Hillbilly laser cooling ?
Hillbilly laser cooling ?
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Hi guys: I have a laser that at max output creates about 95000 BTU hr of heat load. I dont wont to run a chiller as the building the machine will go in is near max on KVA. So, I was thinking about using our well supply water for the cooling.. I have heard of possible galvanic issues long term but this is to get by for a year perhaps.
The only chiller specs Ive seen for this size laser is 75psi @ 8 gph at 60F. That sounds like alot of water as well as pressure. Could the high pressure be to prevent bubbles/steam on hot sections?
Im guessing this has been done before. Anyone have a little insight or derision
The only chiller specs Ive seen for this size laser is 75psi @ 8 gph at 60F. That sounds like alot of water as well as pressure. Could the high pressure be to prevent bubbles/steam on hot sections?
Im guessing this has been done before. Anyone have a little insight or derision





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At any rate what does it take at a minimum to pull off 95ooo BTUhr?
Many tanks, as they say in the army....
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Of course, if you're just dumping the water and getting fresh water, that's a different matter.
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Im curious if the 75 psi rating is to control steaming in a very hot section of the laser. Do most all brands of industrial lasers run at these pressures? Prc amada Mitz trumpf?
I could add a booster pump near the machine to get the 75 psi.
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Since you posted in a laser forum, most of the MEs that do heat exchangers are unlikely to be here, but natural well water is generally loaded with minerals that would love to precipitate into your exchanger, so you may need to look at how to prevent fouling in your pipes.
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