BASIC LAMINOVA THEORY

Utilizing laminar flow offers an amazing heat transfer potential.

Intercooler Integration

Installation
Best results are achieved when the heat exchanger is installed in the inlet manifold.
This improves the response compared to traditional air-to-air intercooler installations due to shorter flow length.
The Laminova intercooler reduces noise level and pulsation.

Charged engines
A special core is used for air flow in charged engines.

This core has longer and higher fins and fewer break-up zones (more surface) than the traditional core for liquid applications.

Best results are achieved when the heat exchanger is installed in the inlet manifold. Normally, a package of 2-4 cores is needed to meet specifications. 

Cross section of a core showing height of fins, distances between them and their thickness in mm.

Separate cooling circuit
The air-to-liquid intercooler system needs a separate cooling circuit with a circulation pump and a separate radiator. 

Usage with air conditioning systems
The Laminova intercooler can be combined with the air conditioning system for even better efficiency.

Now Available
Intercooler housings for use in racing/aftermarket applications and as prototypes for test and evaluation.

LAMINAR FLOW INTERCOOLERS

With a Laminova heat exchanger, maximum heat transfer can be achieved with low pressure drop, something not available until now.

This is achieved by continuously restarting the flow passage after an optimal flow length.

Laminova  eradicates the traditional problem of poor heat transfer from short flow length due to a build-up of boundary layers.

Standard Core Dimensions:

• O.D. 1.55" x 13.07" 
(39.5mm x 332mm long)

• O.D. 1.77" x 13.07" 
(45.0mm x 332mm long)

 

Rule of thumb A reduction in intake temp. of .5°C  (6°F) increases air density by 1%

 

Rule of thumb With the same octane fuel -  every 4°C (20°F) reduction in intake temp. allows .5 psi additional boost .