EP1405992A1 - Control system for controlling a vehicle engine cooling system - Google Patents

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EP1405992A1
EP1405992A1 EP03022279A EP03022279A EP1405992A1 EP 1405992 A1 EP1405992 A1 EP 1405992A1 EP 03022279 A EP03022279 A EP 03022279A EP 03022279 A EP03022279 A EP 03022279A EP 1405992 A1 EP1405992 A1 EP 1405992A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01PCOOLING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; COOLING OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES
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    • F01P7/167Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control by adjusting the pre-set temperature according to engine parameters, e.g. engine load, engine speed
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F01PCOOLING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; COOLING OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01PCOOLING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; COOLING OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
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  • the present invention relates to a control system for controlling a vehicle engine cooling system.
  • Known cooling systems supply cooling water to an internal combustion engine, which in turn supplies water to the inlet of a radiator via a thermostatic control valve, and the water from the radiator is pumped back into the engine.
  • the control valve also recirculates part of the water from the engine along a bypass conduit extending from the control valve to the engine cooling water inlet; and, before the water is recirculated, parallel branches may supply other user devices, such as the exhaust gas cooler before recirculation, passenger compartment heater, engine oil cooler, etc.
  • the cooling water temperature is regulated solely by the thermostatic valve, which is by nature extremely inaccurate (some known thermostatic valves, for example, operate on the basis of wax expansion, a poorly repeatable phenomenon which is difficult to control.
  • a control system for controlling a cooling system of a vehicle engine, wherein an internal combustion engine receives a stream F a of cooling fluid, and supplies a stream of fluid F u to the inlet of at least a radiator via regulating means controllable by a drive signal; said control system being characterized by comprising: a closed-loop control system, which receives a reference signal T des related to a desired operating temperature of the engine, and a signal T mis representing a measured operating temperature of the engine, said closed-loop control system generating a first component P cl_loop of said drive signal; and an open-loop control system, which receives at least said reference signal T des , and generates a second component P op_loop of said drive signal by means of a model representing the inverse engine-radiator thermal system.
  • the temperature of the cooling fluid thus converges to the reference temperature.
  • Number 1 in Figure 1 indicates as a whole a control system for controlling a cooling system 2 connected to an internal combustion engine 3 of a vehicle (not shown).
  • Internal combustion engine 3 receives a stream F a of cooling fluid (water for instance in the described example), and supplies a stream of water F u to the inlet of a radiator 4 via a control valve 5.
  • Radiator 4 in turn supplies a stream of water which is pumped back along a conduit 6 to engine 3 by a pump 7.
  • Control valve 5 (known type) also recirculates part of stream F u along a recirculating conduit 9 extending from control valve 5 to the engine cooling water inlet.
  • Control valve 5 operates under control of an actuator 10, which receives a drive signal P from an electronic central control unit 12.
  • Electronic central control unit 12 generates the drive signal by means of a closed-loop control system 14 and an open-loop control system 15.
  • closed-loop control system 14 comprises an adding node 17, to which are supplied, with opposite signs, a signal related to the measured operating temperature of the engine, in particular a signal representing the measured temperature T mis of cooling water stream F u at the outlet of engine 3, and a reference signal T des representing a desired target operating temperature of the engine, in particular a target temperature of the stream of cooling water.
  • Adding node 17 generates an error signal T des -T mis , which is supplied to a controller block 20 (e.g. a PID block) to generate a first drive signal component P cl_loop which in turn is supplied to an adding node 22.
  • a controller block 20 e.g. a PID block
  • the measured operating temperature of the engine may be defined by the temperature, measured at characteristic points on the engine, of the metal from which the engine is made; in which case, the reference temperature represents a target temperature of characteristic points of the engine.
  • a second drive signal component P op_loop is supplied by open-loop control system 15, which receives information relating to reference signal T des , and generates the second component P op_loop by means of a mathematical model representing the inverse engine-radiator thermal system.
  • Open-loop control system 15 comprises a number of blocks which together define a model of the engine-radiator thermal system.
