ilmakiertojäähdytin
Ilmakiertojäähdytin, often translated as air-cooled heat exchanger or simply radiator, is a device designed to transfer heat from a fluid to the surrounding air. It operates on the principle of convection, where heat is moved from a hotter substance to a cooler one through the movement of fluids. In an ilmakiertojäähdytin, a fluid, typically a liquid or gas, flows through a series of tubes or fins. These tubes and fins have a large surface area exposed to the ambient air. As the fluid circulates within the device, heat energy is conducted from the fluid through the walls of the tubes and fins. This heat is then dissipated into the cooler air that flows over the external surfaces. The airflow can be natural, driven by temperature differences, or forced, using fans. This technology is widely employed in various applications where cooling is necessary, such as in internal combustion engines for automobiles, power generators, and industrial machinery. They are also found in air conditioning systems and refrigeration units to release heat from the refrigerant. The efficiency of an ilmakiertojäähdytin depends on factors like the surface area, the temperature difference between the fluid and the air, and the rate of airflow.