US20190275857A1 - Hybrid vehicle motor cooling - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to the field of hybrid electric motor vehicles. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a system and method of cooling a traction motor using refrigerant from the vehicle air conditioning system.
- a transmission has a housing mounted to the vehicle structure, an input shaft driven by an engine crankshaft, and an output shaft driving the vehicle wheels, often via a differential assembly which permits the left and right wheel to rotate at slightly different speeds as the vehicle turns.
- Some vehicles employ electric motors used in combination with the internal combustion engine to decrease fuel consumption.
- an electric motor may be used to recapture energy that would otherwise be converted to heat during braking and then use that energy to reduce the power demand on the internal combustion engine.
- the motor may supplement the power of the internal combustion engine during acceleration events such that a smaller, more efficient engine may be installed without sacrificing performance.
- a vehicle includes a traction motor, a cabin air conditioning system, and a valve.
- the cabin air conditioning system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator.
- the air conditioning system may also include a thermostatic expansion valve to control a refrigerant flow rate based on a temperature of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator.
- the compressor may be selectively drivably connected to the internal combustion engine by a clutch.
- the valve is configured to route refrigerant from the condenser to the compressor alternately through the evaporator and a housing of the motor.
- a controller may be programmed to command the valve to route fluid through the housing in response to a temperature of the motor exceeding a threshold.
- the controller may also engage the clutch in response to the temperature exceeding the threshold.
- the controller may also be programmed to command the valve to route fluid through the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a set point, regardless of the temperature of the motor.
- a vehicle includes a traction motor, a cabin air conditioning system, and a controller.
- the cabin air conditioning system including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator.
- the compressor may be selectively drivably connected to an internal combustion engine by a clutch.
- the air conditioning system may also include a thermostatic expansion valve configured to control a refrigerant flow rate based on a temperature of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator.
- the controller is programmed to route refrigerant from the condenser to the compressor through the housing in response to a temperature of the motor exceeding a threshold and through the evaporator in response to the temperature being less than the threshold.
- the controller may be further programmed to engage the clutch in response to the temperature of the motor exceeding the threshold and in response to air conditioning being requested by cabin occupants.
- the controller may be further programmed to route refrigerant through the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a threshold, regardless of the temperature of the motor.
- a method controls a vehicle having a traction motor and an air conditioning system.
- a compressor is commanded to pump a refrigerant to a condenser, for example, by commanding engagement of a clutch to driveably connect the compressor to an internal combustion engine.
- the refrigerant leaving the compressor is routed to the motor in response to a motor temperature exceeding a threshold and to an evaporator in response to a motor temperature being less than the threshold.
- the refrigerant may also be routed to the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a set point regardless of the motor temperature.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an automotive powertrain.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle air conditioning system.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD).
- ESD Electric Rear Axle Drive
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a cooling system for the ERAD of FIG. 3 utilizing the air conditioning system of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating control logic for operating the ERAD cooling system of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a cooling system for the ERAD of FIG. 3 utilizing the air conditioning system of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle powertrain.
- Power to front wheels 10 and 12 is supplied by supplied by internal combustion engine 14 .
- Transaxle 16 adjusts the speed ratio between the engine crankshaft and the wheels to accommodate various driving conditions. For example, at low vehicle speeds, the speed ratio is set to provide torque multiplication while at higher vehicle speeds and low power demands, the speed ratio is set to maximize engine efficiency.
- Transaxle 16 includes a differential that divides the power between left front wheel 10 and right front wheel 12 while permitting slight speed differences when the vehicle turns.
- Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) 18 directs some portion of the engine power to various accessories such as an alternator, an engine coolant pump, and an air conditioning system as described below.
- FEAD Front End Accessory Drive
- ERAD 24 Electric Rear Axle Drive
- the power generated by ERAD 24 is divided between the rear wheels by rear differential 26 .
- ERAD 24 receives power from a battery (not shown). During braking, ERAD 24 may act as a generator to recover a portion of the vehicle kinetic energy and store that energy in the battery.
- a controller decides how much torque should be provided by the engine 14 and the ERAD 24 respectively such that the total torque satisfies the driver demand efficiently. If the controller detects loss of traction at either front or rear wheels, the controller revises the torque allocation to deliver the torque via the wheels with traction.
- a cabin air conditioning system is illustrated schematically in FIG. 2 .
- Compressor 30 is drivably connected to the engine crankshaft via FEAD 18 whenever clutch 32 is engaged.
- the compressor draws refrigerant, in a vapor state, from low pressor vapor line 34 , and pumps it to high pressure vapor line 36 . Due to the energy added to the refrigerant during compression, the temperature of the vapor in line 36 is much higher than the temperature in line 34 .
- the temperature at which the refrigerant transitions between vapor and liquid is a function of temperature. The transition occurs at higher temperatures when the pressure is higher.
- the temperature in line 36 is at least as high as the transition temperature at the high pressure, which is higher than ambient outdoor temperature. (Vapor at a temperature above the transition temperature is called superheated.)
- the refrigerant then flows through heat exchanger 38 which is called the condenser.
- the condenser is located in a stream of outdoor ambient air (such as in front of the engine's radiator). Heat is transferred from the refrigerant to the outdoor air. Initially, this causes the refrigerant to cool from a superheated state to the transition temperature. Then, the refrigerant condenses to liquid at the transition temperature. Finally, the refrigerant, in liquid state, continues cooling toward the outdoor air temperature before exiting the condenser via high pressure liquid line 40 . The majority of the reduction in enthalpy as the refrigerant flows through the condenser is due to the state change.
