A piece of pipe makes fifty three degrees below zero air from compressed air alone, and the cooling industry never told you it existed. The Ranque Hilsch vortex tube, patented in 1933 by French physicist Georges Ranque, splits compressed air into a hot stream above 200°F and a cold stream colder than a chest freezer, inside a piece of brass with zero moving parts and zero refrigerant. EXAIR industrial vortex tubes deliver up to 10,200 BTU per hour at 100 PSI inlet pressure, and a $150 setup drops a single bedroom 50°F below ambient in under 30 seconds, all documented at Wikipedia Vortex Tube and the Washington State University Ranque Hilsch review. This video covers the Ranque Split physics, the Counter Spin angular momentum mechanism, the Efficiency Trap that keeps vortex tubes out of residential cooling, where Boeing, Tesla, NASA, and Vortec use them today, and the exact two part build. Search terms: vortex tube cooling, Ranque Hilsch effect, compressed air AC, off grid cooling, DIY spot cooler, EXAIR vortex tube. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The product links below earn this channel a small commission at no extra cost to you. Check out these survival essentials: 🧊 VORTEX TUBE, 30 CFM, 2,000 BTU/HR — The actual fifty dollar piece of pipe from the video. Stainless steel, no moving parts, ready to bolt to your workshop wall. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078S3KZ4?tag=ss1010b-20 💨 6.3 GALLON 1.5 HP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR — The compressor side of the build. Oil free, holds the one hundred pounds per square inch the vortex tube needs. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC6PV2DG?tag=ss1010b-20 🔗 LE LEMATEC AIR HOSE FITTING KIT — Quarter inch quick connect couplers and plugs to wire the compressor to the vortex tube without leaks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DYCZ172?tag=ss1010b-20 🔧 JACO INDUSTRIAL QUICK CONNECT KIT — Brass plug and coupler set for higher pressure setups. Backup plug if you upgrade to a bigger compressor later. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084RJ8RNV?tag=ss1010b-20 🔥 FLIR THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA — See exactly where your money is leaking out of your walls. Contractors hate this thing. https://amzn.to/42WGlqA 🔋 PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL — The grid goes down. Your power doesn't. https://amzn.to/4nBBgOd 🔌 ANKER SOLIX C1000 POWER STATION — Full charge in 49 minutes. Three days of backup power. Zero permission needed. https://amzn.to/4uDajvD Timestamps 0:00 The Opening Claim 0:09 One Million RPM 0:29 $150 Setup, Minus 53 Air Out 0:54 The 93 Degree Cold Fraction Gap 1:32 Industry Has Used It 60 Years 1:58 The Ranque Split, Hidden Since 1933 3:07 Counter Spin and Angular Momentum 4:03 123 Degree Documented Drop 4:40 Georges Ranque, French Physicist, 1898 5:45 Rudolf Hilsch and the Wirbelrohr, 1947 6:15 The Efficiency Trap 8:52 Boeing, Tesla, NASA Use It 10:36 The $150 Build, Two Parts 11:31 The Cold Fraction Dial 13:06 Outro Sources Wikipedia, Georges J. Ranque https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_J._Ranque Wikipedia, Vortex Tube https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex_tube EXAIR Engineering Blog, Max BTU vs Max Cold Temperature Vortex Tubes https://blog.exair.com/2024/01/08/max-btu-hr-or-max-cold-temperature-vortex-tube-which-is-right-for-your-application/ EXAIR Engineering Blog, Georges Joseph Ranque and the Vortex Tube https://blog.exair.com/2023/05/31/georges-joseph-ranque-and-the-vortex-tube/ Washington State University, Review of Ranque Hilsch effects in vortex tubes https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/44/2015/12/Review-of-vortex-tube-phenomena.pdf --- DISCLAIMER --- This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not professional engineering, electrical, or safety advice. Compressed air systems store significant energy and improper use of regulators, fittings, or vortex tubes can cause injury. Always verify pressure ratings on every component, install an inline filter and regulator rated above your working pressure, and consult a licensed professional before integrating any compressed air cooling system into a residential structure. Vent the hot exhaust stream safely and protect from frost burns on the cold outlet. The author makes no warranty about accuracy, completeness, or safety of any product, technique, or claim presented. You assume all responsibility for any action you take based on this video. Affiliate links earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. #vortexTube #ranqueHilsch #compressedAirCooling #offGridCooling #DIYairConditioner #spotCooling #coolAnyRoom #physicsExplained #survivalCooling #ACalternative About This Channel Sketchy Survival 101 explores the physics behind survival, off-grid living, and forgotten engineering. Every video is researched using peer-reviewed studies, government data, and verified historical records. Nothing in this video constitutes professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals before attempting any project.

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