Heating oil for enhanced active thermal coolant system
US11415040B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2060/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for thermal management of a motor vehicle engine includes one or more of the following: determining a current lube oil temperature; determining a lube oil temperature for optimal friction; turning on piston cooling jets based on the current lube oil temperature and the lube oil temperature for optimal friction; and turning off the piston cooling jets.
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