We tested the airflow through our prototype module, inside a cardboard tube with some 3D printed adapters, using a UNI-T UT363 BT wind speed sensor.
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Fan Specs and Measurements:
| Fan Type | Qualtek FAD1-12025CBMW12 | Noctua NF-F12 iPPC 3000 |
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| Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
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Current | Current Draw (A) | 0.166 | 0.311 |
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| Power Usage (W) | 1.992 | 3.732 |
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| Rated Static Pressure (mm H2O) |
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Rated | 2.87 | 7.63 |
| Rated Airflow (CFM) |
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Spec Link | Purchase Link | Air Speed Measured (m/s) | Qualtek FAD1-12025CBMW12 | 12 | 0.166 | 1.992 | 2.87 | 81.0 | 6.1 | Noctua NF-F12 iPPC 3000 | 12 | 0.311 | 3.732 | 7.63 | 109.9//noctua.atennf-f12-industrialppc-3000-pwm/specification https:// 3| Air Speed Measured (m/s) | 3.8 | 6.1 |
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Calculations:
The diameter of the tube that the airspeed was measured through was 30mm.
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Volume of air through module = 706.86mm2 x 6.1m/s = 15.52 m3/h
Volume of air through module = 706.86mm2 x 3.8m/s = 9.67 m3/h
Results:
| Fan | Volume of air through module (m3/h) |
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| Noctua NF-F12 iPPC 3000 | 15.52 |
| Qualtek FAD1-12025CBMW12 | 9.67 |