Airside Fouling of Internal Combustion Engine Radiators

Abstract

<div class="htmlview paragraph">Radiator fouling by dust has been studied experimentally for a wide range of radiator types. The results show that the hydraulic diameter of the elemental passage in the front face of the radiator is the determining factor in fouling propensity. The implication is that high performance louvred surfaces are the best for resistance to fouling by dust.</div>