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Originally Posted by billwot
Well, its really a moot point because the flow of fuel through the pump provides adequate cooling. So the rate of transfer to the liquid in the tank is really not a concern.
But regardless, the unknown value for the calculation is the amount of heat generated by the pump (Btu/h).
BTW, the mass (and specific heat) of gasoline is not the same as it is for water.
BTW, weren't you an OSU Engineering grad?  |
I just started mathing this out using conservation of energy, and remembered how much I dislike heat transfer.
Anyone want to check to see how much current the fuel pump draws? That's your energy input. I also don't think heat loss to the environment is insignificant.