Geico266
Well Known Member
Some -12 builders / flyers are having some discussions about physics, heat transfer, and radiant heat transfer.
Can a knowledgeable engineer type help us understand radiant heat and what factors increase it or decrease it. Does humidity have an effect on radiant heat transfer? We have discovered a common theme among -12 flyers with "higher than normal" oil temps in that the level of humidity seems to be a factor. What role does humidity play on radiant heat transfer?
The muffler on the -12 is about 1 1/4" from the oil cooler and my heat shield / baffle seems to be working well to reduce oil temps about 15F.
Anyone have any experience in radiant heat transfer? PM me if you would rather talk on the phone.
Thanks in advance.
Can a knowledgeable engineer type help us understand radiant heat and what factors increase it or decrease it. Does humidity have an effect on radiant heat transfer? We have discovered a common theme among -12 flyers with "higher than normal" oil temps in that the level of humidity seems to be a factor. What role does humidity play on radiant heat transfer?
The muffler on the -12 is about 1 1/4" from the oil cooler and my heat shield / baffle seems to be working well to reduce oil temps about 15F.
Anyone have any experience in radiant heat transfer? PM me if you would rather talk on the phone.
Thanks in advance.
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