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Incoherent · 10-13-2005, 12:10 AM

I think it's linear with delta T. However there would be an element of diminishing returns, due to secondary losses, the higher the dT. Also, of little account perhaps, that the lowering of the viscosity with higher temperatures will have an impact.

Edit: Silly me, misread. Heat transfer is linear. C/W is constant, but subject to effects of viscosity .

10-13-2005, 12:10 AM	#2
Incoherent Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vallentuna, Sweden Posts: 410	I think it's linear with delta T. However there would be an element of diminishing returns, due to secondary losses, the higher the dT. Also, of little account perhaps, that the lowering of the viscosity with higher temperatures will have an impact. Edit: Silly me, misread. Heat transfer is linear. C/W is constant, but subject to effects of viscosity . Last edited by Incoherent; 10-13-2005 at 12:17 AM.