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    An air-cooled engine dissipates heat directly into the air stream without using liquid. Fins on the engine conduct heat from combustion to the air flowing over them. The amount of heat dissipated depends on air flow, fin surface area, and metal conductivity. Air cooling is lighter than liquid cooling since it requires no radiator or pump, has no risk of leakage, and works in cold climates where liquid may freeze. It is commonly used in small engines, airplanes, motorcycles, sports cars, boats, and power equipment.

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    An air-cooled engine dissipates heat directly into the air stream without using liquid. Fins on the engine conduct heat from combustion to the air flowing over them. The amount of heat dissipated depends on air flow, fin surface area, and metal conductivity. Air cooling is lighter than liquid cooling since it requires no radiator or pump, has no risk of leakage, and works in cold climates where liquid may freeze. It is commonly used in small engines, airplanes, motorcycles, sports cars, boats, and power equipment.

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    Air-Cooled Engine: An Engine Cooled Directly by A Stream of Air Without The Interposition of A Liquid Medium

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    Ahmed Zeeshan
    An air-cooled engine dissipates heat directly into the air stream without using liquid. Fins on the engine conduct heat from combustion to the air flowing over them. The amount of heat dissipated depends on air flow, fin surface area, and metal conductivity. Air cooling is lighter than liquid cooling since it requires no radiator or pump, has no risk of leakage, and works in cold climates where liquid may freeze. It is commonly used in small engines, airplanes, motorcycles, sports cars, boats, and power equipment.

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    AIR-COOLED ENGINE

    An engine cooled directly by a stream of air without the interposition of a liquid medium.

    AIR COOLED SYSTEM


    Air cooled system is generally used in small engines say up to 15-20 kW and in airplane engines. In this system fins or extended surfaces are provided on the cylinder walls, cylinder head, etc. Heat generated due to combustion in the engine cylinder will be conducted to the fins and when the air flows over the fins, heat will be dissipated to air. Some air-cooled engines may also have ducts around the engine to keep air flowing to the hottest areas. Some aircraft engines may even have baffling systems that channel highpressure air into the cooling fins.

    The amount of heat dissipated to air depends upon: Amount of air flowing through the fins. Fin surface area. Thermal conductivity of metal used for fins.

    Advantages of Air Cooled System


    Radiator/pump is absent hence the system is light. In case of water cooling system there are leakages, but in this case there are no leakages. Coolant and antifreeze solutions are not required. This system can be used in cold climates, where if water is used it may freeze.

    Advantages of Air Cooled System


    Radiator/pump is absent hence the system is light. In case of water cooling system there are leakages, but in this case there are no leakages. Coolant and antifreeze solutions are not required. This system can be used in cold climates, where if water is used it may freeze.

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