Understanding the Vortex Tube and How It Cools Air

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A vortex tube cools air by utilizing the principles of fluid dynamics and pressure changes. It operates by forcing compressed air into a cylindrical chamber, creating a vortex that separates hot and cold air streams. The cold air exits one end of the tube while the hot air is expelled from the other end. Various resources provide detailed explanations and diagrams of this process, enhancing understanding of its functionality. Overall, the vortex tube is an effective tool for localized cooling applications.
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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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thnks stewartcs that is very useful link
 

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