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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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■ Combination of Heat Transfer Mechanisms<br />

Thermal images of operating equipment and systems will often exhibit heat<br />

flow by a combination of mechanisms working simultaneously. Figure 4.4<br />

depicts the investigation into the thermal design of a new motorcycle engine.<br />

The thermal signature is a combination of fluid flow (in the cooling fins),<br />

exothermic reactions (within the cylinders) friction (at the piston rings and<br />

within the bearing) and thermal resistance (in the exhaust system).<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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