Industry News

Working principle of motorcycle radiator

2024-01-08

The manufacturing process of radiator:


The purpose of the radiator is to transfer the heat generated by the motorcycle engine to the air and prevent the engine from overheating. This is usually achieved through the use of heat sinks or pipes, which increase the surface area of the heat sink and thus improve the efficiency of heat dissipation. Making a heat sink requires some basic materials such as aluminum or copper (for heat sinks or pipes), and some basic tools such as saws, drills, and welding torches. First, you need to design the shape and size of the radiator to fit each motorcycle engine. Then, you need to cut and shape the heat sinks or tubes, and then weld them together to form the body of the radiator. Finally, you need to install the radiator and make sure it is properly connected to the engine's cooling system.


First, the working principle of radiator:


Motorcycle radiators basically work by reducing the temperature of the engine through heat exchange of the engine coolant. When the engine is running, the coolant absorbs the heat generated by the engine and flows through the radiator. The heat sink is designed so that as the coolant flows in it, it comes into contact with a large amount of air, thereby transferring heat to the air. This is achieved by the heat sinks or pipes of the heat sink, which increase the surface area of the heat sink and thus improve the efficiency of heat exchange.


Two, radiator material selection


The main materials used to make radiators are aluminum and copper. Both aluminum and copper are good conductors of heat, and both are easy to process. However, aluminum is lighter and more resistant to corrosion than copper, so it is more suitable for making motorcycle radiators.


Three, radiator installation


Installing the radiator is a critical step as it requires ensuring that the radiator is properly connected to the engine's cooling system. You need to consider the position and orientation of the radiator to ensure that the coolant can flow through the radiator effectively. You may also need to install some accessories, such as cooling fans, to increase the efficiency of heat dissipation.


Four, the advantages and disadvantages of various ways of heat dissipation


1, oil cooling and heat dissipation: is the use of the car's own oil can be through the oil radiator to dissipate heat. ,


Advantages: The heat dissipation effect is very good, and there are few failures, the oil temperature reduction can also reduce the oil because of high temperature viscosity reduction.


Disadvantages: there are certain requirements for the amount of oil in the engine, and the radiator can not be too large, if the oil is too large, it will flow into the oil radiator, resulting in insufficient lubrication at the bottom of the engine.


2, water cooling heat dissipation: water cooling heat dissipation can be said to be a better way of heat dissipation, because the principle of water cooling is through the flow of water wrapped in the cylinder liner and cylinder head to cool.


Advantages: For high power and high speed engine thus very effective temperature control, water cooled engine at low temperature when the throttle valve will be closed until the oil temperature can achieve the best effect.


Disadvantages: the cost is relatively high, and the structure is very complex, but the probability of failure is also very high. There is the outside installation of the water tank is also to occupy a lot of space.


3, air cooling and heat dissipation: that is, through the car in the process of driving the wind to dissipate heat.


Advantages: It needs to occupy the space will be relatively small, and the cost is also smaller than the price.


Disadvantages: Heat dissipation requires a long process, so it is slow to dissipate heat.


In general, if we can understand the motorcycle, understand the working principle of motorcycle radiator, then we can fully understand the motorcycle in the process of producing motorcycle radiator, or in the process of using motorcycle, it is a great advantage for us, we can clearly know the performance of motorcycle, reasonable and effective use of motorcycle, This is also a great improvement to the life of the motorcycle, let's understand the working principle of the motorcycle and motorcycle radiator

We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic and personalize content. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Privacy Policy
Reject Accept