Engineering Information
Most densely packaged electronic systems use a fan or blower for forced-air cooling. Smaller systems usually use axial cooling
fans where airflow is perpendicular to the fan blades. However,larger systems may require centrifugal blowers to deliver adequate
airflow in high static pressure situations.
The need for forced-air cooling should be determined at an early stage in system design. It is important that the design plans
for good airflow to heat-generating components and also allows adequate space and power for the cooling fan.
Factors to be considered in fan selection include: required airflow, AC or DC power, voltage, speed, life expectancy,
EMI/RFI, heat dissipation, auto-restart and audible noise.
The first stage in designing a forced-air cooling system is to estimate the required airflow. This depends on the heat generated
within the enclosure and the maximum temperature rise permitted.
AC input power is usually a good approximation of the power dissipated within the enclosure.
In estimating the power dissipated within a system, the possibility of future changes and additions of heat-generating
subsystems should be allowed for. Therefore, the power dissipation figure used should be a worst-case estimate for
a fully loaded system.
Understanding the Differences in Fans, Impellers and Blowers
Select either AC or Brushless DC models:
Tubeaxial Fans
Readily available and inexpensive
Many sizes and performances
Good to excellent efficiency
Axial air flow pattern
Axial & Propeller Fans
Very high air flows
Good efficiency
Many sizes and performances
Axial air flow pattern
Backward Curved Impellers
Compact package size
Excellent efficiency
Quietest performance
Many airflow options
Even, tangential air flow
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