The document outlines the functions and components of vehicle cooling systems, emphasizing their role in maintaining optimal engine temperature and preventing overheating. It discusses two main types of cooling systems: air cooling and water cooling, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it highlights the importance of regular maintenance to ensure efficient operation and prevent corrosion.
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cooling system
The document outlines the functions and components of vehicle cooling systems, emphasizing their role in maintaining optimal engine temperature and preventing overheating. It discusses two main types of cooling systems: air cooling and water cooling, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it highlights the importance of regular maintenance to ensure efficient operation and prevent corrosion.
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The main function of this cooling system is to make sure
that the temperature of an engine remains at a constant
level ensuring its optimum functionality. Overheating of a car engine results in damage to internal parts The function of a cooling system is to manage engine’s temperature, which tends to rise due to internal combustion. Coolant in this system flows through the passage in an engine, absorbing heat from combustion. After travelling through multiple channels, this coolant returns to the radiator. Even though water works better than air in speeding up this cooling system , it adds more complexity, cost and weight to an engine. These particular systems work best for vehicles with a higher power engine, which generates more heat and can handle more weight. Similarly, the vehicle cooling system prevents temperature from dropping low during winter. Hence, your car’s cooling system functions include ensuring its engine heats as quickly as possible and holding that temperature without letting it drop. Cooling fan Radiator core Radiator Thermostat Valve Pressure cap Water pump Cooling fan belt Intake manifold gaskets Bypass valve Hoses Upper tank and Lower tank
Air Cooling System
Water Cooling System In this form of cooling, heated air is dispersed into the atmosphere. Any amount of heat reflected by the parts of the engine is dissipated in air. There are metallic ridges on the fins that direct air toward engine components. The amount of heat blown away by these fins depends on their size. The cooling intensity completely relies upon air's velocity, the surface area of fins and temperature. This cooling system works well for scooters, small aircraft, motorcycles and tractors of minimum horsepower. Antifreeze not necessary Weighs less Has simple design Appropriate for places facing water scarcity No need to tap out the water It can fit in small spaces
Efficiency is less as heat transfer does not take
place properly. Produces noises while operating The most commonly used cooling system reduces heat using water circulation. Water travels through jackets around the cylinder and then flows through radiator, absorbing the heat. There are two types of water cooling systems- pump circulation system and thermosyphon. High heat transfer rate. Generally used in vehicles with larger engine sizes and power. Greater thermal conductivity. Water being the main component, it is easily accessible.
• Radiator, pipe or storage might show signs of
corrosion. • Without regular maintenance and cleaning, the heat transfer rate goes down. • Two wheelers Bike • Generators Engine’s • Pumping Set • Three wheelers • Tatra vehicles