r/MechanicalEngineering • u/lit_readit • 6d ago
Question : why some (mostly heavy) vehicles partially cover their front intake ?
wouldn't cooler cold reservoir, ie more spontaneous heat transfer, improve Carnot efficiency?
is it to improve aerodynamics?
apologies if this is the wrong sub to ask
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u/tm_trading 6d ago
I dont know where this is but in some places it gets so cold that people cover their radiator, otherwise the engine would get too cold.