  • open-loop control system 15 comprises a first block 30 (detailed below), which receives the desired engine operating temperature value T des (i.e. the desired cooling water temperature or the desired metal temperature at given points on the engine), and generates the estimated value of a coefficient Kr representing, in an appropriate model, the heat exchange performance of the radiator required to maintain the desired temperature value T des .
  • T des i.e. the desired cooling water temperature or the desired metal temperature at given points on the engine
  • Open-loop control system 15 comprises a second block 40, which receives the estimated value of coefficient Kr, and generates the value of the cooling water flow Qf which must be physically circulated in radiator 4 to maintain the desired temperature value T des .
  • the cooling water flow value is expressed as a function of the radiator fan operating state (on/off), and possibly fan speed in the case of electric fans with continuous or step speed adjustment.
  • Open-loop control system 15 comprises a third block 50, which receives the calculated cooling water flow value Qf and information relating to the fan on/off state or fan speed in the case of continuous or step speed adjustment.
  • block 50 calculates, on the basis of the information received, the opening value ⁇ of control valve 5 required to maintain the desired temperature value T des .
  • valve opening value refers not only to valve 5 in the Figure 1 embodiment, but also to the auxiliary valves (not shown in Figure 1 for the sake of simplicity) controlling cooling water flow in the various branches of the cooling circuit. Variations in the opening or closure of the auxiliary valves, in fact, affects cooling water flow to radiator 4.
  • the above calculation is performed using an appropriate table, which supplies an opening value ⁇ of valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) for each input value Qf.
  • the first variation is advantageously used when the speed of pump 7 cannot be adjusted independently, in which case, flow can only be regulated by working on the opening of control valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves).
  • block 50 calculates, on the basis of the information received, the pump speed ⁇ and the opening ⁇ of valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) which together provide for maintaining the desired temperature value T des .
  • the pump speed and opening of valve 5 are selected to maximize a given requirement, such as minimizing consumption or reducing noise.
  • the second variation is advantageously used when pump 7 allows of independent speed adjustment, in which case, flow can be regulated by working both on the opening of control valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) and on the speed of the pump (electrically powered, program-powered by the drive shaft via friction wheels, electromagnetic clutches, etc..).
  • Equation (1) as shown above may obviously be based on a subset of the above nine input variables.
  • Equation (1) may be derived from analytical formulation, or from a test-based data table, or from a combination of the two.
  • engine sensor readings or information derived from processing them
  • the parameters of equation (1) can be updated continuously, or in predetermined time steps, or with reference to mileage, or on command.
  • Equation (2) as shown above may obviously be based on a subset of the above twelve input variables.
  • Equation (2) may be derived from a mathematical model, which determines the metal temperature at various characteristic points of the engine, or from a table of values memorized beforehand on the basis of test results, or from a combination of the two.
  • metal temperature T m may be estimated advantageously using a non-linear observer of the type below:
  • second block 40 comprises a block 41, which applies the Kr value to a first table which in return supplies the value Qf of the cooling water flow required by the radiator to maintain the desired temperature value T des .
  • the first table calculates flow in a condition in which the radiator fan is off.
  • Block 41 is followed by a block 42, which determines whether the calculated flow value is below a given limit value. If it is, the flow measured using the first table is acquired and used for subsequent calculations. Conversely, block 42 is followed by a block 43, which applies the Kr value to a second table which in return supplies the value Qf of the cooling water flow which must be physically implemented to maintain the desired temperature value T des .
  • the second table calculates flow in a condition in which the radiator fan is on, and likewise in the event the speed of the radiator fan is continuously or step adjustable.
  • control system Being a smart system, the control system according to the invention provides for all-round cooling water temperature control, thus greatly improving performance of all the thermal functions dependent on the engine cooling system, e.g. the vehicle heating system, EGR exhaust gas cooling system, etc.
  • the open-loop control system model may also supply an information flow Inf2 to controller 20 of closed-loop control system 14 to continuously update the control parameters of controller 20.
  • Information flow Inf2 thus provides for updating the parameters of the controller on the basis of information flow Inf1 from the engine.
  • Information flows Inf1, Inf2 may even be disabled or accentuated in relation to particular operating conditions of the engine.

