some months ago a fellow from Calif (?, whose name I don't recall) spoke with me about a java 'calculator'
apparently there is one for hot rod components which allows one to mix-and-match and predict the resultant hp (and torque curve ?)
while such is certainly doable, how worthwhile will be the results ?
lets consider one of the more egregious WCing 'sins'; the inappropriate selection of pumps
we (those in this thread anyway) understand that the pump output at zero head and deadhead pressure is inadequate to size/spec the correct pump
- but equally the P-Q curve itself is insufficient without also knowledge of the system backpressure, no problem - such can be calculated via the components
- but how to address where on the pump's efficiency curve one is, and how to define the limits of 'acceptability' ?
(this last is a substantially 'larger' problem than generally appreciated)
AI systems have long fascinated me, but their utility is hugely dependant on the size and quality of the supporting database
- and generating good data does cost $
here is an idea:
why don't some of the resellers subsidize this activity ?
for they are the ones who will benefit from such
incidentally, wrt the fans:
all that data is known (output vs. backpressure), CFM values all come from the P-Q curves which exist for ALL fans
what has to be generated are the rad flow resistance curves (for both liquid and air)
I second what pHaestus just said
impact (unfortunatly) is more related to the number of viewers than perhaps the intrinsic value of the content
you, JD, will have much more effect by writing for existing sites
- establish your credibility FIRST, eh ?
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