MBE4000 APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
Deaeration Tank
A tank used to separate air/gases from the circulating
coolant and return unaerated coolant to the system. Also
used for
fi
lling, expansion of the coolant, reserve capacity,
etc. Sometimes called a surge tank or top tank.
Deaeration Volume
The volume of space designed into the deaeration tank
and located above the expansion volume for collecting
the entrained gases as it is expelled into the tank.
Drawdown
The quantity of coolant which can be removed from a full
cooling system before aeration occurs.
Engine Coolant Out Temperature
Usually the hottest coolant and measured at the thermostat
housing. Also called radiator inlet or top tank temperature.
Expansion Volume
The volume of space designed into the deaeration tank to
permit the coolant to expand as it is heated without being
lost to the environment.
Fan Air Flow
The rate of air
fl
ow that a fan can deliver at a given speed
and static pressure.
Fill Line
Used to rout coolant from the deaeration tank to the inlet
of the water pump. It is also called a shunt or make up
line.
Fill Rate
The coolant
fl
ow rate at which an empty cooling system
can be completely
fi
lled without over
fl
owing.
Heat Dissipation
The amount of heat energy (Btu) that a heat transfer
component can dissipate to the environment at speci
fi
ed
conditions.
Overcooling
A condition where the coolant temperature will not
approach the start to open temperature value of the
thermostat under normal engine operation.
Overheating
A condition where the coolant temperature exceeds
allowable limits.
Radiator Shutters
A device placed either in front of or behind the radiator
to block air
fl
ow when not required.
Ram Air Flow
Air
fl
ow through the radiator core due to the motion of
the vehicle or wind.
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 03/06)
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