Subject	Does antifreeze raise the boiling temperature of water also?
Posted by	CaptK(ATL) on August 19, 2003 at 10:08 PM
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In Reply To	Engine cooling theory... (very boring, Cliffs notes at top) posted by Kenny 9 psi on August 19, 2003 at 09:27 PM
Message	If that's the case, then there ought to be a formula that determines the ratio of antifreeze to water based on optimum engine temperature, coolant system pressure, and average climate temps. Another question that I had after Turbodog's post... Do race cars use pure water, or a mix of water and something else? I would think the engineers almost any flavor of racing would have figured this out by now. Sounds to me like it's a tradeoff b/w maximum temp (at normal to low pressures) and specific heat of the substance being used. Just the thoughts that came into my mind. --CaptK(ATL) Click on the pic to go to my website. "You ain't gots a turbo or nuttin, but da FMIC is pimpalistic to da hizzilt foo. Den, fo finishin tuch, drop dat whip to da street yo. You be strayt ballin, fo shizzo my nizzo."   -Spee "use the tool for it's designated purpose. ie; a hair brush does make a nice didlo, but it fixes your hair even better." -nixit
Follow Ups	Engine cooling theory... (very boring, Cliffs notes at top) - Kenny 9 psi 21:27:19 08/19/03 There are two reasons antifreeze, freezing & lubrication - Turbodog (CT) 21:49:21 08/19/03 As mentioned below, antifreeze also increases boiling point. - Kenny 9 psi 23:36:22 08/19/03 Does antifreeze raise the boiling temperature of water also? - CaptK(ATL) 22:08:46 08/19/03 raises bp/lowers ability to transfer heat. Tdog is spot on - FLYT300 22:28:59 08/19/03 Pressure raises the boiling temp of water though... (n/m) - quikz 23:13:51 08/19/03 I know... (n/m) - CaptK(ATL) 10:08:06 08/20/03 Damn...I can't find my Thermodynamics book - Tredmil 22:28:22 08/19/03 simple solution: water + redline water wetter (n/m) - crazydonkey 22:50:08 08/19/03 Good post =). (n/m) - Kenny 9 psi 23:38:53 08/19/03 Glad to help. - Tredmil 01:23:10 08/20/03 Reactors use heavy water though--Deuterium or Tritium - therinL 10:13:20 08/20/03 ...and that's something you don't want in your car. - Kenny 9 psi 09:08:40 08/21/03 What about..... - Christopher 23:45:31 08/19/03 That has a specific heat of 2.67 j/g C. No better than... - Kenny 9 psi 08:54:57 08/20/03 Ok I..... - Christopher 17:41:38 08/20/03 Re: Ok I..... - Kenny 9 psi 09:19:28 08/21/03 All our racers use water with corrosion inhibitor. - zads 07:40:35 08/20/03 i would argue there's something better than water >>> - Bernie (OOParts International) 10:38:27 08/20/03 In addition to the heat capacity, you need to consider>>> - PEwithaZ 13:23:52 08/20/03 Good info =). (n/m) - Kenny 9 psi 16:51:24 08/20/03 I LOVE seeing posts like this - a model for all to follow - blaZe 13:29:27 08/20/03 w00t! (n/m) - Kenny 9 psi 16:49:01 08/20/03 Ever consider heavier isotopes of H? HEavy Water? (n/m) - Borg79(ON) 16:57:21 08/20/03 Nope. Same specific heat, but much more expensive... - Kenny 9 psi 09:07:10 08/21/03
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