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EridanMan <scott.cragg@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Guys-
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> Has anyone ever attempted to install a Hilsch Tube (Vortex Tube) in an
> aircraft for environmental controls?
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> The setup I see would be very light, a 3 foot long PVC vortex tube (no
> more than 5 lbs) with a small exhaust turbocharger force-feeding it.
> Yes the Hilsch tube isn't a particularly efficiant cooling mechanism,
> but exaust-gas pressure is essentially 'wasted energy' anyways.
But, it's not really.
Adding extra back pressure to the engine decreases its efficiency.
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Re: Hilsch Tube for Cabin Temp control...
