Multifunctional heat dissipating capacity testing device and testing method

By using a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device and method, the problem of predicting the performance of the water tank and intercooler system during engine and vehicle matching was solved, achieving the effects of rapid problem identification and resource saving, and is applicable to the testing of engines with different displacements.

CN120992204APending Publication Date: 2025-11-21DONGFENG CUMMINS ENGINE
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Application Number
CN202511182855.5
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2025-11-21

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies cannot predict the performance of the water tank and intercooler system during the engine and vehicle matching process, resulting in a waste of a lot of human resources and testing resources, and making it impossible to quickly pinpoint the cause of high temperatures.

Method used

Design a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device, which includes components such as engine, fan, water tank, and intercooler. A model is built using heat transfer theory formulas and the Minitab tool to simulate different environments and vehicle layout conditions, and predict the heat dissipation of the water tank and intercooler system.

Benefits of technology

It can quickly predict and resolve high-temperature issues in the water tank and intercooler system when environmental conditions and vehicle configurations change, saving time and labor costs, reducing the need for extreme field tests, and guiding vehicle layout to prevent high-temperature phenomena.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a multifunctional heat dissipating capacity testing device. The system comprises an engine, an engine water inlet pipe, an engine water outlet pipe, a fan, a water tank, an intercooler, a water inlet temperature sensor, a water outlet temperature sensor, an intercooling front pipeline, an intercooling rear pipeline, an intercooling air inlet temperature sensor, an engine air inlet temperature sensor, a water flow meter, an air flow meter, a baffle, an electronic fan, a water tank front temperature sensor and an intercooling front temperature sensor. An engine air inlet pipeline, an environment temperature sensor and an environment air conditioner. The invention further relates to a testing method using the multifunctional heat dissipating capacity testing device. The method can predict and solve the high temperature condition of the water tank and the intercooling system when the environmental condition and the whole vehicle configuration change, and saves the time cost and the labor cost.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of engine heat dissipation technology, and more specifically to a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device and testing method. Background Technology

[0002] During the current engine and vehicle matching process, the first matched radiator and fan will be tested. Matching can only be performed based on the current altitude, current ambient temperature, and current configuration. When the above conditions change, the performance of the heat dissipation and intercooling system cannot be predicted.

[0003] The shortcomings of existing technology are: When the overall vehicle layout changes, it is impossible to predict the performance of the water tank and intercooler. Measurements can only be made through actual testing, which wastes human and testing resources and affects the progress of the entire project. When customers experience high water and intercooling system temperatures during use, it is impossible to determine whether the cause is due to changes in environmental conditions or changes in the efficiency of the water tank and intercooling system. This necessitates extensive replacement testing, wasting human and testing resources. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device and method. Its purpose is to predict and resolve high-temperature conditions in the water tank and intercooler system when environmental conditions and vehicle configuration change, thereby saving time and labor costs.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: A multifunctional heat dissipation testing device includes an engine, an engine inlet pipe, an engine outlet pipe, a fan, a water tank, an intercooler, an inlet water temperature sensor, an outlet water temperature sensor, intercooler pre-pipelines, intercooler rear-pipelines, an intercooler intake air temperature sensor, an engine intake air temperature sensor, a water flow meter, an air flow meter, a baffle, an electric fan, a water tank pre-temperature sensor, an intercooler pre-temperature sensor, an engine intake air line, an ambient temperature sensor, and an ambient air conditioner, wherein: The engine and the fan are connected via a flange, and the fan is used for heat dissipation of the water tank and the intercooler; the engine's water inlet and the water tank's water outlet are connected via the engine's water inlet pipe; the engine's water outlet and the water tank's water inlet are connected via the engine's water outlet pipe; the engine's exhaust manifold is connected to the intercooler's inlet via the intercooler's front pipe; the engine's intake manifold is connected to the intercooler's outlet via the intercooler's rear pipe; a water inlet temperature sensor for measuring the engine's water inlet temperature is installed on the engine's water inlet pipe; a water outlet temperature sensor for measuring the engine's water outlet temperature is installed on the engine's water outlet pipe. The system includes: a water outlet temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the intercooler; an intercooler intake air temperature sensor installed on the intercooler front pipe for measuring the intercooler intake air temperature; an engine intake air temperature sensor installed on the intercooler rear pipe for measuring the engine intake air temperature; a water flow meter installed on the engine inlet pipe for measuring the engine water flow rate; an air flow meter installed on the engine intake pipe for measuring the engine air flow rate; a baffle detachably mounted at a preset position on the engine for providing various variable vehicle layouts; and an electric fan installed at the front end of the engine for providing airflow during vehicle operation. The water tank front temperature sensor is installed between the water tank and the intercooler and is used to measure the temperature between the water tank and the intercooler; the intercooler front temperature sensor is installed at the front end of the intercooler and is used to measure the temperature at the front end of the intercooler; the ambient temperature sensor is installed at the front end of the baffle and is used to measure the temperature of the test environment; the ambient air conditioner is installed on top of the engine and is used to control the ambient temperature.

