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Unread 04-16-2003, 06:42 PM   #135
Graystar
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Originally posted by Cova
Why does everyone assume this block depends on laminar flow? It's really not all that small inside (total cross-section area), there is a very sharp bend upon the coolants entrance to the block where it slams into the base and then is pushed out of the way by more coolant coming down. Do you really think that the flow smooths out that much in the 1/2" it travels before it's over the core?
I guess because there's nothing specifically designed to create turbulence. I know that water never comes out of the block smoothly. Sputters all over the place.
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