{"id":7684,"date":"2026-04-28T12:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/control-cabinet-cooling-calculation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:05:44","slug":"control-cabinet-cooling-calculation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/en\/switchboard-cooling\/control-cabinet-cooling-calculation\/","title":{"rendered":"Control cabinet cooling calculation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7684\" class=\"elementor elementor-7684 elementor-7682\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4b4e8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4b4e8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24d127c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24d127c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d54afa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d54afa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Determine the right cooling capacity for your switchgear cabinet<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf14f11 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf14f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The required cooling of a control cabinet depends on heat load, ambient temperature, cabinet layout and desired interior temperature. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When and why control cabinet cooling is calculated<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d06644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d06644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"oqHtUXREtfUGuQoydNLUS\">Control cabinet cooling is calculated to determine how much heat a cabinet must dissipate to keep it functioning reliably. Components such as power supplies, variable speed drives, PLCs, relays, softstarters, protective devices and industrial electronics produce heat during operation. If that heat is not properly dissipated, the temperature inside the cabinet rises.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"8xvWCH_txqGxAwdRISZx_\">A calculation is especially important with compact cabinets, high component densities, variable speed drives, sealed enclosures, higher IP classes or hot production environments. Even with existing control cabinets that were later expanded, the original heat management may no longer match the current load. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"2WNK3IRtanoW9L091cZJQ\">Kwadrant IA does not see a cooling calculation as a separate step after the fact. The required heat dissipation is part of the cabinet design. 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So a good calculation starts not with which fan or air conditioner fits, but with the thermal housekeeping of the entire cabinet. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"Oouee5fLVT15NkUwyOx-4\"><b><strong class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__textBold\">Important factors are:<\/strong><\/b><\/p><ul class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul\"><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"1\">the dissipated power of components;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"2\">the desired indoor temperature and maximum ambient temperature;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"3\">the cabinet area, cabinet arrangement and IP rating;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"4\">air circulation and simultaneity of component loads;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"5\">environmental factors such as dust, moisture, oily air and maintainability.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"eIcY3S3ks3Sd2uKXvSf9l\">Together, these factors determine whether passive heat dissipation is sufficient, or whether additional <a class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/en\/switchboard-cooling\/\" rel=\"noopener\">switchgear cooling<\/a> is required with ventilation, a heat exchanger, air conditioner or cooling unit.<\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"s65VXu4txmppElwofg5-s\">In practice, this is rarely a standard choice. A compact control cabinet with frequency converters requires a different assessment than a larger distribution cabinet with limited heat load. And a cabinet in a clean technical room requires a different solution than an IP65 cabinet in a dusty or humid production environment.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3574091 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3574091\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f4ef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"24f4ef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Paneelbouw-met-redundante-voeding-_-UPS-integratie-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6240\" alt=\"Panel construction with redundant power supply _ UPS 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Technology behind the calculation of switchgear cooling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb3399 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2eb3399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e6ffe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9e6ffe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1660\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1660\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Heat load and dissipated power <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1660\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab606e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ab606e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922b19e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"922b19e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"qWQVwdplun8WxYNFyG0sp\">The calculation begins with the heat load in the cabinet. Each electrical component converts some of its absorbed energy into heat. This is also called dissipated power and is usually expressed in watts.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"4Rl0h4kpiYn_t4vf5HXjM\">Typical heat sources in a control cabinet are variable speed drives, power supplies, transformers, softstarters, power components, industrial computers, network equipment and protection devices. Drives and power electronics in particular can have a major impact on cabinet temperatures. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"YG3XHQot8PVP0JI3IbLNS\">A good heat calculation involves looking at component data sheets and power losses. Not every component runs continuously at maximum load. Therefore, concurrency is also important: which components are active at the same time, how long do they run under load, and what is the worst-case situation?  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"R3BHVnz57ztJjqfANsalR\">A common mistake is to make the cabinet size leading. But a large cabinet with few heat-producing components can be thermally simpler than a compact cabinet with multiple variable speed drives. So the calculation starts with what goes on inside the cabinet, not with the outside dimensions of the cabinet.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1661\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1661\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Cabinet area, arrangement and heat output <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1661\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6548426 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6548426\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9f9c8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9f9c8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"ixO3yV5fMqqxwdFkZhicd\">A switchgear cabinet can dissipate heat passively through the enclosure. This is done through conduction, convection and radiation. How much heat can be dissipated in this way depends on the effective enclosure surface area, the enclosure material, and the way the enclosure is placed.