Temperature management for electric motor driven pump

Details Temperature management for electric motor driven pump Temperature management for electric motor driven pump

2007-06-06

2011-10-18

Kramer, Devon C (Department: 3746)

Pumps

Condition responsive control of pump drive motor

Having ambient condition responsive means

C417S032000, C060S782000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038412

ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic pump system is provided that includes a pump driven by an electric motor. The electric motor includes windings that receive power from a power source. In one example, a temperature sensor is arranged in proximity to hydraulic fluid associated with the pump, such as at an input of the pump. In another example, the temperature sensor measures the ambient temperature to predict the viscosity of the pump based upon cool down rates of the system. A controller monitors a temperature at the temperature sensor and commands power to be provided to the windings to generate heat. Electric motor power consumption can be monitored to determine viscosity. The heat reduces the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid. Bleed air may be selectively provided to a casing associated with the hydraulic fluid in response to a command from the controller. The controller actuates a valve to regulate the flow of bleed air to the casing to provide supplemental heat to the heat provided by the windings. In this manner, the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid is more efficiently managed to provide desired startup of the pump in cold conditions.

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