A heat exchange module having a first heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a first fluid and a flow of air and extending inside a first plane of overall extension, and a second heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a second fluid and the flow of air and extending inside a second plane of overall extension, is disclosed. A housing delimiting, with the first heat exchanger, a circulation channel for the flow of air is included. The module has at least one air distribution member, movable between a position in which the air distribution member allows the flow of air to pass through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and a position in which the air distribution member prevents the flow of air from passing through the first heat exchanger while allowing the flow of air to pass through the second heat exchanger.

A heat exchange module having a first heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a first fluid and a flow of air and extending inside a first plane of overall extension, and a second heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a second fluid and the flow of air and extending inside a second plane of overall extension, is disclosed. A housing delimiting, with the first heat exchanger, a circulation channel for the flow of air is included. The module has at least one air distribution member, movable between a position in which the air distribution member allows the flow of air to pass through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and a position in which the air distribution member prevents the flow of air from passing through the first heat exchanger while allowing the flow of air to pass through the second heat exchanger.

The invention relates to a heat exchanger unit for an exhaust gas system. The heat exchanger unit comprises an inlet for a fluid flow to enter the heat exchanger unit and an outlet for a fluid flow to exit the heat exchanger unit. The heat exchanger unit comprises a heat exchanger having a heat exchanger conduit passing through the heat exchanger and at least one bypass conduit bypassing the heat exchanger, wherein the at least one bypass conduit comprises a bypass core having a plurality of channels arranged longitudinally along the bypass conduit.

The invention relates to a heat exchanger unit for an exhaust gas system. The heat exchanger unit comprises an inlet for a fluid flow to enter the heat exchanger unit and an outlet for a fluid flow to exit the heat exchanger unit. The heat exchanger unit comprises a heat exchanger having a heat exchanger conduit passing through the heat exchanger and at least one bypass conduit bypassing the heat exchanger, wherein the at least one bypass conduit comprises a bypass core having a plurality of channels arranged longitudinally along the bypass conduit.

A structural body includes a refrigerant between a first plate and a second plate. A circulation structural part between the first and second plates includes a reservoir portion provided on a first plate side. In the circulation structural part, the refrigerant from the reservoir portion which has evaporated due to heat of the first plate side reaches a second plate side, condenses on the second plate side and is returned to the reservoir portion again. A temperature sensitive mechanism is in a first state when a temperature of the first plate side is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature to allow refrigerant circulation, and is in a second state different from the first state when the temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature to prohibit the refrigerant circulation.

A charge-air cooler includes an airflow path, a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the airflow path, a water reservoir, and a water-wicking plate. The water-wicking plate has a lower portion disposed in the water reservoir and an upper portion disposed in the airflow path, wherein the water-wicking plate includes a water-absorbent material configured to draw water from the water reservoir and to release the water to the airflow path.

Disclosed is a method for operating a heat exchanger and an energy store heat exchange system with an energy store including multiple electrochemical cells for providing electrical energy, with a flow duct for providing the cells with a flow of a heat-exchange medium in a flow direction, wherein the cells are arranged in series in the flow direction, wherein the cells each have a heat-exchange surface around which the heat-exchange medium can be made to flow and through which heat can be exchanged between the heat-exchanging medium and the cell, wherein a first (in the flow direction (S)) cell has a first heat-exchange surface, wherein a second cell, arranged downstream of the first cell, has a second heat-exchange surface, the second heat-exchange surface being larger than the first heat-exchange surface, and with an open- and/or closed-loop control unit for setting the volumetric flow.

Disclosed is a method for operating a heat exchanger and an energy store heat exchange system with an energy store including multiple electrochemical cells for providing electrical energy, with a flow duct for providing the cells with a flow of a heat-exchange medium in a flow direction, wherein the cells are arranged in series in the flow direction, wherein the cells each have a heat-exchange surface around which the heat-exchange medium can be made to flow and through which heat can be exchanged between the heat-exchanging medium and the cell, wherein a first (in the flow direction (S)) cell has a first heat-exchange surface, wherein a second cell, arranged downstream of the first cell, has a second heat-exchange surface, the second heat-exchange surface being larger than the first heat-exchange surface, and with an open- and/or closed-loop control unit for setting the volumetric flow.

A three-way valve is disclosed. The valve achieved constant flow rate as the valve transitions from 100% flow through the first path to 100% flow through the second path. The valve is linearly actuated, which allows a plurality of valves to be efficiently disposed in a manifold. The valve comprises a spool having two passageways therethrough which converge at the input. The spool is disposed in a housing. By linear movement of the spool within the housing, the amount of the incoming flow that passes through each of the two passageways can be controlled. In certain embodiments, the spool is in communication with an actuator to control its position within the housing. The three-way valve may be used as part of a manifold.

A three-way valve is disclosed. The valve achieved constant flow rate as the valve transitions from 100% flow through the first path to 100% flow through the second path. The valve is linearly actuated, which allows a plurality of valves to be efficiently disposed in a manifold. The valve comprises a spool having two passageways therethrough which converge at the input. The spool is disposed in a housing. By linear movement of the spool within the housing, the amount of the incoming flow that passes through each of the two passageways can be controlled. In certain embodiments, the spool is in communication with an actuator to control its position within the housing. The three-way valve may be used as part of a manifold.