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Cathar · 05-27-2005, 07:42 AM

One would actually want to quantify the heat load entering the cooling loop, without estimates, before making a statement as to the C/W.

Would need approximately ~165CFM at the least to reach a 0.01 C/W, and that presumes 100% radiator efficiency.

The fans may be 44CFM each, but unlikely that they'd be pushing that much air-flow through the 1.75" thick radiator.

Still, what you're proposing is potentially possible, but I'd still want to know what the actual heat load is before I believe it to be anything more than a guess.

Still, when it comes to radiators, surface area rules all, and you've definitely shown that to be true.

05-27-2005, 07:42 AM	#7
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	One would actually want to quantify the heat load entering the cooling loop, without estimates, before making a statement as to the C/W. Would need approximately ~165CFM at the least to reach a 0.01 C/W, and that presumes 100% radiator efficiency. The fans may be 44CFM each, but unlikely that they'd be pushing that much air-flow through the 1.75" thick radiator. Still, what you're proposing is potentially possible, but I'd still want to know what the actual heat load is before I believe it to be anything more than a guess. Still, when it comes to radiators, surface area rules all, and you've definitely shown that to be true.