17986990. ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING - 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
ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US)
ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17986990 titled 'ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC COOLING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electrified vehicle with a unique closed circulation system using an electrically conductive working fluid and a magnetohydrodynamic pump to circulate the fluid through the system.
- The electric drive unit of the vehicle includes a power inverter and a motor.
- The closed circulation path contains an electrically conductive working fluid that is in thermal communication with the power inverter and/or the motor.
- The magnetohydrodynamic pump is responsible for circulating the working fluid through the closed circulation path.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other electrified transportation systems to improve efficiency and thermal management.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient cooling of the power inverter and motor in electrified vehicles. 2. Improved thermal communication within the vehicle's electric drive unit.
Benefits
1. Enhanced performance and longevity of electric drive components. 2. Increased energy efficiency and reduced heat generation in the vehicle.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Electrified Vehicle Closed Circulation System: Applications in Electric Transportation"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to closed circulation systems in vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall cost of electrified vehicles?
The patent application does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this closed circulation system in electrified vehicles.
What are the environmental benefits of using this technology in electrified vehicles?
The patent application does not discuss the potential environmental advantages of utilizing this closed circulation system in electrified vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrified vehicle may include an electric drive unit having a power inverter and a motor, a closed circulation path containing an electrically conductive working fluid in thermal communication with at least one of the power inverter and the motor, and a magnetohydrodynamic pump containing the working fluid and effective to circulate the working fluid through the closed circulation path.
