Some years ago , a J.B. Hunt driver, did let air out of his tractor trailer tires so he could get across the scales. . Not talking bad about truck drivers mind you. Toby
OK, we have removed thus far....
Pounds of air
Pounds of water
Pounds of electricity
Pounds-feet of lug nut tourqu (sp?)
and installed Helium
in the tires
in an envelope in the cabin or by sealing the cabin all together....
But we still have to worry about galvanic corrosion.......
But what about a magnesium frame??
Also, what does a BTU weigh?? I have always heard Air Conditioning measured in tons. Man think of the weight savings by getting rid of that monster weight sitting up there!!!!
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Tedd Ill
AIR#3788 TAC IL-10
No trailers...
Also, what does a BTU weigh?? I have always heard Air Conditioning measured in tons. Man think of the weight savings by getting rid of that monster weight sitting up there!!!!
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
What I find works best is galvenized roofing nails - less likely to rust - I would think the rust combined with hot air would add too much weight - there for throwing off my original intention of fine tuning the balance.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
Unfortunately, every so often we have to learn to tolerate "hot air."
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Andy
In order to complete my enthalpy calculations, I need to know the temperature of the 'hot air' you are talking about. If a Btu weighs 2.67 oz, and the heat capacity of air is 0.25 Btu/lb F, I cannot estimate the weight of the hot air unless I know the specified temperature.
How is Corky doing with his calculations? Does he need more biscuit input?
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