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title: "Cooling Fans"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0.5-3.0 m³/min airflow at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz"
    unit: "CFM"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 120
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Thermal degradation of lubricant viscosity at 120°C causing bearing seizure (Arrhenius equation: k = A·e^(-Ea/RT))"
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      trigger: "Electrostatic discharge exceeding 15 kV"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "ESD-protected MOSFET drivers with 25 kV rating"
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      trigger: "Particulate contamination exceeding ISO 14644-1 Class 8"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "IP54-rated sealed ball bearings with labyrinth seals"
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 5801:2017 (INDUSTRIAL FANS - PERFORMANCE TESTING USING STANDARDIZED AIRWAYS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN ISO 14644-1:2015 (CLEANROOMS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION OF AIR CLEANLINESS BY PARTICLE CONCENTRATION)"
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# Industrial Specification: Cooling Fans

## 1. Technical Definition
Active cooling components that dissipate heat from storage array enclosures to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-3.0 m³/min airflow at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz**. Failure boundary: **Bearing temperature exceeding 120°C or airflow dropping below 0.2 m³/min**, Mechanism: **Thermal degradation of lubricant viscosity at 120°C causing bearing seizure (Arrhenius equation: k = A·e^(-Ea/RT))**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrostatic discharge exceeding 15 kV | 8 | Motor winding insulation breakdown | ESD-protected MOSFET drivers with 25 kV rating |
| Particulate contamination exceeding ISO 14644-1 Class 8 | 8 | Bearing raceway abrasion | IP54-rated sealed ball bearings with labyrinth seals |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | CFM | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Fan Motor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/electrical-equipment-manufacturing/product/fan-motor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Bearings](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/bearings.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Automated Assembly Line**, **Thermal Testing Chamber**, **Vibration Testing Equipment**  
**Downstream Applications**: Server Racks, Network Switches, Data Storage Arrays  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in these cooling fans for durability?
**A**: Our cooling fans are constructed with thermoplastic polymer for lightweight housing, aluminum alloy for heat dissipation, and copper windings in the motor for efficient operation and longevity.

### Q: How do these fans maintain optimal temperatures in storage arrays?
**A**: These active cooling components dissipate heat from storage array enclosures through precisely engineered fan blades and motors, ensuring consistent airflow to prevent overheating and maintain system reliability.

### Q: What are the key components in the BOM for these cooling fans?
**A**: The bill of materials includes bearings for smooth rotation, connectors for power, fan blades/impeller for airflow, fan housing for structure, and fan motor for operation—all designed for industrial electronic applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 5801:2017 (INDUSTRIAL FANS - PERFORMANCE TESTING USING STANDARDIZED AIRWAYS)
- DIN EN ISO 14644-1:2015 (CLEANROOMS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION OF AIR CLEANLINESS BY PARTICLE CONCENTRATION)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Cooling Fans](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/cooling-fans)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: COOLING_FANS | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: bec693d5
