The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for cooling the
electronics associated with Computed Tomography (CT) detector arrays.
More particularly, the present invention discloses use of thermoelectric
coolers in cooling CT detector electronics. The present invention also
provides for using blowers or fans to recirculated air within a plenum
for the cooling of CT detector electronics. The present invention also
discloses the use of wick type heat pipes being placed either
horizontally or with the evaporator end radially farther out than the
condenser end such that rotational forces assist with heat flow through
the heat pipe for cooling CT detector electronics. The present invention
also discloses use of axial groove heat pipes to cool the CT detector
electronics because they have enhanced performance under revolving
conditions. Lastly, the present invention discloses use of heat sinks and
circulation fans in combination with either type of heat pipe.