[0006] Preferably, the baffle is detachably mounted on the front end, top, intake side, exhaust side, and rear end of the engine.

[0007] Preferably, the water tank front temperature sensor includes a first water tank front temperature sensor, a second water tank front temperature sensor, a third water tank front temperature sensor, a fourth water tank front temperature sensor, and a fifth water tank front temperature sensor; the first water tank front temperature sensor is installed at the upper left of the water tank; the second water tank front temperature sensor is installed at the upper right of the water tank; the third water tank front temperature sensor is installed at the lower left of the water tank; the fourth water tank front temperature sensor is installed at the lower right of the water tank; and the fifth water tank front temperature sensor is installed in the middle of the water tank.

[0008] Preferably, the intercooler front temperature sensor includes a first intercooler front temperature sensor, a second intercooler front temperature sensor, a third intercooler front temperature sensor, a fourth intercooler front temperature sensor, and a fifth intercooler front temperature sensor; the first intercooler front temperature sensor is installed on the upper left of the intercooler; the second intercooler front temperature sensor is installed on the upper right of the intercooler; the third intercooler front temperature sensor is installed on the lower left of the intercooler; the fourth intercooler front temperature sensor is installed on the lower right of the intercooler; and the fifth intercooler front temperature sensor is installed in the middle of the intercooler.

[0009] A testing method utilizing the aforementioned multifunctional heat dissipation testing device includes an engine water system testing process, specifically comprising the following steps: S100. The heat dissipation of the engine water system is calculated using heat transfer theory formulas, expressed as follows: in: Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the engine's water system; Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the water tank; Used to characterize the heat dissipation compensation of water system environment; The heat dissipation of the water tank is expressed by the following formula: in: The outlet water temperature, used to characterize the engine's water temperature, is measured by the outlet water temperature sensor. The water inlet temperature of the engine is used to characterize the water inlet temperature, which is measured by the water inlet temperature sensor. The water flow rate used to characterize the engine is measured by the water flow meter. S200. Control the ambient temperature sensor to read the current ambient temperature; control the current ambient temperature to a preset ambient temperature value using an ambient air conditioner; S300. Based on the vehicle's speed, the electronic fan controls the wind speed at the front end of the baffle to a preset wind speed value; S400. Read the measured values ​​of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth water tank front temperature sensors, and calculate the current water tank surface temperature; then, obtain and compensate for the water system's environmental heat dissipation by calculating the difference between the water tank surface temperature and the ambient temperature, with different ambient temperatures corresponding to different water system environmental heat dissipation compensation values; the water tank surface temperature is expressed by the following formula: in: Used to characterize the surface temperature of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper right corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the lower left corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the lower right corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower right of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the center of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature in the middle of the water tank; S500. Use the minitab tool to create a model combination of the wind speed and the ambient temperature; then repeat steps S200 to S400, adjusting the wind speed and the ambient temperature to different numerical combinations, until each combination of the preset ambient temperature value and the preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading of the temperature sensor in front of the water tank corresponding to each numerical combination, and calculate the corresponding surface temperature of the water tank. S600. Based on the different water tank surface temperatures obtained in step S500, calculate the corresponding heat dissipation of the engine water system according to the heat dissipation compensation of the water system environment, expressed by the following formula: in: Ambient temperature weighting coefficient used to characterize heat dissipation of a water system; Used to characterize the current ambient temperature; S700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffle, the temperature changes at the upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, and middle of the water tank are measured. Then, based on the customer's overall vehicle layout, the customer is guided to adjust the overall vehicle layout.

