Technical Paper
Live Engine Heat Flow from Intake Valve Centerline to Coolant Passage Using 8 Thermocouples in Series with Various Materials
2002-03-04
2002-01-0711
A test was performed to investigate heat transfer and thermal conductivity from the intake valve centerline to the coolant passage. The study utilized 8 thermocouples in series in a live engine from warm-up to steady state over a complex load history, using various material choices.