Automative Radiator safe release valve-cap October 31, 2007
An idea for Automotive Radiators;
The problem:
As we know the boiling point of a liquid rises when that liquid is under pressure.With a radiator upon inspection; releasing that valve can cause an explosion of steam from the water inside boiling instantly – This is both dangerous, and scary. On most liquid cooled vehicles these days there is a cap designed to release the gases in a more controlled manner, however, the steam is not realeased in a directionally controlled manner, and is still not directed away from the hands.
The solution:
A radiator cap with a directional valve, integrated with a trigger, a pressure meter, and a locking mechanism which prevents opening of the cap until the pressure is equalised.
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