Experimental Study on Vortex Tube as Cooling of Machine Panel
Abstract: Generally, The air
conditioning in the panel of CNC machine always uses electric fan to avoid
overheating in electrical components. The availability of compressed air on CNC
machines infrastructure allows the utilization of inovation through the use of
vortex tube as a cold air generator.
Vortex tube is a mechanical device that can separate the flow of
pressurized air into hot and cold air. The cold air can be used as a substitute
for cooler fan.
The experimental study was conducted to examine the corelation between
the value ratio value with generated cold temperatures, as well as its
application as cooling panel. Vortex tube testing was conducted at Polman
Bandung, it was tested on machine panel of CNC lathe machine (CKE61130) with a
volume panel of 0.26m.3
The result of study showed that the vortex tube with a ratio value of
0.44 generates the lowest cold temperature. Furthermore the experiment test
showed that vortex tube can function properly and maintain the air temperature
between 25 ° C to 35 ° C.
Penulis: Herman Budi Harja
Kode Jurnal: jptmesindd140485
