17984663. CONTROL METHOD FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT VALVE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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CONTROL METHOD FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT VALVE

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Dusung Moon of Seoul (KR)

In Kyun Lee of Seongnam-si (KR)

Young Seop Kwon of Seoul (KR)

CONTROL METHOD FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT VALVE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17984663 titled 'CONTROL METHOD FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT VALVE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a control method for an engine coolant valve. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The control method involves monitoring the condition of the engine and its environment.
  • A controller predicts the degradation of the engine coolant based on the monitored conditions.
  • When the coolant is predicted to be degraded, the controller adjusts the opening of a flow control valve.
  • If the coolant is predicted to be out of control range and degraded, the controller generates a coolant exchange alarm.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry: This control method can be applied to various types of engines in cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
  • Industrial machinery: The method can be used in engines powering industrial machinery and equipment.

Problems Solved:

  • Preventing engine coolant degradation: By monitoring the engine condition and environment, the method can predict coolant degradation and take corrective actions.
  • Avoiding engine damage: Adjusting the flow control valve and generating an alarm can prevent engine damage caused by degraded coolant.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced engine performance: By maintaining the coolant within a control range, the method ensures optimal engine performance.
  • Increased engine lifespan: Preventing coolant degradation and damage can extend the lifespan of the engine.
  • Improved safety: The coolant exchange alarm helps prevent potential engine failures, ensuring safer operation.


Original Abstract Submitted

A control method for an engine coolant valve includes: monitoring an engine driving condition and an engine driving environment; predicting, by a controller, degradation of an engine coolant based on the engine driving condition and the engine driving environment by a controller; changing, by the controller, an opening of an integrated flow control valve when the engine coolant is predicted to be degraded; and generating, by the controller, a coolant exchange alarm when the engine coolant is predicted to be out of a control range and degraded.