[0010] Preferably, the test method further includes an engine intercooler system test procedure, specifically comprising the following steps: Sa100. The heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system is calculated using heat transfer theory formulas, expressed as follows: in: Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system; Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the intercooler; Used to characterize the environmental heat dissipation compensation of the intercooler system; The heat dissipation of the intercooler is expressed by the following formula: in: The intake air temperature of the engine is used to characterize the engine intake air temperature and is measured by the engine intake air temperature sensor. The intercooler intake air temperature is used to characterize the intercooler intake air temperature and is measured by the intercooler intake air temperature sensor. The airflow rate used to characterize the engine intake airflow is measured by the airflow meter. Sa200. Controls the ambient temperature sensor to read the current ambient temperature; controls the current ambient temperature to the preset ambient temperature value through an ambient air conditioner; Sa300. Based on the vehicle's speed, the electronic fan controls the wind speed at the front end of the baffle to the preset wind speed value; Sa400 reads the measured values ​​from the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth intercooler inlet temperature sensors and calculates the current intercooler surface temperature. Then, it calculates the difference between the intercooler surface temperature and the ambient temperature to obtain and compensate for the intercooler system's environmental heat dissipation. Different ambient temperatures correspond to different intercooler system environmental heat dissipation compensation values. The intercooler surface temperature is expressed by the following formula: in: Used to characterize the surface temperature of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the lower right of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower right side of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the middle of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the middle of the intercooler; Sa500. Use the minitab tool to create a model combination of the wind speed and the ambient temperature; then repeat steps Sa200 to Sa400, adjusting the wind speed and the ambient temperature to different numerical combinations, until each combination of the preset ambient temperature value and the preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading of the intercooler front temperature sensor corresponding to each numerical combination, and calculate the corresponding intercooler surface temperature. Sa600. Based on the different intercooler surface temperatures obtained in step Sa500, calculate the corresponding heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system according to the environmental heat dissipation compensation of the intercooler system, expressed by the following formula: in: Ambient temperature weighting coefficient used to characterize the heat dissipation of the intercooling system; Used to characterize the current ambient temperature; Sa700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffles, the temperature changes at the upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, and middle of the intercooler are measured. Then, based on the customer's overall vehicle layout, the customer is guided to adjust the overall vehicle layout.

[0011] Preferably, the preset wind speed values ​​include 10m / s, 20m / s, 30m / s, 40m / s, and 50m / s.

[0012] Preferably, the preset ambient temperature values ​​include 10℃, 20℃, 30℃, 40℃, 50℃, 60℃, and 70℃.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This testing device can measure the performance of the water tank and radiator under different ambient temperatures and different vehicle layouts. When end users experience high temperatures in the water tank or intercooler, it can quickly identify and resolve the problem without wasting a lot of manpower and resources to organize and conduct verification tests.

[0014] Because the ambient temperature and density of this testing device are controllable, there is no need to organize separate extreme tests in cold regions, high altitudes, and high temperatures, saving a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial costs.

[0015] This testing device can simulate various types of vehicle matching by changing the shape of the baffle. Before matching, the performance of the vehicle's water tank and intercooler can be predicted, which can guide the vehicle's layout to prevent high temperature phenomena in the water tank and intercooler.

[0016] This testing device can be adjusted according to different engine displacements, and can be adapted to test the performance of water tanks and intercoolers of different engine displacements.

