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Unread 03-03-2003, 10:36 PM   #6
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Originally posted by #Rotor
Tuff has a valid point.... but it's all about balance.... concentrating all the heat in a very small area of the block, will yield a higher Delta T, which is good, but it's at the cost of much reduced surface area.... This, with water-cooling is not so noticeable,as it would have been with air, due to the fact that Water is much better at absorbing heat. nun the less, it is still about balance between the surface area and the resultant Temp at the point of transfer. All the heat will still need to get moved through that junction, so no matter which way you go, look at it as a balancing act. I found opting for more surface area, combined with superior turbulence, to yield awesome results, especially when one is "PUMP-IMPAIRED"

If a high pressure direct displacement pump can be used, the micro-chamber approach would be preferable, as one would have the ability to move the required volume through the restriction involved. That combined with the much increased Delta T at the junction should also give exceptional performance.
Hmmmm, i understand what you are saying and its much appreciated thank you.
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