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Abstract

The system has a closed-loop control system (14) receiving a reference signal T des related to a desired operating temperature of an engine and a signal T mis related to a measured temperature of the engine. The system (14) generates a component P (cl loop) of a drive signal. An open-loop control system receiving T des generates a component P (op loop) of the drive signal using an inverse engine-radiator thermal system model.

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The present invention relates to a control system for controlling a vehicle engine cooling system.
Known cooling systems supply cooling water to an internal combustion engine, which in turn supplies water to the inlet of a radiator via a thermostatic control valve, and the water from the radiator is pumped back into the engine. The control valve also recirculates part of the water from the engine along a bypass conduit extending from the control valve to the engine cooling water inlet; and, before the water is recirculated, parallel branches may supply other user devices, such as the exhaust gas cooler before recirculation, passenger compartment heater, engine oil cooler, etc..
In such control systems, the cooling water temperature is regulated solely by the thermostatic valve, which is by nature extremely inaccurate (some known thermostatic valves, for example, operate on the basis of wax expansion, a poorly repeatable phenomenon which is difficult to control.
Failure of the valve to provide for accurate cooling water temperature control results in temperature oscillations, so that the cooling system must frequently be oversized to achieve acceptable cooling of the engine in all operating conditions.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a control system for controlling a vehicle engine cooling system, designed to eliminate the drawbacks of known control systems by permitting "smart" temperature control.
According to the present invention, there is provided a control system for controlling a cooling system of a vehicle engine, wherein an internal combustion engine receives a stream Fa of cooling fluid, and supplies a stream of fluid Fu to the inlet of at least a radiator via regulating means controllable by a drive signal; said control system being characterized by comprising: a closed-loop control system, which receives a reference signal Tdes related to a desired operating temperature of the engine, and a signal Tmis representing a measured operating temperature of the engine, said closed-loop control system generating a first component Pcl_loop of said drive signal; and an open-loop control system, which receives at least said reference signal Tdes, and generates a second component Pop_loop of said drive signal by means of a model representing the inverse engine-radiator thermal system.
By virtue of the feedback control introduced by the open-loop control system, the temperature of the cooling fluid thus converges to the reference temperature.
In the event of sluggish feedback control response, due to the physical inertia of the engine-radiator system, so that the value of the closed-loop generated drive signal is inadequate to deal with changing conditions, the open-loop control system (based on a mathematical model and therefore not subject to any delay) reacts immediately to generate an overall drive signal of adequate value.
A preferred, non-limiting embodiment of the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 shows, schematically, a control system for controlling a vehicle engine cooling system in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
  • Figure 2 shows modelling operations performed by the control system according to the present invention.
  • Number 1 in Figure 1 indicates as a whole a control system for controlling a cooling system 2 connected to an internal combustion engine 3 of a vehicle (not shown). Internal combustion engine 3 receives a stream Fa of cooling fluid (water for instance in the described example), and supplies a stream of water Fu to the inlet of a radiator 4 via a control valve 5. Radiator 4 in turn supplies a stream of water which is pumped back along a conduit 6 to engine 3 by a pump 7. Control valve 5 (known type) also recirculates part of stream Fu along a recirculating conduit 9 extending from control valve 5 to the engine cooling water inlet.
    Control valve 5 operates under control of an actuator 10, which receives a drive signal P from an electronic central control unit 12.
    Electronic central control unit 12 generates the drive signal by means of a closed-loop control system 14 and an open-loop control system 15.
    More specifically, closed-loop control system 14 comprises an adding node 17, to which are supplied, with opposite signs, a signal related to the measured operating temperature of the engine, in particular a signal representing the measured temperature Tmis of cooling water stream Fu at the outlet of engine 3, and a reference signal Tdes representing a desired target operating temperature of the engine, in particular a target temperature of the stream of cooling water. Adding node 17 generates an error signal Tdes-Tmis, which is supplied to a controller block 20 (e.g. a PID block) to generate a first drive signal component Pcl_loop which in turn is supplied to an adding node 22.
    Alternatively, the measured operating temperature of the engine may be defined by the temperature, measured at characteristic points on the engine, of the metal from which the engine is made; in which case, the reference temperature represents a target temperature of characteristic points of the engine.
