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Heat Transfer in Radiators
Heat Transfer in Radiators
Jignesh Gandhi
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Energy Balance
Input Energy of fuel converted to
output mechanical rotational energy.
But with only max 33% efficiency.
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1/3 energy is mechanical energy.
1/3 energy is lost to exhaust gases.
1/3 energy converted to waste
heat.
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System Components
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Heat Balance
In a system, heat of engine is brought to
radiator by the coolant. This is transferred
to tubes and through fins to the cooling air.
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Heat given by water = M Cp (Tw in Tw
out)
Heat Taken by air = U * A * LMTD
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Fan Curves
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Coolant
Mixture of Ethylene Glycol and Water.
n 50% most common.
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1000C
to 120 0C when used with 7 PSI pressure
cap.
Also gives freezing protection to 37 0C .
This allows us to design and operate
radiators over a larger temperature range.
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Conclusion
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