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Post by AtomHeartDragon on Nov 1, 2018 22:55:44 GMT
Does it use max temperature for the whole surface or does it assume gradient from high to low, with each part contributing according to the Boltzmann's law?
Because it should really be the latter and it would make the radiators much less efficient (that 4th power scaling) than with the former.
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Post by AdmiralObvious on Nov 2, 2018 2:25:04 GMT
I'm pretty sure it just uses max temperature for the whole radiator.
It would be neat if it used the formula, but it doesn't look like that's a thing currently.
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Post by The Astronomer on Nov 2, 2018 10:52:59 GMT
You can, and should test that. Try it with the launcher module.
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Post by AtomHeartDragon on Nov 2, 2018 16:22:01 GMT
You can, and should test that. Try it with the launcher module. I think it would be easier to test it using reactor: - Fix the outer coolant outlet temperature and waste heat.
- Manipulate the coolant return temperature.
- See if radiator requirements change.
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Post by The Astronomer on Nov 3, 2018 1:37:22 GMT
You can, and should test that. Try it with the launcher module. I think it would be easier to test it using reactor: - Fix the outer coolant outlet temperature and waste heat.
- Manipulate the coolant return temperature.
- See if radiator requirements change.
...maybe. You should try that and post your results here.
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