Steve said:
"We use computer modeling for airflow, with a package called Flowtherm,
> available as a module that works with our solid design software,
> Pro-Engineer, from Parametric Technologies Corp. It's powerful, and
> appears quite accurate provided all data (volume, form and location of all
> devices in a chassis as well as power dissipated by all devices) is
> accurate. We occasionally use infrared imaging for real thermal
> evaluation, to verify the Flowtherm results. There are seldom any
> surprises."
The modeling would have to take into account the external obstructions,
too. If the amplifier is 1" away from a wall, airflow would be limited.
Does this modeling allow one to calculate for external obstructions?
Colin K7FM
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