might want to get one that is tested by someone that makes one could get
real ugly if a compressed air tank blows up at 22 psi..I sure would not
want to be sitting next to it..
Dahlgren
John Beckett wrote:
>
> I have a pressurized and vented tank system in my car right now, but only to
> 7 lbs. It works OK, but I think there is room for improvement. May step up
> to 15lbs and see if the tank will accept that pressure level before jumping
> to 22lbs.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ardunbill@webtv.net>
> To: "dahlgren" <dahlgren@uconect.net>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Cooling
>
> > Sure, no question that a pressure system is a better basic principle
> > both from better ability to take the heat out of the metal, and a higher
> > boiling point in an overheating situation.
> >
> > A pressure system makes the cooling tank setup somewhat more
> > complicated, have to use a tank that can stand the pressure.
> >
> > Good point that adequate venting is important for a vented tank, Elmo
> > Gillette pointed out to me that if boiling does occur, with a small
> > vent, the pressure can't get out fast enough and the tank will get
> > distorted. I suppose if the pressure buildup was too severe it could
> > rupture the tank.
> >
> > I have my tank in the trunk with a bulkhead between it and the driver's
> > compartment, so even if it did rupture, the water would be on the floor
> > and unlikely to reach the driver in his seat in the cage.
> >
> > Back to Bonneville practice, I understand there are a few pressure tank
> > systems in use, and a lot of vented ones. Could someone who actually
> > knows, comment? Cheers, ArdunBill
> >
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