    A second drive signal component Pop_loop is supplied by open-loop control system 15, which receives information relating to reference signal Tdes, and generates the second component Pop_loop by means of a mathematical model representing the inverse engine-radiator thermal system.
    The second component Pop_loop is also supplied to adding node 22, which generates drive signal P = Pop_loop + Pcl_loop.
    The way in which the two signals are added in Figure 1 is shown purely by way of reference, and in actual fact is to be understood as any function which, given the two contributions, produces a combined action designed to activate control valve 5.
    Open-loop control system 15 comprises a number of blocks which together define a model of the engine-radiator thermal system.
    More specifically, open-loop control system 15 (Figure 2) comprises a first block 30 (detailed below), which receives the desired engine operating temperature value Tdes (i.e. the desired cooling water temperature or the desired metal temperature at given points on the engine), and generates the estimated value of a coefficient Kr representing, in an appropriate model, the heat exchange performance of the radiator required to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes.
    Open-loop control system 15 comprises a second block 40, which receives the estimated value of coefficient Kr, and generates the value of the cooling water flow Qf which must be physically circulated in radiator 4 to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes. The cooling water flow value is expressed as a function of the radiator fan operating state (on/off), and possibly fan speed in the case of electric fans with continuous or step speed adjustment.
    Open-loop control system 15 comprises a third block 50, which receives the calculated cooling water flow value Qf and information relating to the fan on/off state or fan speed in the case of continuous or step speed adjustment.
    In a first variation, block 50 calculates, on the basis of the information received, the opening value ϕ of control valve 5 required to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes.
    The valve opening value refers not only to valve 5 in the Figure 1 embodiment, but also to the auxiliary valves (not shown in Figure 1 for the sake of simplicity) controlling cooling water flow in the various branches of the cooling circuit. Variations in the opening or closure of the auxiliary valves, in fact, affects cooling water flow to radiator 4.
    The above calculation is performed using an appropriate table, which supplies an opening value ϕ of valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) for each input value Qf. The first variation is advantageously used when the speed of pump 7 cannot be adjusted independently, in which case, flow can only be regulated by working on the opening of control valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves).
    In a second variation, block 50 calculates, on the basis of the information received, the pump speed ω and the opening ϕ of valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) which together provide for maintaining the desired temperature value Tdes. The pump speed and opening of valve 5 are selected to maximize a given requirement, such as minimizing consumption or reducing noise. The second variation is advantageously used when pump 7 allows of independent speed adjustment, in which case, flow can be regulated by working both on the opening of control valve 5 (and any auxiliary valves) and on the speed of the pump (electrically powered, program-powered by the drive shaft via friction wheels, electromagnetic clutches, etc..).
    More specifically, first block 30 calculates the estimated value of coefficient Kr using the equation: Kr = f(Sh, Hh, Tm, Tdes, T 0, Kcc, L 0, Kegr, Koil ) where:
    • Sh is the engine-cooling water heat exchange surface;
    • Hh is the engine-cooling water heat exchange coefficient;
    • Tm is the engine metal temperature;
    • To is the ambient temperature:
    • Kcc is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power required by the passenger compartment conditioner;
    • Kegr is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the EGR exchanger;
    • Koil is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the oil exchanger;
    • Tdes is the target temperature;
    • Lo is the thermal inertia of the cooling water.
    Equation (1) as shown above may obviously be based on a subset of the above nine input variables.
    Equation (1) may be derived from analytical formulation, or from a test-based data table, or from a combination of the two. By means of engine sensor readings (or information derived from processing them), the data of which constitutes an information flow "inf1" supplied to the model (Figure 1), the parameters of equation (1) can be updated continuously, or in predetermined time steps, or with reference to mileage, or on command.
    One example of analytical formulation of equation (1) is shown below:
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    The engine metal temperature Tm may be measured using an appropriate sensor (not shown) on the engine, or may be estimated, in which case, an equation of the following type may advantageously be used: T m = f(Mm, Cm, Qload, Sm, Hm, T 0, Sh, Hh, Tfc, Kr, Kcc, Kolio, Kegr ) where:
    • Mm is the metal mass;
    • Cm is the metal heat capacity;
    • Qload is the thermal load exchanged by the engine;
    • Sm is the engine-air heat exchange surface;
    • Hm is the engine-air heat exchange coefficient;
    • Sh is the engine-cooling water heat exchange surface;
    • Hh is the engine-cooling water heat exchange coefficient;
    • To is the ambient temperature;
    • Tfc is the engine outlet cooling water temperature;
    • Kcc is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power required by the passenger compartment conditioner;
    • Kegr is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the EGR exchanger;
    • Koil is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the oil exchanger.