[0017] This testing device can accurately determine the direction for improvement of the water tank and intercooler based on the performance of temperature sensors at various locations during the test. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank temperature sensor arrangement according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the intercooler temperature sensor arrangement according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle arrangement in a specific embodiment of the present invention. The components are: 1. Engine, 2. Engine inlet pipe, 3. Engine outlet pipe, 4. Fan, 5. Radiator, 6. Intercooler, 7. Inlet water temperature sensor, 8. Outlet water temperature sensor, 9. Intercooler front piping, 10. Intercooler rear piping, 11. Intercooler intake air temperature sensor, 12. Engine intake air temperature sensor, 13. Water flow meter, 14. Air flow meter, 15. Baffle, 16. Electric fan, A1. Radiator front temperature sensor, B1. Intercooler front temperature sensor, 17. First water... 18. Front temperature sensor of the first water tank, 19. Front temperature sensor of the second water tank, 20. Front temperature sensor of the third water tank, 21. Front temperature sensor of the fourth water tank, 22. Front temperature sensor of the fifth water tank, 23. Front temperature sensor of the first intercooler, 24. Front temperature sensor of the second intercooler, 25. Front temperature sensor of the third intercooler, 26. Front temperature sensor of the fourth intercooler, 27. Front temperature sensor of the fifth intercooler, 28. Engine intake manifold, 29. Ambient temperature sensor, 20. Ambient air conditioning. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. After reading the present invention, any modifications of the present invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art will fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0020] This invention application claims protection for a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device, such as... Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figure 4, the system includes: engine 1, engine inlet water pipe 2, engine outlet water pipe 3, fan 4, water tank 5, intercooler 6, inlet water temperature sensor 7, outlet water temperature sensor 8, intercooler front piping 9, intercooler rear piping 10, intercooler intake air temperature sensor 11, engine intake air temperature sensor 12, water flow meter 13, air flow meter 14, baffle 15, electric fan 16, water tank front temperature sensor A1, intercooler front temperature sensor B1, engine intake air piping 27, ambient temperature sensor 28, and ambient air conditioning unit 29. Engine 1 and fan 4 are connected via a flange. Fan 4 is used for cooling water tank 5 and intercooler 6. The water inlet of engine 1 is connected to the water outlet of water tank 5 via engine inlet pipe 2. The water outlet of engine 1 is connected to the water inlet of water tank 5 via engine outlet pipe 3. The exhaust manifold of engine 1 is connected to the inlet of intercooler 6 via intercooler front pipe 9. The intake manifold of engine 1 is connected to the outlet of intercooler 6 via intercooler rear pipe 10. An inlet water temperature sensor 7 for measuring engine inlet water temperature is installed on engine inlet water pipe 2. An outlet water temperature sensor 8 for measuring engine outlet water temperature is installed on engine outlet water pipe 3. An intercooler intake air temperature sensor 11 for measuring intercooler intake air temperature is installed on intercooler front pipe 9. An engine intake air temperature sensor 10 for measuring engine intake air temperature is installed on intercooler rear pipe 10. Sensor 12; a water flow meter 13 is installed on the engine inlet pipe 2 to measure the engine water flow; an air flow meter 14 is installed on the engine intake pipe 27 to measure the engine air flow; a baffle 15 is detachably installed in a preset position on the engine 1 and is used to provide various variable vehicle layouts; an electric fan 16 is installed at the front end of the engine 1 to provide wind speed during vehicle operation; a water tank front temperature sensor A1 is installed between the water tank 5 and the intercooler 6 and is used to measure the temperature between the water tank 5 and the intercooler 6; an intercooler front temperature sensor B1 is installed at the front end of the intercooler 6 and is used to measure the temperature at the front end of the intercooler 6; an ambient temperature sensor 28 is installed at the front end of the baffle 15 and is used to measure the temperature of the test environment; an ambient air conditioner 29 is installed on top of the engine 1 and is used to control the ambient temperature.

[0021] It should be noted that the baffle 15 is detachably installed at the front, top, intake side, exhaust side and rear of the engine 1.

[0022] It should be noted that the water tank front temperature sensor A1 includes a first water tank front temperature sensor 17, a second water tank front temperature sensor 18, a third water tank front temperature sensor 19, a fourth water tank front temperature sensor 20, and a fifth water tank front temperature sensor 21; the first water tank front temperature sensor 17 is installed on the upper left of the water tank 5; the second water tank front temperature sensor 18 is installed on the upper right of the water tank 5; the third water tank front temperature sensor 19 is installed on the lower left of the water tank 5; the fourth water tank front temperature sensor 20 is installed on the lower right of the water tank 5; and the fifth water tank front temperature sensor 21 is installed in the middle of the water tank 5.

