An engine in an automobile functions by creating controlled gasoline explosions which cause parts to move and work to be accomplished. The result of these explosions, coupled with the friction created between the moving parts, is a great deal of heat. Automotive radiators are necessary for keeping the engine from becoming damaged or broken due to the accumulation of excessive heat.
The radiator is connected to the engine by means of rubber tubing. A mechanical pump circulates water or antifreeze through the radiator and engine. The main part of the radiator is a small tube that runs back and forth across the length of the unit and fitted with fins to dissipate heat. This tube is so ...
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An engine in an automobile functions by creating controlled gasoline explosions which cause parts to move and work to be accomplished. The result of these explosions, coupled with the friction created between the moving parts, is a great deal of heat. Automotive radiators are necessary for keeping the engine from becoming damaged or broken due to the accumulation of excessive heat.
The radiator is connected to the engine by means of rubber tubing. A mechanical pump circulates water or antifreeze through the radiator and engine. The main part of the radiator is a small tube that runs back and forth across the length of the unit and fitted with fins to dissipate heat. This tube is so designed because it effectively stretches the heated water out to cover a larger area, making it easier to cool.
As the water moves through this tube, it is cooled by the vehicle's forward motion, or by an electrical fan. The cool water is pumped back into the engine and replaced with hot water from the engine, and the cycle runs continuously while the engine is in use.
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