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Assumptions:
1. Engine heat generated is constant (efficiency loss spec
2. The heat removed by the radiator is proportional to the
3. There is no steam generated (i.e. you haven't lost the b
4. Everything is at steady state, i.e. you're just cruising alo
Note:
Should use a log mean difference between air and water
temperatue, but this gives a very small effect.
eat and radiator heat transfer coefficient are the most important controllable parameters
erature is not controlable). The formulae show that the average temperature in the radiator (and the engine)
ional to the heat generated by the engine and inversely proportional to the heat transfer coefficient.
controllable parameters (flow rate) is of lesser importance. The difference between inlet and outlet temperature is
proportional to the flow rate.
g too fast through the radiator.
nalysis above obviously does
s thermostats or other restrictions
ut I believe the explanation is
bit, but you also increase the
point. Since steam does not
Water Heat Capacity at 82 deg K (180 deg F)
4.200 kjoule/kg/deg K
1.003 BTU/lb/deg F