Vortex cooling device Cooling and heating using compressed air Features - demonstration of the vortex principle - cooling and heating using compressed air Learning objectives/experiments - function and operation of a vortex cooling device - air flow distribution dependent on the temperature of the cold air flow - effect of the inlet pressure on heating and refrigeration capacity Specification [1] functional model for cold air generation using a vortex cooling device (vortex tube) with the aid of compressed air [2] experimental unit with clear design of all components at the front [3] simple design, no moving components, wear-free [4] measuring of the compressed air inlet pressure by manometer [5] flow rate measurement of compressed air and exhaust hot air by rotameters [6] digital displays for inlet temperature and outlet temperature of cold and hot air Technical data Vortex cooling device - inlet pressure: 5,5bar - air consumption: max. 420L/min - refrigeration capacity: max. 267W (230kcal/h) - minimum temperature: -40°C - maximum temperature: 110°C Measuring ranges - temperature: 3x -50...150°C - pressure: 0...10bar - flow rate: 2x 2...25m3/h 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 1000x600x710mm Weight: approx. 50kg