This innovation addresses the dual challenges of heat dissipation and noise reduction in high-performance applications. By integrating these functionalities into a single device, the technology offers a compact solution for environments where space and performance are critical. Applicable across various industries such as electronics, data centers, automotive, aviation, and defense, it uses porous fins and structural acoustic silencers to ensure efficient thermal management while mitigating noise. This enhances operational efficiency, improves working conditions, and meets increasing demands for quieter electronic devices.
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Reducing noise in high-performance environments such as data centers can significantly improve the working conditions for operators, preventing potential hearing problems and enhancing productivity. This technology also addresses the increasing demand for quieter electronic devices in consumer and industrial sectors.
- Utilizes porous fins and structural acoustic silencers to manage both thermal and acoustic performance.
- Is designed for compact, high-performance applications where space is a premium.
- Enhances cooling efficiency while simultaneously reducing noise, addressing both aerodynamic and operating noise from fans
- The proposed solution uniquely integrates heat dissipation and noise reduction into a single device, unlike existing technologies that address these challenges separately. By using porous fins and structural acoustic silencers, it offers efficient thermal management and significant noise reduction in a compact design.
- This dual-functionality approach is particularly beneficial for high-performance, space-constrained applications, setting it apart from traditional methods that require separate components for each function
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We have completed testing and demonstrating a combined tonal and broadband noise reducing heat sinks in the lab. PhD student submitted his thesis.
Electronics, Data Centers, Automotive, Aviation, Defense Systems, Consumer Electronics
- Electronics Cooling: Enhances performance and reduces noise in consumer electronics, gaming consoles, laptops, and high-end desktops.
- Data Centers: Mitigates noise pollution and improves cooling efficiency in server environments, crucial for maintaining operator health and productivity.
- Automotive: Addresses noise regulations and customer demands for quieter vehicles while managing heat in compact spaces.
- Aviation and Defense: Ensures stealth and thermal management in confined spaces, critical for high-performance applications