Bancada estacionária para determinação experimental do desempenho térmico de um radiador automotivo de linha pesada

Abstract

All heavy vehicles that use combustion as power generation are considered thermal machines, this heat generated by combustion is transferred throughout the engine block structure through the cylinders that dress the machine's pistons. The heat generated must be remove from the system through a system that is responsible for the thermal exchange of the set. The cooling system is part of the operation of combustion engines in general and is the element responsible for the thermal exchanges between the engine and the environment, the entire system works to maintain an optimal operating temperature for the vehicle. This system comprises components that are perfect for proper functioning, namely, water pump, reservoir, heat exchanger, valves and sensors. Knowing about engines and the cooling system, it is possible to describe an experimental bench that can simulate a system similar to that found in combustion engines. Through a correlation of the components, there is a description of a device capable of studying the thermal performance of a heavy-duty automotive radiator.