17842604. THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jong Won Kim of Cheonan-Si (KR)
Sang Shin Lee of Suwon-Si (KR)
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17842604 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a thermal management system for a vehicle that includes a base circuit with components such as a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. The system also includes a recirculation circuit that allows the refrigerant discharged from the compressor to be recirculated back to the compressor's inlet. An adjusting valve is positioned either at the discharge portion or the inlet portion to control the flow rate of the refrigerant in the recirculation circuit.
- The thermal management system is designed for vehicles.
- It includes a base circuit with a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.
- A recirculation circuit is branched from the discharge portion of the compressor and joined to the compressor's inlet.
- An adjusting valve is positioned at either the discharge portion or the inlet portion to adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant in the recirculation circuit.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
Problems Solved
- Efficient thermal management in vehicles
- Improved control of refrigerant flow
- Enhanced energy efficiency
Benefits
- Better temperature control in vehicles
- Reduced energy consumption
- Improved overall vehicle performance
Original Abstract Submitted
A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a base circuit in which a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator are provided in order and in which a refrigerant is circulated, a recirculation circuit branched from a discharge portion of the compressor in the base circuit and joined to an inlet portion of the compressor so that the refrigerant discharged from the compressor is recirculated to an inlet of the compressor, and an adjusting valve positioned at the discharge portion where the recirculation circuit is branched from the base circuit or positioned at the inlet portion where the recirculation circuit is joined to the base circuit, the adjusting valve configured to adjust a flow rate of the refrigerant that flows to the recirculation circuit.
