Patent classifications
F01P11/18
Combustion gas leak detection strategy
A work machine with a remote diagnostic system includes a combustion engine, a pump, a coolant temperature sensor to monitor and transmit a coolant fluid temperature, a pressure sensor coupled to an inlet of the pump, and a controller. The pressure sensor is configured to monitor and transmit a coolant fluid pressure. The controller is operatively associated with the engine, the coolant fluid temperature sensor, the pressure sensor and an equipment care advisor module. The equipment care advisor module is configured to monitor the coolant fluid temperature during a start-up of the work machine, monitor the coolant fluid pressure during the start-up of the work machine, calculate an expected coolant fluid pressure based on the monitored coolant fluid temperature and the monitored coolant fluid pressure, and generate a failure code indicating a combustion gas leak when the monitored coolant fluid pressure exceeds the expected coolant fluid pressure.
EXPANSION TANK ARRANGEMENT OF A COOLING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN EXPANSION TANK ARRANGEMENT OF A COOLING CIRCUIT
An expansion tank arrangement is for a cooling circuit. The expansion tank arrangement has: an expansion tank having a housing with an internal volume configured to receive a cooling fluid; a fluid connection configured to connect the expansion tank to the cooling circuit for supplying the cooling fluid; and a pneumatic connection configured to connect the expansion tank to a pneumatic supply device for pressurizing the expansion tank with a pneumatic medium using a pneumatic supply line. A valve that is configured to influence the pressurization of the expansion tank is in the pneumatic supply line between the expansion tank and the pneumatic supply device.
EXPANSION TANK ARRANGEMENT OF A COOLING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN EXPANSION TANK ARRANGEMENT OF A COOLING CIRCUIT
An expansion tank arrangement is for a cooling circuit. The expansion tank arrangement has: an expansion tank having a housing with an internal volume configured to receive a cooling fluid; a fluid connection configured to connect the expansion tank to the cooling circuit for supplying the cooling fluid; and a pneumatic connection configured to connect the expansion tank to a pneumatic supply device for pressurizing the expansion tank with a pneumatic medium using a pneumatic supply line. A valve that is configured to influence the pressurization of the expansion tank is in the pneumatic supply line between the expansion tank and the pneumatic supply device.
Shrinking device for liquid cooling system and the liquid cooling system having the same
A shrinking device and a liquid cooling system are provided. The shrinking device includes a housing, and a shrinking bag at least partially inserted into the housing. The shrinking bag is in communication with the outside atmosphere through a vent hole. The shrinking device according to the present invention can solve the liquid leakage problem caused by excessive pressure inside the system.
Shrinking device for liquid cooling system and the liquid cooling system having the same
A shrinking device and a liquid cooling system are provided. The shrinking device includes a housing, and a shrinking bag at least partially inserted into the housing. The shrinking bag is in communication with the outside atmosphere through a vent hole. The shrinking device according to the present invention can solve the liquid leakage problem caused by excessive pressure inside the system.
Rankine power system with working fluid tank and control system
A power pack for converting waste heat from exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine to electrical energy includes a working fluid loop fluidly connecting an evaporator, an expander, a condenser and a pump. The power pack also includes a working fluid tank fluidly connected to the working fluid loop between an outlet of the condenser and an inlet of the pump. The working fluid tank has a single working fluid port operable to receive working fluid from the outlet of the condenser and to supply working fluid to the inlet of the pump. The power pack also includes a power pack control unit in communication with the working fluid tank. The power pack control unit is operable to change a pressure of the working fluid in the working fluid loop at the inlet of the pump by changing the pressure of the working fluid in the working fluid tank.
Rankine power system with working fluid tank and control system
A power pack for converting waste heat from exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine to electrical energy includes a working fluid loop fluidly connecting an evaporator, an expander, a condenser and a pump. The power pack also includes a working fluid tank fluidly connected to the working fluid loop between an outlet of the condenser and an inlet of the pump. The working fluid tank has a single working fluid port operable to receive working fluid from the outlet of the condenser and to supply working fluid to the inlet of the pump. The power pack also includes a power pack control unit in communication with the working fluid tank. The power pack control unit is operable to change a pressure of the working fluid in the working fluid loop at the inlet of the pump by changing the pressure of the working fluid in the working fluid tank.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING PISTON COOLING OIL JET, AND METHOD USING THE SAME
An oil pressure switch, which is connected in an oil path of a piston oil cooling jet to diagnose oil pressure, includes an upper body and a lower body, in which a plunger vertically moves according to oil pressure; a fixing plate that is disposed between the upper body and the lower body; a moving plate that selectively contacts a fixing plate according to movement of the plunger; a spring that generates an elastic force in a direction in which the moving plate selectively contacts the fixing plate; an output terminal that outputs an output signal according to contact between the moving plate and the fixing plate; and a parallel resistor that is electrically connected with the output terminal and electrically connected with a control resistor of a controller.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING PISTON COOLING OIL JET, AND METHOD USING THE SAME
An oil pressure switch, which is connected in an oil path of a piston oil cooling jet to diagnose oil pressure, includes an upper body and a lower body, in which a plunger vertically moves according to oil pressure; a fixing plate that is disposed between the upper body and the lower body; a moving plate that selectively contacts a fixing plate according to movement of the plunger; a spring that generates an elastic force in a direction in which the moving plate selectively contacts the fixing plate; an output terminal that outputs an output signal according to contact between the moving plate and the fixing plate; and a parallel resistor that is electrically connected with the output terminal and electrically connected with a control resistor of a controller.
Condenser assembly and control method for use with Rankine power system
A waste heat recovery system in thermal communication with an exhaust conduit of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle includes a condenser. The condenser includes a working fluid conduit configured to connect to a working fluid loop of the waste heat recovery system and a coolant fluid conduit configured to connect to a coolant fluid loop used to cool the internal combustion engine of the vehicle. The coolant fluid conduit includes a coolant fluid inlet and a coolant fluid outlet. The waste heat recovery system also includes a coolant fluid bypass fluidly connected between the coolant fluid inlet and the coolant fluid outlet. The coolant fluid bypass includes a coolant fluid control valve configured to vary a portion of the volume of coolant fluid that flows through the coolant fluid bypass based on a temperature of a working fluid in the working fluid loop.