Post by metalbeast on Sept 2, 2005 0:23:57 GMT -5
Nitrous, laughing gas, sauce, dope, juice (NAWS to you ricers); no matter what you call it, nitrous oxide is recognized as being one of the most powerful modifcations that you can make to your car. But just what is it and how does such a small amount of this substance produce such vast amounts of power?
Nitrous oxide is a compound made up of 2 molecules of nitrogen and 1 molecule of oxygen. This compound produces increased power in two ways
1. When Nitrous is heated to approximately 570 degrees F, the electro-chemical attraction between the nitrogen and oxygen is overcome and the molecule splits into its base elements. This provides more oxygen for combustion. This increased amount of oxygen will allow you to inject an increased amount of fuel, which will allow the engine to produce more power.
2. Nitrous oxide exist as a high pressure liquid when it is stored. Upon release, nitrous oxide experiences a tremendous pressure decrease. This causes the liquid to flash to a gas. During this process, the sensible heat (heat that can be measured or temperature heat) of the air is converted into latent heat (heat required to produce a phase change). This cause a dramatic decrease in the temperature of the intake air charge. Cooler air is more dense and therefore has more oxygen per unit volume. More oxygen equates to more fuel for combustion which, again produces more power.
Now you know how this sometimes misunderstood modification can become a deadly weapon to your adversaries on the street and strip!
Happy hunting ;D
Nitrous oxide is a compound made up of 2 molecules of nitrogen and 1 molecule of oxygen. This compound produces increased power in two ways
1. When Nitrous is heated to approximately 570 degrees F, the electro-chemical attraction between the nitrogen and oxygen is overcome and the molecule splits into its base elements. This provides more oxygen for combustion. This increased amount of oxygen will allow you to inject an increased amount of fuel, which will allow the engine to produce more power.
2. Nitrous oxide exist as a high pressure liquid when it is stored. Upon release, nitrous oxide experiences a tremendous pressure decrease. This causes the liquid to flash to a gas. During this process, the sensible heat (heat that can be measured or temperature heat) of the air is converted into latent heat (heat required to produce a phase change). This cause a dramatic decrease in the temperature of the intake air charge. Cooler air is more dense and therefore has more oxygen per unit volume. More oxygen equates to more fuel for combustion which, again produces more power.
Now you know how this sometimes misunderstood modification can become a deadly weapon to your adversaries on the street and strip!
Happy hunting ;D
