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Unread 06-26-2002, 04:12 PM   #7
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Default Re: Optimal rad setup: pressure

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Originally posted by bigben2k

5-The heat from the coolant is transmitted to the metal of the rad at the same rate, regardless of the rate of movement of the coolant (given the same temp).
Beeep !
Heat transfer is a factor of dS/dt (S= surface) or if you prefer it's a direct factor of Surface Area... When flow rate increases, surface area does as well...
So given the same temp, heat is transmitted from coolant to metal at a faster rate when flow is higher.
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