    Equation (2) as shown above may obviously be based on a subset of the above twelve input variables.
    Equation (2) may be derived from a mathematical model, which determines the metal temperature at various characteristic points of the engine, or from a table of values memorized beforehand on the basis of test results, or from a combination of the two.
    In a preferred example of a mathematical model, metal temperature Tm may be estimated advantageously using a non-linear observer of the type below:
    Figure 00100001
    More specifically, second block 40 comprises a block 41, which applies the Kr value to a first table which in return supplies the value Qf of the cooling water flow required by the radiator to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes. The first table calculates flow in a condition in which the radiator fan is off.
    Block 41 is followed by a block 42, which determines whether the calculated flow value is below a given limit value. If it is, the flow measured using the first table is acquired and used for subsequent calculations. Conversely, block 42 is followed by a block 43, which applies the Kr value to a second table which in return supplies the value Qf of the cooling water flow which must be physically implemented to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes. The second table calculates flow in a condition in which the radiator fan is on, and likewise in the event the speed of the radiator fan is continuously or step adjustable.
    The advantages of the control system according to the present invention will be clear from the foregoing description. Being a smart system, the control system according to the invention provides for all-round cooling water temperature control, thus greatly improving performance of all the thermal functions dependent on the engine cooling system, e.g. the vehicle heating system, EGR exhaust gas cooling system, etc.
    Clearly, changes may be made to the control system as described and illustrated herein without, however, departing from the scope of the present invention.
    For example, in addition to receiving information flow Inf1, the open-loop control system model (Figure 1) may also supply an information flow Inf2 to controller 20 of closed-loop control system 14 to continuously update the control parameters of controller 20.
    Information flow Inf2 thus provides for updating the parameters of the controller on the basis of information flow Inf1 from the engine.
    Information flows Inf1, Inf2 may even be disabled or accentuated in relation to particular operating conditions of the engine.

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    1. A control system for controlling a cooling system (2) of a vehicle engine, wherein an internal combustion engine (3) receives a stream Fa of cooling fluid, and supplies a stream of fluid Fu to the inlet of at least a radiator (4) via regulating means (5) controllable by a drive signal (P);
         said control system being characterized by comprising:
      a closed-loop control system (14), which receives a reference signal Tdes related to a desired operating temperature of the engine, and a signal Tmis representing a measured operating temperature of the engine, said closed-loop control system generating a first component Pcl_loop of said drive signal; and
      an open-loop control system (15), which receives at least said reference signal Tdes, and generates a second component Pop_loop of said drive signal by means of a model representing the inverse engine-radiator thermal system.
    2. A control system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said reference signal is defined by a target temperature of the cooling fluid; said signal Tmis representing a measured temperature of the engine cooling fluid.
    3. A control system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said reference signal is defined by a target temperature of characteristic points of said engine; said signal Tmis representing a measured temperature of the metal of said engine.
    4. A control system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said closed-loop control system (14) comprises a first adding node (17) to which are supplied, with opposite signs, said reference signal Tdes and said signal Tmis; said first adding node (17) generating an error signal which is supplied to controller means (20) generating said first component Pcl_loop of said drive signal.
    5. A control system as claimed in Claim 4, wherein a second adding node (22) is provided, which receives said first and said second component of said drive signal to generate said drive signal.
    6. A control system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said open-loop control system comprises first calculating means (30), which receive the desired temperature value Tdes, and generate the estimated value of a coefficient Kr by which to determine performance of the radiator in terms of heat exchange with the outside, and which must be physically implemented to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes.
    7. A control system as claimed in Claim 6, wherein said open-loop control system (15) comprises second calculating means (40), which receive said value of the coefficient Kr, and generate the value Qf of the cooling fluid flow which must be physically circulated in the radiator to maintain said desired temperature value Tdes.
