Thermal Test and Analysis of SEM Format B Integrated Rack and Application to SEM Format C

The results of thermal modeling and analysis for a three-tier integrated rack, utilizing SEM FORMAT B modules, are compared to thermal test data. Direct application of the analysis and test results to system design restraints such as maximum power per module, component junction temperature, environmental control system airflow, heat exchanger design parameters, pressure drop and module retainer requirements are presented for SEM FORMAT B modules. Extrapolation of these results to various SEM FORMAT C module configurations is presented defining changes in thermal design restraints.