Understanding the Vortex Tube and How It Cools Air

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i know vortex tube is an element used to cool the air by changing pressure
i d like to know how does it work exactly ??
 
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maxx_payne said:
i know vortex tube is an element used to cool the air by changing pressure
i d like to know how does it work exactly ??

There are quite a few sites that discuss this:

http://nexflowair.com/vortex_tube.php

http://www.exair.com/en-US/Primary%20Navigation/Products/Vortex%20Tubes%20and%20Spot%20Cooling/Vortex%20Tubes/Pages/A%20Phenomenon%20of%20Physics.aspx

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