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Thermal design

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Thermal design

Examine hot spots, heat transfer and surrounding airflow in the context of the actual mechanical design.

High-bay luminaire thermal analysis examples

Relate temperature results to specific components

Start with the whole-product temperature distribution, then use sections to locate temperatures around the LEDs, substrate, housing and power supply.

High-bay luminaire temperature distribution
High-bay luminaire temperature distributionSimulated temperature distribution and critical measurement points
Section through a critical area
Section through a critical areaExamine the parts and contact surfaces through which heat travels

Understand the airflow around the product

A recorded airflow simulation around a high-bay luminaire, focused on the flow field near the housing. Arrows and temperature scales are retained from the original analysis.

Observe temperature changes as well

Temperature curves and structural temperature maps offer different views. Analysis must account for dissipated power, ambient conditions, mounting orientation and material contact.

These simulations are from an earlier project. Temperature targets and pass/fail decisions for a new project require verification under its specified conditions and on samples.

Centre LED temperature curve
Centre LED temperature curveSimulated temperature change at the centre LED solder connection

Inputs and boundary conditions

Power dissipation, ambient conditions, mounting and material contact.

Mechanical concept and analysis results

Temperature, key sections and airflow data linked to areas requiring mechanical adjustment.

Sample temperature-rise verification

Measurement points and conditions, comparison with simulation and issues requiring closure.

Bring your project requirements

Provide power and thermal dissipation figures, the mechanical model, materials, mounting method and operating environment. Scope is agreed by thermal system, conditions and iteration rounds.

Discuss thermal design

The brief and formal quotation confirm the scope, deliverable depth and number of revision rounds.