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Old 02-24-2006 | 11:04 AM
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TimR-RCU
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Default RE: Cold weather help please

Just a clarification. Moist air is LESS dense than dry air.

Dry air is mostly diatomic Nitrogen - wt= 28
some diatomic oxygen - wt= 32
a percent or two of other gases.

MOIST air is the above with the addition of H2O
2 hydrogen = 2
1 oxygen = 16
Total wt/molecule = 18

replace any of the molecules in dry air with water, and the density goes DOWN.

I've found flying here in MN, I've been okay just opening the high speed up a bit to compensate for the increased air density. It also REALLY helps to keep the fuel warm - I just keep it inside the home then the car - some people have actually warmed the whole jug in a tub of hot water.

Tim


ORIGINAL: Dr1Driver

Cold air is more dense than warm air (read: engine will be lean). Moist air is also more dense than dry air (read: engine will be lean).
Dr.1