[0023] It should be noted that the intercooler front temperature sensor B1 includes a first intercooler front temperature sensor 22, a second intercooler front temperature sensor 23, a third intercooler front temperature sensor 24, a fourth intercooler front temperature sensor 25, and a fifth intercooler front temperature sensor 26; the first intercooler front temperature sensor 22 is installed on the upper left of the intercooler 6; the second intercooler front temperature sensor 23 is installed on the upper right of the intercooler 6; the third intercooler front temperature sensor 24 is installed on the lower left of the intercooler 6; the fourth intercooler front temperature sensor 25 is installed on the lower right of the intercooler 6; and the fifth intercooler front temperature sensor 26 is installed in the middle of the intercooler 6.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, a test method utilizing a multifunctional heat dissipation testing device includes an engine water system test procedure, specifically comprising the following steps: S100. The heat dissipation of the engine water system is calculated using the heat transfer theory formula, expressed as in equation (1): (1) in: Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the engine's water system; To characterize the heat dissipation of the water tank; Used to characterize the heat dissipation compensation of water system environment; The heat dissipation of the water tank is expressed by formula (2): (2) in: The temperature of the engine outlet water is measured by outlet water temperature sensor 8; The temperature of the engine inlet water is measured by the inlet water temperature sensor 7; The water flow rate used to characterize the engine is measured by water flow meter 13; S200. Control the ambient temperature sensor 28 to read the current ambient temperature; control the current ambient temperature to the preset ambient temperature value through the ambient air conditioner 29; S300. Based on the vehicle's speed, the electric fan 16 controls the wind speed at the front end of the baffle 15 to a preset wind speed value. S400. Read the measured values ​​of the temperature sensors 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 before the first water tank, and calculate the current surface temperature of the water tank; then calculate the difference between the surface temperature of the water tank and the ambient temperature to obtain and compensate for the heat dissipation of the water system environment. Different ambient temperatures correspond to different heat dissipation compensation values ​​for the water system environment; the surface temperature of the water tank is expressed according to formula (3): (3) in: Used to characterize the surface temperature of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper right corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the lower left corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the lower right corner of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower right of the water tank; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the center of the water tank; Used to characterize the temperature in the middle of the water tank; S500. Use the minitab tool to create a model combination of wind speed and ambient temperature; then repeat steps S200 to S400, adjusting the wind speed and ambient temperature to different value combinations until each combination of preset ambient temperature value and preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading of the water tank front temperature sensor A1 corresponding to each value combination, and calculate the corresponding water tank surface temperature. S600. Based on the different water tank surface temperatures obtained in step S500, calculate the corresponding engine water system heat dissipation compensation, expressed as formula (4): (4) in: Ambient temperature weighting coefficient used to characterize heat dissipation of a water system; Used to characterize the current ambient temperature; S700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffle 15, the temperature changes at the upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, and middle of the water tank are measured. Then, based on the customer's overall vehicle layout, the customer is guided to adjust the overall vehicle layout.

[0025] It should be noted that the test method also includes the engine intercooler system test procedure, which specifically includes the following steps: Sa100. The heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system is calculated using the heat transfer theory formula, expressed as in equation (5): (5) in: Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system; Used to characterize the heat dissipation of the intercooler; Used to characterize the environmental heat dissipation compensation of the intercooler system; The heat dissipation of the intercooler is expressed by formula (6): (6) in: The engine intake air temperature is used to characterize the engine intake air temperature and is measured by the engine intake air temperature sensor 12. The intercooler intake air temperature is used to characterize the intercooler intake air temperature and is measured by the intercooler intake air temperature sensor 11. The airflow rate used to characterize the engine intake airflow is measured by the airflow meter 14; Sa200. Controls the ambient temperature sensor 28 to read the current ambient temperature; controls the current ambient temperature to a preset ambient temperature value through the ambient air conditioner 29. Sa300. Based on the vehicle's speed, the electric fan 16 controls the wind speed at the front end of the baffle 15 to a preset wind speed value. Sa400 reads the measured values ​​of the first intercooler front temperature sensor 22, the second intercooler front temperature sensor 23, the third intercooler front temperature sensor 24, the fourth intercooler front temperature sensor 25, and the fifth intercooler front temperature sensor 26, and calculates the current intercooler surface temperature; then, it calculates the intercooler system environmental heat dissipation compensation by calculating the difference between the intercooler surface temperature and the ambient temperature, and performs compensation. Different ambient temperatures correspond to different intercooler system environmental heat dissipation compensation values; the intercooler surface temperature is expressed according to formula (7): (7) in: Used to characterize the surface temperature of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature in the upper left corner of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the upper right of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower left of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the lower right of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the lower right side of the intercooler; Weighting coefficients used to characterize the temperature at the middle of the intercooler; Used to characterize the temperature at the middle of the intercooler; Sa500. Use the minitab tool to create a model combination of wind speed and ambient temperature; then repeat steps Sa200 to Sa400, adjusting the wind speed and ambient temperature to different value combinations until each combination of preset ambient temperature value and preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading of the intercooler front temperature sensor B1 corresponding to each value combination, and calculate the corresponding intercooler surface temperature. Sa600. Based on the different intercooler surface temperatures obtained in step Sa500, calculate the corresponding heat dissipation of the engine intercooler system according to the intercooler system environmental heat dissipation compensation, and express it according to equation (8): (8) in: Ambient temperature weighting coefficient used to characterize the heat dissipation of the intercooling system; Used to characterize the current ambient temperature; Sa700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffle 15, the temperature changes at the upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, and middle of the intercooler are measured. Then, based on the customer's overall vehicle layout, the customer is guided to adjust the overall vehicle layout.

