Thermal management system
US10794617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal management system comprises a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between a first component and a first working fluid, a first working fluid compressor downstream in first working fluid flow of the first heat exchanger and configured to compress the first working fluid, a second heat exchanger downstream in first working fluid flow of the compressor and configured to exchange heat between the first working fluid and a second working fluid and an expander downstream in first working fluid flow of the second heat exchanger, and configured to expand and cool first working fluid and deliver cooled first working fluid to the first heat exchanger. The system further comprises a third heat exchanger upstream in second working fluid flow of the second heat exchanger, and configured to exchange heat between a second component and the second working fluid.
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