Integrated power electronics and intake air thermal management system and method
US10859045B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for avoiding intake air condensation. A thermal management system includes a propulsion system with an internal combustion engine and an electric machine. A power electronics system delivers power to the electric machine. A fluid circuit is configured to cool the power electronics system. Intake air of the internal combustion engine is circulated through an intake air heat exchanger. A controller operates the fluid circuit to collect heat from the power electronics system and to selectively deliver the heat to the intake air heat exchanger.
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