[0026] In this specific embodiment, the preset wind speed values ​​include 10m / s, 20m / s, 30m / s, 40m / s, and 50m / s. The preset ambient temperature values ​​include 10℃, 20℃, 30℃, 40℃, 50℃, 60℃, and 70℃.

[0027] In the detailed description above, various features are combined together in a single embodiment to simplify this disclosure. This approach to disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that embodiments of the claimed subject matter require more features than are explicitly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the appended claims, the invention is presented with fewer features than all of the features in a single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the appended claims are hereby explicitly incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim representing a separate preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0028] The disclosed embodiments have been described above to enable any person skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments given herein, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and novel features disclosed in this application.

[0029] The foregoing description includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is certainly impossible to describe all possible combinations of components or methods in order to describe the above embodiments, but those skilled in the art will recognize that further combinations and arrangements of the various embodiments are possible. Therefore, the embodiments described herein are intended to cover all such changes, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, the term "comprising" as used in the specification or claims is interpreted in a manner similar to the term "including," as interpreted when used as a conjunction in the claims. Additionally, the use of any term "or" in the specification of the claims is intended to mean "non-exclusive or."

[0030] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional heat dissipation testing device, characterized in that: The engine (1), engine water inlet pipe (2), engine water outlet pipe (3), fan (4), water tank (5), intercooler (6), water inlet temperature sensor (7), water outlet temperature sensor (8), pre-intercooler pipe (9), post-intercooler pipe (10), intercooler inlet temperature sensor (11), engine inlet temperature sensor (12), water flow meter (13), air flow meter (14), baffle (15), electronic fan (16), water tank front temperature sensor (A1), pre-intercooler temperature sensor (B1), engine inlet pipe (27), ambient temperature sensor (28), ambient air conditioner (29), wherein: The engine (1) is connected to the fan (4) through a flange, and the fan (4) is used for heat dissipation of the water tank (5) and the intercooler (6); the water inlet end of the engine (1) is communicated with the water outlet end of the water tank (5) through the engine water inlet pipe (2); the water outlet end of the engine (1) is communicated with the water inlet end of the water tank (5) through the engine water outlet pipe (3); the exhaust manifold of the engine (1) is communicated with the inlet of the intercooler (6) through the pre-intercooler pipe (9); the intake manifold of the engine (1) is communicated with the outlet of the intercooler (6) through the post-intercooler pipe (10); the engine water inlet pipe (2) is provided with the water inlet temperature sensor (7) for measuring the engine water inlet temperature; the engine water outlet pipe (3) is provided with the water outlet temperature sensor (8) for measuring the engine water outlet temperature; the pre-intercooler pipe (9) is provided with the intercooler inlet temperature sensor (11) for measuring the intercooler inlet temperature; the post-intercooler pipe (10) is provided with the engine inlet temperature sensor (12) for measuring the engine inlet temperature; the engine water inlet pipe (2) is provided with the water flow meter (13) for measuring the engine water flow; the engine inlet pipe (27) is provided with the air flow meter (14) for measuring the engine air flow; the baffle (15) is detachably installed at a predetermined position of the engine (1) and is used for providing various variable vehicle arrangements; the front end of the engine (1) is provided with the electronic fan (16) for providing wind speed during vehicle driving; the water tank front temperature sensor (A1) is installed between the water tank (5) and the intercooler (6) and is used for measuring the temperature between the water tank (5) and the intercooler (6); the pre-intercooler temperature sensor (B1) is installed at the front end of the intercooler (6) and is used for measuring the temperature at the front end of the intercooler (6); the ambient temperature sensor (28) is installed at the front end of the baffle (15) and is used for measuring the temperature of the test environment; the ambient air conditioner (29) is installed on the top of the engine (1) and is used for controlling the ambient temperature.

