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Russell Kent wrote:

Paul wrote:

I also like Tracy's idea of dribbling water over the rad during
taxi and climb out. Converting water to steam extracts a lot of
BTU's out of the radiator for a relatively small amount
of water.

[Disclaimer: I haven't plowed through all of my email yet, so this may have
already been pointed out.]

Paul,
If you're flashing water into steam on your radiator, you're running entirely
too hot (212degF, 100degC).  :-)  I think perhaps you meant "converting liquid
water into water vapor via evaporation".  Keep in mind that this is less
effective as relative humidity goes up.

Russell Kent

No I meant steam.
212 F is not out of the question when taxiing around on a 100 degree F
day. The best use of the water is in spurts or squirts.
We have used this in race car braking systems with good results.
In fact I mentioned it in the book I wrote on the subject.

Paul Lamar
 
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