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Charge Air Cooler - Effectiveness

Charge-air-cooler (CAC) thermal effectiveness - (T_in − T_out) / (T_in − T_sw).

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

ε=(TinTout)/(TinTsw)\varepsilon = (T_{in} - T_{out}) / (T_{in} - T_{sw})
SymbolMeaningUnit
TinT_inCompressor exit T°C
TswT_swSW inlet T°C

Source: MAN ES Performance Guide

In short

Charge-air-cooler (CAC) thermal effectiveness - (T_in \u2212 T_out) / (T_in \u2212 T_sw).

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