Larry DeCamp
Well Known Member
I have read archives for two days about plenums. Airflow to the head fins is logically the objective. It is generally accepted that static pressure above cylinders creates the flow through fins and large air inlets from the cowl probably stagnate in front of the cylinder head.
Assume that the heads and steel barrels will be wrapped to contain flow to the bottom.
So my question is:
1- What portion of the heat leaves the head vs steel cylinder.
2- Can the incoming air be primarily delivered to the head area and assume the steel cylinders will be cooled adequately by static pressure developed in the plenum ?
The reason for the questions relates to simplifying the baffle/plenum/flexible cowl connection...Thanks in advance.
Assume that the heads and steel barrels will be wrapped to contain flow to the bottom.
So my question is:
1- What portion of the heat leaves the head vs steel cylinder.
2- Can the incoming air be primarily delivered to the head area and assume the steel cylinders will be cooled adequately by static pressure developed in the plenum ?
The reason for the questions relates to simplifying the baffle/plenum/flexible cowl connection...Thanks in advance.