At some temperature this would be true. But, we still
don't know what that temperature is. It has been noted that some
components are volatile at temps as low as 70 deg F. If
this is a real world number, you could not let the plane sit on a ramp in
Florida without pressurizing your tank. Or it might be that this is a
trace component that does not matter if it boils off.
Obviously there is some temperature X that is acceptable. I just want
to know what it is.
Also keep in mind that steam (even gasoline steam) INSTANTLY condenses when
its temperature falls below boiling point. This is what keeps it from
being lost from the tank vent. At least that is what I assume based on my
limited gas theory understanding. This idea may be DOA but I want to know
the cause of death : )
Tracy
Tracy.. if you want to "boil" your fuel to use as a coolant source, you
need to pressurize the system/plug the vent to prevent the loss of volatile
portions of the gasoline in its vapor state. Your "wet wing" would become a
pressure vessel at that point. > SNIP<
Dave