Internal combustion engine (gtu)
- 1. COOLING SYSTEM IN I.C. ENGINE for GTU students Subject code : 2161902 Easy n Simple
- 2. Content • Introduction • Types of cooling system • Liquid Cooled System • Air Cooled System • Advantages Cooling System • Disadvantage Cooling System
- 3. Introduction • An automobile's cooling system is the collection of parts and substances (coolants) that work together to maintain the engine's temperature at optimal levels. Comprising many different components such as water pump, coolant, a thermostat etc. the system enables smooth and efficient functioning of the engine at the same time protecting it from damage
- 4. Need Of Cooling System • Get the engine up to optimum operating Temperature as quickly as possible and maintains it at that temperature. • Controls the heat produced in combustion chamber, so that the engine parts are not damaged & the oil does not break down. • The temp. of component must be maintained within certain limit in order to obtain maximum performance of engine. Adequate cooling is then a fundamental requirement associated with reciprocating I.C. engine.
- 5. Types of cooling system • In order to cool the engine a cooling medium is required. On the basis of medium ,in general use for cooling I.C. engine ,types of cooling system are 1) liquid or indirect cooling system. 2) air or direct cooling system.
- 6. Liquid Cooled System • A liquid is circulated around the cylinders and absorb heat from the cylinder walls and cylinder head. • Coolant absorbs heat as it passes through the engine and also lubricates the water pump. • Hot coolant enters the radiator in which the heat is passed on to air that is flowing through the radiator.
- 8. Advantages of liquid Cooling System • Uniform cooling of cylinder, cylinder head and valves. • Specific fuel consumption of engine improves by using water cooling system. • If we employ water cooling system, then engine need not be provided at the front end of moving vehicle. • Engine is less noisy as compared with air cooled engines, as it has water for damping noise.
- 9. Disadvantage of liquid Cooling System • It depends upon the supply of water. • The water pump which circulates water absorbs considerable power. • If the water cooling system fails then it will result in severe damage of engine. • The water cooling system is costlier as it has more number of parts. Also it requires more maintenance and care for its parts.
- 10. Air Cooled System • In air cooled system a current of air made to flow past the outside of the cylinder barrel ,outer surface area which has been considerably increased by providing cooling fins. • The amount of heat dissipated to air depends upon : (a) Amount of air flowing through the fins. (b) Fin surface area. (c) Thermal conductivity of metal used for fins.
- 12. Advantages of air Cooling System • Radiator/pump is absent hence the system is light. • In case of water cooling system there are leakages, but in this case here are no leakages. • Coolant and antifreeze solutions are not required. • This system can be used in cold climates, where if water is used it may freeze.
- 13. • Comparatively it is less efficient. • It is used in aero planes and motorcycle engines where the engines are exposed to air directly. Disadvantages of air Cooling System
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