How Long Does It Take for a Car Hood to Cool Down?
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After the engine is turned off, the hood requires approximately 60 minutes to cool down. The normal operating temperature of an engine typically remains around 90 degrees Celsius. When the vehicle is parked and the engine is shut off, the temperature does not drop immediately. The accumulation of residual heat from the engine can easily damage plastic components and wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment, and in severe cases, may even lead to vehicle self-ignition. Common cooling technologies employed in engines include film cooling, where a liquid propellant or gas forms a film on the heated surface to prevent heat transfer from the combustion gases to the wall, known as liquid film cooling or gas film cooling respectively; transpiration cooling, where the heated component is made of porous material, and the coolant seeps through the micropores to carry away heat while forming a cooling film on the surface, providing excellent cooling effects; and thermal insulation layers, where low thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistant materials are applied or adhered to the heated surface to reduce heat transfer from the combustion gases to the wall. The hood plays a crucial role in protecting the engine, isolating noise and temperature, and facilitating easy access for maintenance and inspection. It also isolates the heat generated during engine operation, effectively safeguarding the paint on the hood's surface and preventing aging.