very nice! I wonder if the classic rads could handle the 100hp of a ULS
with your setup.
Cheers,
Pete
Classic ULS C-GNPZ
On Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 11:18 AM crouton <crouton@well.com> wrote:
>
> A second radiator, oil or coolant, should not be required in a Laminova
> set-up. Removal of the oil radiator in the duct of the XS will increase
> the flow of undisturbed air through the coolant radiator and more than
> compensate for the heat load added to the coolant from the Laminova.
> I have a classic and for several years had to step climb to control
> temps. I no longer have to do this.
> I keep the airplane at KPGD (Punta Gorda, Florida) and at KEYW (Key West,
> FL) and in a typical year stay in south Florida until July before flying
> north.
>
> To be clear: I have flown many times with ramp temps in excess of 90F
> (33C) with no ground temperature issues and at 4500ft, 80F (26C) with no
> necessity to step climb to control temperatures.
>
> Creighton Smith N96EG, A009, Classic Mono, 912UL, Warp Drive,
> >
> >
> >
> > From: crouton <crouton@well.com>
> > Subject: Europa-List: Re: Is 160F too cold.
> >
> >
> > I have a classic with an 80hp.
> > After several years of experimentation I have settled upon a cowl
> flap/exit air
> > restrictor and, most important, a Laminova water-oil heat exchanger.
> > The cowl flap keeps the coolant temperature under control (210-220F) and
> the heat
> > exchanger keeps the temps in lockstep in cruise. In climb, the oil temp
> stabilizes
> > at 15-20degF over coolant temp. (I attribute this to heat load in the
> > gearbox.)
> > If you Choose the Laminova, get the largest of the 3 standard sizes. It
> will not
> > overcool.
> > (I started with the smallest, moved to the medium and had to install a
> coolant
> > restrictor to force more coolant through the heat exchange section)
> > They are not returnable so go for the big one, its not a great deal
> lerger or more
> > expensive.
> > In descent temps go to 170-180F. Cowl flapp closed.
> > It has been a lot of work, but I love my Laminova. I am in Vermont
> currently,
> > with surface temperatures in the 20-25F range. (-5C)
> > Warmup is a bit faster too.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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