Method and apparatus for cooling electrical equipment
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1. A method, comprising:
- providing a first air flow to a first region in a cabinet;
providing a second air flow to a second region in a cabinet; and
substantially equalizing the temperature of the first and second air flows provided to the first and second regions.
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Abstract
A method is provided for cooling electrical equipment located in distinct regions in a cabinet. A first air flow is provided to a first region in the cabinet. A second air flow is provided to a second region in the cabinet. The temperature of the first and second air flows provided to the first and second regions is substantially equalized to provide similar cooling characteristics within the first and second regions. The equalization is accomplished via a heat exchanger arrangement that may be an active or passive system.
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1. A method, comprising:
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providing a first air flow to a first region in a cabinet;
providing a second air flow to a second region in a cabinet; and
substantially equalizing the temperature of the first and second air flows provided to the first and second regions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method, comprising:
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providing a first air flow to a first region in a cabinet;
providing a second air flow to a second region in a cabinet; and
transferring heat from the first air flow to the second air flow. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus, comprising:
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a cabinet have a first region and a second region and at least one inlet adapted to receive an air flow and pass a first air flow to the first region and a second air flow to the second region; and
a heat exchanger positioned to receive the first and second air flows and transfer heat therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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