    8. A control system as claimed in Claim 7, wherein said cooling fluid flow value Qf is expressed as a function of the operating state (on/off) of the fan associated with the radiator, or of the continuously or step adjustable speed of the fan.
    9. A control system as claimed in Claim 7 or 8, wherein said open-loop control system (15) comprises third calculating means (50), which receive said cooling fluid flow value, and generate, on the basis of information supplied to their input, the opening value of said regulating means (5) by which to main the desired temperature value Tdes.
    10. A control system as claimed in Claim 7 or 8, wherein said open-loop control system (15) comprises third calculating means (50), which receive the calculated said cooling fluid flow value Qf, and generate, on the basis of information supplied to their input, the speed of a pump of said cooling system and the opening of said regulating means (5) which together provide for maintaining the desired temperature value Tdes.
    11. A control system as claimed in Claim 6, wherein the first calculating means (30) calculate the estimated value of the coefficient Kr by means of an equation: Kr = f (Sh, Hh, Tmetallo, Tdes, T 0, kcc, L 0, kegr, koil ) based on at least two of the following variables:
      Sh which represents the engine-cooling fluid heat exchange surface;
      Hh which represents the engine-cooling fluid heat exchange coefficient;
      Tm which represents the engine metal temperature;
      To which represents the ambient temperature:
      Kcc which is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power required by the passenger compartment conditioner;
      Kegr which represents a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the EGR exchanger;
      Koil which is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the oil exchanger;
      Tdes which represents the target temperature;
      Lo which represents the thermal inertia of the cooling fluid.
    12. A control system as claimed in Claim 11, wherein said equation is analytical.
    13. A control system as claimed in Claim 11, wherein said equation comprises a database formed experimentally.
    14. A control system as claimed in Claim 11, wherein said equation is of the type:
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    15. A control system as claimed in Claim 11, wherein said metal temperature Tm is measured by means of a sensor on the engine.
    16. A control system as claimed in Claim 11, wherein said metal temperature Tm is determined by means of an equation: T m = f(Mm, Cm, Qload, Sm, Hm, T 0, Sh, Hh, Tmis, Kr, Kcc, Kolio, Kegr ) based on at least two of the following variables:
      Mm which represents the metal mass;
      Cm which represents the metal heat capacity;
      Qload which represents the thermal load exchanged by the engine;
      Sm which represents the engine-air heat exchange surface;
      Hm which represents the engine-air heat exchange coefficient;
      Sh which represents the engine-cooling fluid heat exchange surface;
      Hh which represents the engine-cooling fluid heat exchange coefficient;
      To which represents the ambient temperature;
      Tmis which represents the engine outlet cooling fluid temperature;
      Kcc which is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power required by the passenger compartment conditioner;
      Kegr which is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the EGR exchanger;
      Koil which is a parameter by which to determine the thermal power exchanged by the oil exchanger.
    17. A control system as claimed in Claim 16, wherein said equation (2) is based on a mathematical model which determines the metal temperature at various characteristic points of the engine.
    18. A control system as claimed in Claim 16, wherein said equation (2) is based on a database memorized on the basis of test measurements.
    19. A control system as claimed in Claim 7, wherein said second calculating means (40) comprise:
      a first table which, on the basis of a received value of the coefficient Kr, supplies the value Qf of the cooling fluid flow necessary to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes; said first table calculating the cooling fluid flow in a condition in which the fan associated with the radiator is off; and
      comparing means (42) for determining whether the calculated cooling fluid flow value is below a given limit value; if it is, the cooling fluid flow obtained using the first table is acquired and used in the model; conversely, a second table is selected, which supplies the value Qf of the cooling fluid flow to the radiator required to maintain the desired temperature value Tdes; said second table calculating the cooling fluid flow in a condition in which the fan associated with the radiator is on.
    20. A control system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said model of said open-loop control system (15) receives a number of information items (Inf1) detected on said engine, and updates the model on the basis of the information items.
    21. A control system as claimed in Claim 20, wherein said model supplies an information flow (Inf2) to a controller (20) of said closed-loop control system (14) to continuously update the control parameters of the controller.
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