Thermal management fluid module for vehicle
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Solution Overview
Problem
The modular configuration of thermal management systems in vehicles leads to degraded thermal management performance due to thermal interference between high-temperature and low-temperature fluids.
Innovation Solution
A thermal management fluid module with a manifold plate and a thermal interference avoidance unit, where high-temperature and low-temperature fluid flow channels are separated and spaced apart, preventing direct interaction and thus minimizing thermal interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a modular configuration is adopted where parts are connected through pipes, then ease of manufacture and assembly is improved, but thermal management performance deteriorates due to thermal interference between high-temperature and low-temperature fluids
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid module is segmented into distinct high-temperature and low-temperature flow channels within the manifold plate, with thermal interference avoidance units creating physical separation between these channels. This segmentation prevents thermal coupling while maintaining modular assembly benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold plate incorporates localized thermal interference avoidance units at specific positions where high-temperature and low-temperature channels are in close proximity. This local quality modification prevents thermal interference only where needed, while maintaining efficient heat transfer in other regions.
2Device complexity
If high-temperature and low-temperature fluid channels are placed close together in the manifold plate, then device complexity is reduced, but thermal interference increases causing performance degradation
Solution Approach 1:
Thermal interference avoidance units are introduced as intermediary structures between high-temperature and low-temperature fluid channels. These units act as thermal barriers that prevent direct thermal coupling while allowing the manifold structure to remain relatively simple and compact.
3Reliability
If thermal interference avoidance units are added to separate fluid channels, then thermal management performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal interference avoidance units are merged into the manifold plate structure itself, forming an integrated component rather than separate additions. This combining approach minimizes overall device complexity while achieving the thermal separation function.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enhances thermal management performance by avoiding thermal interference, ensuring efficient heat transfer and maintaining the driving range of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal interference avoidance unit which is coupled to the manifold plate and in which fluid flow channels having a relatively high temperature or low temperature are formed to be separated and spaced apart from other fluid flow channels
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AI summary
One exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a thermal management fluid module for a vehicle using a circulating fluid such as a refrigerant or a coolant, the thermal management fluid module including a manifold plate in which a plurality of fluid flow channels are formed, and a thermal interference avoidance unit which is coupled to the manifold plate and in which fluid flow channels having a relatively high temperature or low temperature are formed to be separated and spaced apart from other fluid flow channels among the fluid flow channels.