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"Ug99DUz6-BiDhAV4fC4iU\">A freestanding cabinet can dissipate heat better than one that stands against a wall, is arranged in a row or is built into a niche. The space around the cabinet also plays a role. If warm air cannot flow away properly, natural heat dissipation decreases.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"CSSt7EmsT6v9HP4vNdZiX\">In panel construction, this is an important practical point. On paper, a cabinet may have sufficient surface area, but in installation it may turn out differently. Consider a cabinet that is close to a machine frame, placed next to a heat source or has barely any free space on the sides.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"aA4ip-bjiv_iaO279cRUr\">The IP rating also affects the options. A cabinet with vents can dissipate heat more easily, but may not be suitable in dusty, humid or cleanable environments. A closed cabinet protects components better, but also retains heat more easily.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"65KKisdr7z5YfZfTl2N4q\">Therefore, the cabinet arrangement should always be part of the calculation. Not only do the dimensions on paper count, but also the actual mounting position in the installation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1662\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1662\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Indoor and ambient temperature <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1662\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83fb0af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83fb0af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-070a2a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"070a2a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"tuZlJKOodYfl0e0rp_--6\">One of the most important parts of the calculation is the difference between the desired indoor temperature and the maximum ambient temperature. The indoor temperature must match the components being used. PLCs, power supplies, variable speed drives and other electronics all have a temperature range within which they operate reliably.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"aqIMwSpVqG24ZqmmkLY-d\">The ambient temperature determines how much heat the cabinet can still dissipate. If the cabinet is located in a cool technical room, passive heat dissipation or ventilation is more likely to be sufficient. If the cabinet is in a hot factory hall, outside in the sun or next to process heat, the cooling demand increases.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"4LpMX-gEWvWQUEhrgBL8Q\">Ventilation works well only when the ambient air is cooler than the desired cabinet temperature. If the outside air is already too warm, then a fan mainly moves warm air. In that case, active cooling with a cooling unit or air conditioner is often necessary.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"I0pO8mIFhGbj_XhFgVZlV\">Temperature fluctuations are also important. A cabinet that heats up during the day and cools sharply at night may be prone to condensation. Then the calculation is not only about cooling, but also about moisture control, cabinet heating and sealing.   You can read more about this on the page <a class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/en\/switchboard-cooling\/preventing-condensation-in-control-cabinet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">preventing condensation in switchgear<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1663\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1663\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Ventilation, heat exchanger or cooling unit <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1663\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b427a19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b427a19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d008ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d008ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"l2iBpBcVD-m-Q-ebcCfey\">After determining the heat load, the next step is to choose the right cooling solution. That choice depends on the required heat dissipation, the environment and the requirements of the control cabinet. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"L2mGXTrcWKkcIWKqtbPnG\">With limited heat loads and clean, cooler ambient air, ventilation may be sufficient. A fan or filter fan exhausts warm air and brings cooler air into the cabinet. This is relatively simple, but requires filter maintenance and airflow control.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"8MCcBLTn46p4l5MhT6oQA\">When cabinet air and outside air must remain separate, an air-to-air heat exchanger or air-to-water heat exchanger may be a better choice. This is especially relevant in environments with dust, dirt, moisture or oily air. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"asT5s12wcwOzycIeS-jwb\">With higher heat loads or high ambient temperatures, a chiller unit or air conditioner is often needed. A chiller unit uses an active cooling process with compressor to remove heat from the cabinet. This can lower the interior temperature even when ventilation is inadequate.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"EUiYgKY14ONJMXeywFV7L\">There are also specialized solutions, such as Peltier elements or Vortex cooling. These can be useful in specific applications, but are not automatically the standard choice for industrial switchgear cooling. The right choice always depends on heat load, environment, IP class, maintenance and operational reliability.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"D0YSV2CxxuZN5bb_DIfPl\">Are you unsure between ventilation, heat exchanger or air conditioning? On the <a class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/en\/switchboard-cooling\/air-conditioning-vs-ventilation-control-cabinet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">air conditioning vs ventilation switchboard<\/a> page, we explain when which solution is appropriate. For applications requiring active cooling, a <a class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kwadrant-ia.nl\/en\/switchboard-cooling\/cooling-unit-panel\/\" rel=\"noopener\">cooling unit panel<\/a> may be an appropriate solution.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc9d35 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2cc9d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979d326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"979d326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why a rule of thumb is not enough<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe0d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fe0d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"7ILS15BxQRg9ELOA08FrF\">In practice, choices are sometimes made based on experience or a simple rule of thumb. For example, &#8220;we install a filter fan&#8221; or &#8220;we choose a cooling unit with some extra capacity.&#8221; This seems practical, but can be technically wrong.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"phommAU-1TL7GCbsJ9MgL\">Too little cooling power leads to excessive cabinet temperatures, malfunctions and accelerated component aging. Too much cooling power is also not ideal. An oversized cooling solution uses energy unnecessarily, takes up space and can contribute to condensation problems if improperly controlled.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"kC1ji5YiyuuqKes9dTwk_\"><b><strong class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__textBold\">A rule of thumb often does not take sufficient account of actual practice:<\/strong><\/b><\/p><ul class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul\"><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"1\">a cabinet may have been later expanded with additional components;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"2\">a variable speed drive may be loaded more heavily than originally anticipated;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"3\">filters can contaminate and restrict airflow;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"4\">the cabinet may be closer to a heat source than shown on drawing;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"5\">a high IP rating can restrict ventilation;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"6\">ambient temperature may be higher than expected in summer;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"7\">maintenance on fans or filters can be difficult to access in practice.