Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles
About 2/3 of the combustion energy of internal combustion engine (ICE) is lost through the exhaust and cooling systems during its operation. Besides, automobile accessories like the air conditioning system and the radiator fan will bring additional power consumption. To improve the ICE efficiency, t...
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| author | Gequn Shu Chen Hu Hua Tian Xiaoya Li Zhigang Yu Mingtao Wang |
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| description | About 2/3 of the combustion energy of internal combustion engine (ICE) is lost through the exhaust and cooling systems during its operation. Besides, automobile accessories like the air conditioning system and the radiator fan will bring additional power consumption. To improve the ICE efficiency, this paper designs some coupled thermal management systems with different structures which include the air conditioning subsystem, the waste heat recovery subsystem, engine and coolant subsystem. CO<sub>2</sub> is chosen as the working fluid for both the air conditioning subsystem and the waste heat recovery subsystem. After conducting experimental studies and a performance analysis for the subsystems, the coupled thermal management system is evaluated at different environmental temperatures and engine working conditions to choose the best structure. The optimal pump speed increases with the increase of environmental temperature and the decrease of engine load. The optimal coolant utilization rate decreases with the increase of engine load and environmental temperature, and the value is between 38% and 52%. While considering the effect of environmental temperature and road conditions of real driving and the energy consumption of all accessories of the thermal management system, the optimal thermal management system provides a net power of 4.2 kW, improving the ICE fuel economy by 1.2%. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6034a4fe58da46dc99830cd9fe0ad8202022-12-22T04:00:37ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732019-04-01127126510.3390/en12071265en12071265Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in VehiclesGequn Shu0Chen Hu1Hua Tian2Xiaoya Li3Zhigang Yu4Mingtao Wang5State Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, ChinaAbout 2/3 of the combustion energy of internal combustion engine (ICE) is lost through the exhaust and cooling systems during its operation. Besides, automobile accessories like the air conditioning system and the radiator fan will bring additional power consumption. To improve the ICE efficiency, this paper designs some coupled thermal management systems with different structures which include the air conditioning subsystem, the waste heat recovery subsystem, engine and coolant subsystem. CO<sub>2</sub> is chosen as the working fluid for both the air conditioning subsystem and the waste heat recovery subsystem. After conducting experimental studies and a performance analysis for the subsystems, the coupled thermal management system is evaluated at different environmental temperatures and engine working conditions to choose the best structure. The optimal pump speed increases with the increase of environmental temperature and the decrease of engine load. The optimal coolant utilization rate decreases with the increase of engine load and environmental temperature, and the value is between 38% and 52%. While considering the effect of environmental temperature and road conditions of real driving and the energy consumption of all accessories of the thermal management system, the optimal thermal management system provides a net power of 4.2 kW, improving the ICE fuel economy by 1.2%.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/7/1265coupled thermal management systemoptimizationcarbon dioxidewaste heat recoverymodel |
| spellingShingle | Gequn Shu Chen Hu Hua Tian Xiaoya Li Zhigang Yu Mingtao Wang Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles Energies coupled thermal management system optimization carbon dioxide waste heat recovery model |
| title | Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles |
| title_full | Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles |
| title_fullStr | Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles |
| title_short | Analysis and Optimization of Coupled Thermal Management Systems Used in Vehicles |
| title_sort | analysis and optimization of coupled thermal management systems used in vehicles |
| topic | coupled thermal management system optimization carbon dioxide waste heat recovery model |
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