is fully scalable and available in three configurations with a capacity to handle 25 kW, 50 kW, and 100 kW. It’s 50% lighter and more compact than legacy air and water-cooling systems.

Using the same, patented two-phase evaporative precision cooling system as Parker’s rack-integrated configuration, the stand-alone system provides a convenient way to upgrade and greatly improve wind turbine systems’ efficiency and reliability. The Parker cooling system delivers up to a 40% increase in power throughput, and can more than double electronics density in the same space—which is a major benefit in a nacelle or wind tower, where space is at a premium. Due to the non-conductive, non-corrosive nature of the coolant, the system is also inherently safer and highly reliable.

Parker Hannifin
www.parker.com/pc
 


Volume: May/June 2012