Prediction strategy for thermal management and protection of power electronic hardware
US8556011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W30/1846
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid powertrain system includes an engine, an electric machine, a power electronics device including a plurality of electric circuit layers, and a cooling system. A method for managing thermal energy in the power electronics device includes monitoring a plurality of temperature sensors in the power electronics device, monitoring electric power into and out of the power electronics device, predicting temperatures for the plurality of electric circuit layers, and controlling the hybrid powertrain system based upon the predicted temperatures for the plurality of electric circuit layers.
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