High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems

High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems

Author: John F. Kershaw

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2019-06-15

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1613255047

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When considering how well modern cars perform in many areas, it is easy to forget some of the issues motorists had on a regular basis 40+ years ago. Cars needed maintenance regularly: plugs and points had to be replaced on a frequent basis, the expected engine life was 100,000 miles rather than double and triple the expectation that you see today, and an everyday hassle, especially in warm climates, was being the victim of an overheating car. It was not uncommon on a hot day to see cars stuck in traffic, spewing coolant onto the ground with the hoods up in a desperate attempt to cool off. Fast-forward to today, and it’s easy to forget that modern cars even have coolant. The temp needle moves to where it is supposed to be and never moves again until you shut the car off. For drivers of vintage cars, this level of reliability is also attainable. In High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems, author Dr. John Kershaw explains the basics of a cooling system operation, provides an examination of coolant and radiator options, explains how to manage coolant speed through your engine and why it is important, examines how to manage airflow through your radiator, takes a thorough look at cooling fans, and finally uses all this information in the testing and installation of all these components. Muscle cars and hot rod engines today are pushed to the limit with stroker kits and power adders straining the capabilities of your cooling system to extremes never seen before. Whether you are a fan of modern performance cars or a fan of more modern performance in vintage cars, this book will help you build a robust cooling system to match today’s horsepower demands and help you keep your cool.


Engine Coolant Testing, Third Volume

Engine Coolant Testing, Third Volume

Author: Roy E. Beal

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0803118511

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Annotation Emerging from a November 1991 symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, 19 papers report on advances in developing, testing, and applying engine cooling fluids for automobiles and heavy duty engines. Among the topics are carboxylic acids as corrosion inhibitors in engine coolant, phosphate-molybdate supplements to heavy duty diesel engines, the toxicity and disposal of engine coolants, and the characterization of used engine coolant by statistical analysis. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.


Engine Coolant Technologies

Engine Coolant Technologies

Author: William N. Matulewicz

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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This volume consists of 14 manuscripts from the Fifth International Symposium on Engine Coolant Technology sponsored by the American Society for Testing and Materials Committee D15 on Engine Coolants, held in Toronto, Canada, in May 2006. Papers cover advances in system components, experimental testing, uses, and users' experience of automotive and heavy-duty applications. They focus on international coolant development, field testing of additives, recycling, additive compatibility, alternate coolant base technology, extended life oxidation and thermal stability, and new testing methods of cavitation, erosion, and localized corrosion. Contributors are international technical representatives from OEM and engine coolant producers. There is no index.


Vehicle and Automotive Engineering

Vehicle and Automotive Engineering

Author: Károly Jármai

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-03-23

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 3319511890

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This book presents the proceedings of the first vehicle engineering and vehicle industry conference. It captures the outcome of theoretical and practical studies as well as the future development trends in a wide field of automotive research. The themes of the conference include design, manufacturing, economic and educational topics.


Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles

Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-09-28

Total Pages: 812

ISBN-13: 0309373913

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The light-duty vehicle fleet is expected to undergo substantial technological changes over the next several decades. New powertrain designs, alternative fuels, advanced materials and significant changes to the vehicle body are being driven by increasingly stringent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards. By the end of the next decade, cars and light-duty trucks will be more fuel efficient, weigh less, emit less air pollutants, have more safety features, and will be more expensive to purchase relative to current vehicles. Though the gasoline-powered spark ignition engine will continue to be the dominant powertrain configuration even through 2030, such vehicles will be equipped with advanced technologies, materials, electronics and controls, and aerodynamics. And by 2030, the deployment of alternative methods to propel and fuel vehicles and alternative modes of transportation, including autonomous vehicles, will be well underway. What are these new technologies - how will they work, and will some technologies be more effective than others? Written to inform The United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards, this new report from the National Research Council is a technical evaluation of costs, benefits, and implementation issues of fuel reduction technologies for next-generation light-duty vehicles. Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles estimates the cost, potential efficiency improvements, and barriers to commercial deployment of technologies that might be employed from 2020 to 2030. This report describes these promising technologies and makes recommendations for their inclusion on the list of technologies applicable for the 2017-2025 CAFE standards.


The Science and Technology of Materials in Automotive Engines

The Science and Technology of Materials in Automotive Engines

Author: Hiroshi Yamagata

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2005-08-29

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1845690850

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The science and technology of materials in automotive engines provides an introductory text on the nature of the materials used in automotive engines. It focuses on reciprocating engines, both four and two stroke, with particular emphasis on their characteristics and the types of materials used in their construction. The book considers the engine in terms of each specific part: the cylinder, piston, camshaft, valves, crankshaft, connecting rod and catalytic converter. The materials used in automotive engines are required to fulfil a multitude of functions. It is a subtle balance between material properties, essential design and high performance characteristics. The science and technology of materials in automotive engines describes the metallurgy, chemical composition, manufacturing, heat treatment and surface modification of these materials. It also includes supplementary notes that support the core text.The book is essential reading for engineers and designers of engines, as well as lecturers and graduate students in the fields of automotive engineering, machine design and materials science looking for a concise, expert analysis of automotive materials. - Provides a detailed introduction to the nature of materials used in automotive engines - Essential reading for engineers, designers, lecturers and students in automotive engineering - Written by a renowned expert in the field


Engine Cooling Systems HP1425

Engine Cooling Systems HP1425

Author: Ray T. Bohacz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-11-06

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1101157135

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The ultimate guide to engine cooling systems for peak performance.Covers basic theory and modifications; individual components such as water pump, radiator, and thermostatic control systems; and information on designing a cooling system.