Control system for engine cooling

Details Control system for engine cooling Control system for engine cooling

2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Argenbright, Tony M. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Cooling

Automatic coolant flow control

Reexamination Certificate

active

10625759

ABSTRACT:
An engine cooling system is described that uses the same actuator to adjust both fan speed and coolant pump speed based on operating conditions of the engine and vehicle. The airflow and coolant flow are thus dependent, however, they are independent from engine speed.

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