Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 02-2-607 Cooling Systems (Automotive)
Abstract
The procedures in this TOP describe how to evaluate the cooling characteristics of engine, power train, and auxiliary components of wheeled and tracked vehicles when subjected to full- and part-throttle vehicle operations, repeated steering maneuvers, and exposure to extreme environments. The necessity for engine and power train cooling arises from inherent mechanical and thermal limitations of vehicle components and their lubricants, heat buildup from sources such as ambient temperature and solar radiation, and increased operational demands resulting from overloads or increasing loads. To prevent damaging effects to power-producing and power-transmitting components, care must be exercised by the user to see that operating temperatures are maintained within specified limits under all conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 27, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA640254