Al Gietzen wrote:

boiling characteristics of their mixture.  OTOH I don't believe that a
difference of 0.12 in the specific heats of pure water vs. 50/50 is
significant in terms of the heat that must be removed by the cooling

system.

Actually, it is quite significant.  Although the specific is only about 12%
lower, the density is about 20% lower; resulting in the 50/50 glycol/h20
carrying nearly 40% less heat for the same flow rate (1/.8) x (1.12/1) =
1.40.

Using water with corrosion inhibitors is definitely preferably if your are
not concerned about freezing; and IMHO would be a good way to go for your
test flights.

Al

 
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