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Engine restart aid

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1416347
A system is disclosed comprising an engine having coolant passages defined therethrough, a first coolant pump, and a first radiator. The system additionally comprises a second coolant pump, a second radiator, and a liquid-to-air heat exchanger configured to condition the temperature of intake air to the engine. The system further includes a coolant valve means. For a first configuration of the coolant valve means the first coolant pump is configured to urge coolant through the coolant passages in the engine and through the first radiator, and the second coolant pump is configured to urge coolant through the liquid-to-air heat exchanger and through the second radiator. For a second configuration of the coolant valve means the second coolant pump is configured to urge coolant through the coolant passages in the engine and through the liquid-to-air heat exchanger. A method for controlling the system is also disclosed.
Research Organization:
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0003258
Assignee:
DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Troy, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,863,306
Application Number:
14/605,179
OSTI ID:
1416347
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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