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CAC Condensate - Formation Check

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Charge-air-cooler condensate formation - occurs when air dew point > CAC outlet T. Water droplets damage engine.

Formula

$$ T_{dp} = \frac{243.04 \alpha}{17.625 - \alpha} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$T_dp$Dew point°CMagnus formula

Sources

  • ASHRAE Psychrometric Ch.1.