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Concerning a Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube, I'm wondering about the effect of the curve of the spiral vortex chamber on the device's performance.

Specifically, I'm wondering if there would be any particular effect if the curve were a golden spiral rather than just any old spiral.

There may be multiple ways of achieving a vortex.

Here are two images of a vortex generator with a different spiral chamber. The incoming ambient compressed air enters the outside diameter and passes through the 6 channels to the center and then away from generator towards the hot side in a vortex.

See Vortex History for info.

Hope that helps some.