2. The multifunctional heat dissipation capacity testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (15) is detachably installed at the front end, top, inlet side, exhaust side and rear end of the engine (1).

3. The multifunctional heat dissipation capacity testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank front temperature sensor (A1) comprises a first water tank front temperature sensor (17), a second water tank front temperature sensor (18), a third water tank front temperature sensor (19), a fourth water tank front temperature sensor (20), and a fifth water tank front temperature sensor (21); the first water tank front temperature sensor (17) is installed at the upper left of the water tank (5); the second water tank front temperature sensor (18) is installed at the upper right of the water tank (5); the third water tank front temperature sensor (19) is installed at the lower left of the water tank (5); the fourth water tank front temperature sensor (20) is installed at the lower right of the water tank (5); and the fifth water tank front temperature sensor (21) is installed at the middle of the water tank (5).

4. The multifunctional heat dissipation capacity testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intercooler front temperature sensor (B1) comprises a first intercooler front temperature sensor (22), a second intercooler front temperature sensor (23), a third intercooler front temperature sensor (24), a fourth intercooler front temperature sensor (25), and a fifth intercooler front temperature sensor (26); the first intercooler front temperature sensor (22) is installed at the upper left of the intercooler (6); the second intercooler front temperature sensor (23) is installed at the upper right of the intercooler (6); the third intercooler front temperature sensor (24) is installed at the lower left of the intercooler (6); the fourth intercooler front temperature sensor (25) is installed at the lower right of the intercooler (6); and the fifth intercooler front temperature sensor (26) is installed at the middle of the intercooler (6).

5. A testing method using the multifunctional heat dissipation amount testing device according to claim 4, characterized by: The engine water system test process comprises the following steps: S100. Calculate the heat dissipation of the engine water system by the heat transfer theory formula, which is expressed as follows: wherein: for characterizing the heat dissipation of the engine water system; for characterizing the heat dissipation of the water tank; for characterizing the heat dissipation of the water system environment compensation; The heat dissipation of the water tank is expressed as follows: wherein: an engine outlet water temperature, measured by the outlet water temperature sensor (8); an engine inlet water temperature, measured by the inlet water temperature sensor (7); an engine water flow rate, measured by the water flow meter (13); S200. Control the ambient temperature sensor (28) to read the current ambient temperature; control the current ambient temperature to the preset ambient temperature value by the ambient air conditioner (29); S300. According to the speed of the vehicle, control the wind speed in front of the baffle (15) to the preset wind speed value by the electronic fan (16); S400. Read the measurement values of the first water tank front temperature sensor (17), the second water tank front temperature sensor (18), the third water tank front temperature sensor (19), the fourth water tank front temperature sensor (20), and the fifth water tank front temperature sensor (21), and calculate the current water tank surface temperature; then calculate the water system environmental heat dissipation compensation by calculating the difference between the water tank surface temperature and the ambient temperature, and perform compensation; different ambient temperatures correspond to different water system environmental heat dissipation compensation values; the water tank surface temperature is expressed as follows: wherein: a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature above left of the water tank; a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature above left of the water tank; a temperature above left of the water tank; a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature above right of the water tank; a temperature above right of the water tank; a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature below left of the water tank; a temperature below left of the water tank; a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature below right of the water tank; a temperature below right of the water tank; a weighted coefficient for characterizing a temperature at middle of the water tank; a temperature at middle of the water tank; S500. Use the minitab tool to establish the model combination of the wind speed and the ambient temperature; then repeat steps S200 to S400 to adjust the wind speed and the ambient temperature to different numerical combinations respectively until each combination of the preset ambient temperature value and the preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading value of the water tank front temperature sensor (A1) corresponding to each numerical combination and calculate the corresponding water tank surface temperature; S600. According to the different water tank surface temperatures obtained in step S500, calculate the corresponding engine water system heat dissipation according to the ambient temperature compensation of the engine water system heat dissipation, which is expressed by the following formula: wherein: an ambient temperature weighting factor for characterizing the amount of heat dissipated by the water system; for characterizing the current ambient temperature; S700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffle (15), measure the changes of the water tank upper left temperature, the water tank upper right temperature, the water tank lower left temperature, the water tank lower right temperature and the temperature at the middle of the water tank, and then guide the customer to adjust the whole vehicle layout according to the customer's whole vehicle layout.

