> Subject:       Re: Heat handling design error help

> On Sun, 9 Jun 1996, Colin A Moran wrote:
> 
> > Air = 0.241 BTU/lb/deg
> > 
> > Lubricating oil = 0.46 BTU/lb/deg
> > 
> > Water = 1.00 BTU/lb/deg
> > 
> 
> 
> Wow! look at those units! 
> 
> quaint ;)
> 
> 
> alistair
> 
> 
I haven't been following the thread, but don't forget that in 
considering matters of heat exchange, the density of the fluid as 
well as the velocity must be considered.  It takes a lot longer for a 
pound of air to pass a cooling fin than it would a pound of oil at 
the same flow rate!!

David Yates
'82 Vanagon