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"sX3xD9I348kvcpeHsUaZo\">Especially in industrial plants, these are not details. The control cabinet is part of a machine, production line or process plant. If the temperature management is incorrect, it can lead to malfunctions, downtime and lost productivity.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"J2zYtLmbDWhj0taHsqUvZ\">Therefore, an engineering assessment is more important than a quick estimate. The cooling solution must fit the cabinet, the components, the environment and the reliability required by the process. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f26ee47 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f26ee47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c101c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c101c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From calculation to practical cabinet design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92a5a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c92a5a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"Wmv0SAmBfVwmyBBFe3a0c\">A cooling calculation is not valuable until it is translated into a feasible cabinet design. The calculated cooling capacity says how much heat must be dissipated, but practicality determines how best to do that. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"UV9XJT9ZoKKIYgodBaePJ\">When translating to panel construction, we consider, among other things, the placement of heat-producing components, the route of hot and cold air flows, the position of fans or cooling units and accessibility for maintenance. Cable trays, mounting plates and component spacing also affect air circulation in the cabinet. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"nqT6FKBz-upQuXR-luE3n\">This is especially important with compact control cabinets. A cooling unit may have sufficient capacity, but if air flows are blocked or heat builds up around variable speed drives, the cabinet remains thermally vulnerable. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"aODtkg5XFGeBuAgiIA0Cq\">That is why Kwadrant IA always links calculation to practical implementation. The solution must not only be correct in theory, but also work in the cabinet as it is built, installed and maintained. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a9fe1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e4a9fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1301f5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1301f5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Kwadrant IA helps calculate control cabinet cooling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef0922 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ef0922\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"W_I8K-AXmgya4WdAZemdA\">At Kwadrant IA, we approach switchgear cooling as part of the complete control system. It&#8217;s not just about choosing a fan, heat exchanger or cooling unit. The cooling solution must fit the components, cabinet layout, IP rating and practical environment.  <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"VRnLkNiwW7qY4rc0UWddo\">We assess component heat generation, cabinet layout, available space, air circulation, maximum ambient temperature and maintainability requirements, among other factors. We also consider energy consumption, future expansion and how the cabinet is placed in the installation. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"F-O-FkSOxwbvnmbGfrCNb\">For new control cabinets, we incorporate these factors directly into hardware engineering, EPLAN design and panel construction. For existing cabinets, we can assess why temperatures are rising and what adjustment makes technical sense. <\/p><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"iKlmTUO2scCWL7myQcTGv\"><b><strong class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__textBold\">Kwadrant IA can support:<\/strong><\/b><\/p><ul class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul\"><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"1\">Determining the heat load in the control cabinet;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"2\">calculating required cooling capacity;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"3\">Assess cabinet area, arrangement and IP rating;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"4\">Analyzing component layout and air circulation;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"5\">choice between passive heat dissipation, ventilation, heat exchanger or active cooling;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"6\">integration of fans, filters, air conditioners or cooling units;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"7\">Prevention of condensation and maintenance problems;<\/li><li class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem\" value=\"8\">Realize reliable panel construction for industrial applications.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"PlaygroundEditorTheme__paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\" data-paragraph-uuid=\"Rj_euXRlsQurjDwBVrMt0\">Want to know for sure what cooling capacity your control cabinet needs? 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IP class, air circulation and environmental factors also play a role. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which components cause the most heat? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a250ec9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a250ec9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b55b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44b55b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Especially variable speed drives, power supplies, transformers, softstarters, power components, industrial computers and network equipment produce a lot of loss heat. The exact heat load depends on the type of component and the load during operation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a fan sufficient? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef615e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ef615e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8d99d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd8d99d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A fan is sufficient when the heat load is limited and the ambient air is cooler and clean enough to dissipate heat. In dusty, humid or hot environments, ventilation is not always appropriate. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a cooling unit needed? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5289c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5289c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-627aca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"627aca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A cooling unit is needed when ventilation or passive heat dissipation is insufficient. This plays out, for example, in high ambient temperatures, closed cabinets, high IP requirements or high component loads. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why should overdimensioning be avoided? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7f681 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c7f681\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12cc87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12cc87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">An oversized cooling solution uses unnecessary energy, takes up more space and can contribute to condensation problems if used incorrectly. 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