6. The test method of claim 5, wherein: The test method also includes an engine intercooler system test process, which specifically includes the following steps: Sa100. Calculate the engine intercooler system heat dissipation by the heat transfer theory formula, which is expressed by the following formula: wherein: for characterizing the heat sink capacity of the engine intercooler system; for characterizing the heat sink capacity of the intercooler; for characterizing the ambient heat sink capacity compensation of the intercooler system; The intercooler heat dissipation is expressed by the following formula: wherein: for characterizing the engine intake temperature, measured by the engine intake temperature sensor (12); for characterizing the intercooler intake temperature, measured by the intercooler intake temperature sensor (11); for characterizing the engine intake flow, measured by the air flow meter (14); Sa200. Control the ambient temperature sensor (28) to read the current ambient temperature; control the current ambient temperature to the preset ambient temperature value by the environmental air conditioner (29); Sa300. According to the speed of the vehicle, control the wind speed in front of the baffle (15) to the preset wind speed value by the electronic fan (16); Sa400. Read the measurement values of the first intercooler front temperature sensor (22), the second intercooler front temperature sensor (23), the third intercooler front temperature sensor (24), the fourth intercooler front temperature sensor (25) and the fifth intercooler front temperature sensor (26), and calculate the current intercooler surface temperature; then calculate the intercooler system ambient heat dissipation compensation by calculating the difference between the intercooler surface temperature and the ambient temperature and perform compensation, different ambient temperatures correspond to different intercooler system ambient heat dissipation compensation values; the intercooler surface temperature is expressed by the following formula: wherein: a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the top left of the intercooler; a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the top left of the intercooler; a temperature at the top left of the intercooler; a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the top right of the intercooler; a temperature at the top right of the intercooler; a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the bottom left of the intercooler; a temperature at the bottom left of the intercooler; a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the bottom right of the intercooler; a temperature at the bottom right of the intercooler; a weighting factor for characterizing the temperature at the middle of the intercooler; a temperature at the middle of the intercooler; Sa500. Use the minitab tool to establish the model combination of the wind speed and the ambient temperature; then repeat steps Sa200 to Sa400 to adjust the wind speed and the ambient temperature to different numerical combinations respectively until each combination of the preset ambient temperature value and the preset wind speed value is traversed; record the reading value of the intercooler front temperature sensor (B1) corresponding to each numerical combination and calculate the corresponding intercooler surface temperature; Sa600. According to the different intercooler surface temperatures obtained in step Sa500, calculate the corresponding engine intercooler system heat dissipation according to the ambient temperature compensation of the engine intercooler system heat dissipation, which is expressed by the following formula: wherein: an ambient temperature weighting factor for characterizing the heat dissipation amount of the intercooled system; for characterizing the current ambient temperature; Sa700. By changing the different shapes and positions of the baffle (15), the changes of the temperature above the left of the intercooler, the temperature above the right of the intercooler, the temperature below the left of the intercooler, the temperature below the right of the intercooler, and the temperature at the middle of the intercooler are measured, and then the customer is guided to adjust the vehicle arrangement according to the vehicle arrangement of the customer.

7. The test method of claim 6, wherein: The preset wind speed values include 10 m / s, 20 m / s, 30 m / s, 40 m / s, and 50 m / s.

8. The test method of claim 7, wherein: The preset ambient temperature values include 10℃, 20℃, 30℃, 40℃, 50℃, 60℃, and 70℃.

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