Coolant Flow Control TRIZ Cases
- Coolant Temperature Oscillation Prediction Model
A thermal instability prediction model estimates radiator outlet temperatures using existing sensor data and reversed flow physics.
- Dual-Drive Cooling Pump Clutch Arrangement
A dual-drive cooling pump uses a centrifugal clutch and unidirectional clutch to manage impeller rotation speed.
- Multi-Compartment Coolant Reservoir for Thermal Isolation
Segmented coolant reservoir tanks maintain distinct operating temperatures across multiple circuits by using insulated partition walls to prevent heat transfer.
- Turbocharger Outside Air Induction for Compressor Cooling
An outside air induction pipe supplies cool ambient air directly to a compressor suction opening within a gas-tight housing.
- Valve Failure Prediction in Thermal Busbar Cooling Systems
Continuous monitoring of liquid temperature and flow rate identifies malfunctioning wax valves before overheating damages computing components.
- Vehicle Shutter Control for Battery Charging and Engine Cooling
A vehicle shutter blocks intake air during battery charging to maintain coolant temperature.
- Vehicle Cooling Fan Transmission with Universal Joint
A vehicle cooling fan transmission uses a universal joint coupling to redirect rotational motion from the power supply.
- Charge Air Cooler Fan Control for Work Vehicles
A control unit manages fan rotation direction to remove heat from charge air while blowing debris.
- Fuel Cell Vehicle Cooling Circuit Merging for Thermal Spike Management
A fuel cell cooling circuit merges with an interior coolant loop via a control valve to expand thermal capacity during high power demand.
- Magnetorheological Pump Valve Control for Stable Positioning
A pump valve uses a magnetorheological braking element to adjust fluid flow precisely.
- Motor Cooling System With PWM Pump Control
Electric pump control via pulse width modulation reduces engine warm-up time and fuel consumption by decoupling coolant flow from mechanical transmission.
- Electromagnetic Fan Clutch Drive Plate Air Magnetic Isolation
Alternating air holes and magnetic conductive layers replace solid isolation layers, reducing drive plate weight and manufacturing complexity.
- Coolant Sensor Assembly Self-Diagnostic Isolation
A coolant sensor assembly with a transparent sight glass and isolation valves enables automated diagnostic self-tests via the vehicle controller.
- Air-Cooled Engine Cooling Structure for Work Vehicles
A work vehicle cooling structure uses a shared fan to direct airflow over an air-cooled engine and transmission.
- Locomotive Air Supply Control for Tunnel Compressor Wear
A programmable air supply control system manages compressor operation across a locomotive consist using GPS and track database location data.
- Hydraulic Energy Recovery Circuit for Machine Linkages
Accumulator stores pressurized fluid to power pilot and fan circuits via a pressure reducing valve.
- Hybrid Vehicle Cooling Circuit Thermal Coupling
Merging charge air and electronics cooling circuits reduces system weight while maintaining stable power electronics temperature.
- Drivetrain Control Using Topographic Data for Engine Cooling
Electronic control unit estimates engine load and temperature variation using route topology to manage cooling system operation.
- Vehicle Shutter Grille Control for Wear Reduction
A vehicle shutter grille controller manages actuation cycles to extend mechanical lifespan.
- Engine Cooling Electromagnetic Valve Control
A control unit maintains voltage to an electromagnetic valve after stopping a refrigerant pump.
- EGR Cooler Series Cooling Circuit Thermal Efficiency
Series EGR cooler circuit reduces cooling fluid volume and pressure cap stress while maintaining thermal efficiency.
- Hybrid Vehicle Coolant Bypass Valve for Engine Stop Heating
A bypass valve redirects coolant flow away from a stopped engine to maintain interior heating performance.