Explosion-proof enclosures with active thermal management by heat exchange
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1. An explosion-proof enclosure system, comprising:
- a housing comprising at least one housing wall that forms a first cavity, wherein the housing is sealed in compliance with hazardous area guidelines;
equipment positioned within the first cavity, wherein the equipment malfunctions when operating in extreme temperatures;
a thermally conductive plate disposed within the first cavity and positioned in thermal communication with the equipment;
a heat exchanger disposed exterior to the housing; and
at least one pipe disposed in the at least one housing wall, wherein the at least one pipe comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the at least one pipe is coupled to the thermally conductive plate, wherein the second end of the at least one pipe is coupled to the heat exchanger, and wherein the at least one pipe forms a flame path with the at least one wall so that the housing remains in compliance with the hazardous area guidelines.
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Abstract
Enclosures for use in hazardous areas include heat exchangers for active thermal management. The enclosures are coupled to a device having heat transfer capabilities. Equipment within the enclosures produces heat within the enclosure. The heat exchanger removes heat produced from the equipment and manages the internal temperature of the enclosures to a level suitable for hazardous locations. The enclosures can be actively cooled or heated using the device.
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1. An explosion-proof enclosure system, comprising:
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a housing comprising at least one housing wall that forms a first cavity, wherein the housing is sealed in compliance with hazardous area guidelines; equipment positioned within the first cavity, wherein the equipment malfunctions when operating in extreme temperatures; a thermally conductive plate disposed within the first cavity and positioned in thermal communication with the equipment; a heat exchanger disposed exterior to the housing; and at least one pipe disposed in the at least one housing wall, wherein the at least one pipe comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the at least one pipe is coupled to the thermally conductive plate, wherein the second end of the at least one pipe is coupled to the heat exchanger, and wherein the at least one pipe forms a flame path with the at least one wall so that the housing remains in compliance with the hazardous area guidelines. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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