18180201. VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jin Hwan Lee of Boryeong-si (KR)
Wan Je Cho of Hwaseong-si (KR)
VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18180201 titled 'VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle thermal management system that includes an HVAC subsystem connected to the passenger compartment and a powertrain cooling subsystem connected to a powertrain component.
- The HVAC subsystem consists of a compressor, interior condenser, heating-side expansion valve, exterior heat exchanger, distribution conduit, water-cooled heat exchanger, control valves, cooling-side expansion valve, and evaporator.
- The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the HVAC system and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses, to efficiently manage the thermal conditions inside the passenger compartment and cool the powertrain components.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient thermal management inside the vehicle. 2. Effective cooling of powertrain components.
Benefits
1. Improved comfort for passengers. 2. Enhanced performance and longevity of powertrain components. 3. Energy-efficient operation of the vehicle's thermal management system.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized vehicle thermal management systems for automotive manufacturers.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing vehicle thermal management systems that do not incorporate a water-cooled heat exchanger for transferring heat between the HVAC system and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
Unanswered Questions
How does the water-cooled heat exchanger impact the overall efficiency of the vehicle thermal management system?
The water-cooled heat exchanger plays a crucial role in transferring heat between the HVAC system and the powertrain cooling subsystem. However, the specific impact on the overall efficiency of the system needs further clarification through testing and analysis.
What are the potential maintenance requirements for the water-cooled heat exchanger in this system?
Regular maintenance of the water-cooled heat exchanger is essential to ensure its optimal performance. The frequency and specific maintenance procedures required for this component should be outlined to understand the long-term reliability of the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a vehicle thermal management system, including: an HVAC subsystem thermally connected to a passenger compartment; and a powertrain cooling subsystem thermally connected to a powertrain component. The HVAC subsystem includes a compressor, an interior condenser disposed on the downstream side of the compressor, a heating-side expansion valve disposed on the downstream side of the interior condenser, an exterior heat exchanger disposed on the downstream side of the heating-side expansion valve, a first distribution conduit extending from a downstream point of the heating-side expansion valve to an upstream point of the compressor, a water-cooled heat exchanger disposed on the first distribution conduit, a first control valve disposed on the upstream side of the exterior heat exchanger, a second control valve disposed on the first distribution conduit, a third control valve disposed on the downstream side of the exterior heat exchanger, a cooling-side expansion valve disposed on the downstream side of the third control valve, and an evaporator disposed on the downstream side of the cooling-side expansion valve. The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the first distribution conduit and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