- the refrigerant flows through a controlled orifice in Thermostatic eXpansion Valve (TXV) 42 and enters low pressure liquid line 44 .
- TXV Thermostatic eXpansion Valve
- the refrigerant flows through heat exchanger 46 , called the evaporator.
- the reduction in pressure reduces the transition temperature to value lower than the temperature of the liquid in line 44 .
- the refrigerant begins to evaporate from its liquid state to a vapor state, absorbing energy. Initially, the energy comes from the refrigerant itself, causing the liquid/vapor mixture to cool to the transition temperature, which is less than the cabin air temperature.
- a fan blows cabin air past the evaporator such that heat is transferred from the cabin air to the refrigerant, cooling the cabin air.
- the refrigerant emerges from evaporator 46 in vapor state and flow into low pressure vapor line 34 from which it is recirculated.
- TXV 42 adjusts the size of its orifice to control the flow rate of refrigerant.
- TXV 42 One of the inputs that influences the orifice size is the temperature in low pressure vapor line 34 as determined by sensor 48 . Specifically, TXV 42 increases the size of the orifice in response to increased temperature at 48 , thus increasing refrigerant flow rate. The higher temperature is an indication that the evaporator is not removing enough heat from the cabin air, so additional flow rate is warranted.
- Sensor 48 may be a passive temperature sensor that sends a pressure signal to TXV 42 . Temperature sensor 48 may be integrated into TXV 42 .
- TXV 42 may also respond to the pressure in either low pressure liquid line 44 or in low pressure vapor line 34 . Specifically, TXV 42 reduces the size of the orifice in response to increased pressure.
- controller 50 When the AC system is turned off by vehicle occupants, controller 50 disengages clutch 32 such that compressor 30 does not operate and refrigerant does not flow. When the AC system is turned on by vehicle occupants, controller 50 engages clutch 32 to operate compressor 30 . Once a target pressure is achieved in line 36 , the controller may cycle compressor 30 on and off by engaging and disengaging clutch 32 as required to maintain the pressure within a target range. In some vehicles, compressor 30 may be driven by an electric motor instead of being driven by the engine. This permits operation of the air conditioning system with the engine off In such systems, controller 50 controls the pressure in line 30 by cycling the motor on and off or by varying its speed.
- the ERAD 24 of FIG. 1 is illustrated in more detail in FIG. 3 .
- the ERAD includes a housing 52 that is mounted to vehicle structure.
- the permanent magnet synchronous electric machine includes a stator 54 and a rotor 56 .
- Stator 54 is fixed to the housing.
- Rotor 56 is supported for rotation relative to the housing by bearings.
- Stator 54 and rotor 56 are separated by a small air gap.
- Battery 58 provides or absorbs electric power via Direct Current (DC) bus 60 .
- Inverter 62 converts the DC voltage to Alternating Current (AC) on three power cables 64 .
- the Power cables are connected to phase windings in stator 54 .
- Inverter 62 adjusts the magnitude and phase of the voltage on the power cables to generate a desired level of torque.
- Gearbox 66 adjusts a speed ratio between rotor 56 and ERAD output shaft 68 which drives rear differential 26 .
- Gearbox 66 may also include a clutch which selectively disconnects the rotor
- Heat from stator 54 is dissipated by conduction to housing 52 .
- the housing may be actively cooled by a coolant that is circulated from line 70 , through helical passageways 72 , to line 74 , and then through a radiator before returning to line 70 .
- the coolant may be, for example, a mixture of water and glycol.
- Gearbox 66 and rotor 56 may be cooled by circulation of gear oil.
- gear oil When the gear oil is in housing sump 76 , heat is transferred from the oil to housing 52 .
- the coolant may be circulated through additional passageways 78 near the sump.
- the rate of heat transfer from the housing 52 to the coolant is proportional to the temperature difference between the housing and the coolant.
- the temperature of the coolant entering from line 70 is higher than ambient air temperature. As the coolant circulates through the passageways, the coolant temperature increases, reducing the heat transfer rate. On a hot day, coolant temperature can be in the 50-70 C range.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a modification to the air conditioning system of FIG. 2 which dramatically increases the potential heat removal rate from the ERAD by circulating refrigerant through the housing instead of water and glycol.
- the refrigerant temperature is reduced to about 5 C.
- the temperature remains essentially constant even as substantial heat is absorbed.
- Valve 80 is placed in low pressure liquid line 44 between TXV 42 and evaporator 46 .
- Valve 80 routes refrigerant from the condenser alternately through the evaporator 46 and the housing 52 .
- valve 80 has at least two states. In a first state, refrigerant flows predominantly through evaporator 46 with no or low flow through motor housing 52 . In a second state, refrigerant flows predominantly through motor housing 52 with no or low flow through evaporator 46 .
- valve 80 may have intermediate states in which substantial flow is directed through both devices. The state of valve 80 is set by controller 50 using logic described below. The refrigerant returning from the motor housing is merged into low pressure vapor line 34 upstream of temperature sensor 48 .
- FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating control logic for controlling clutch 32 of FIG. 2 and valve 80 of FIG. 4 . This process would be executed by controller 50 at regular intervals, such as in response to an interrupt signal.
- the controller checks whether the air conditioning has been turned on by vehicle occupants. If so then the controller checks at 84 whether the cabin temperature is above the set point. If so, then, at 86 , the controller sets valve 80 to direct refrigerant to evaporator 46 . In this way, cabin air condition gets priority over ERAD motor cooling. If the air conditioning is off at 82 or the cabin temperature set point is satisfied at 84 , then the controller checks at 88 whether the motor temperature is above a threshold.
- the threshold may be less than the temperature at which the controller must begin limiting motor power. If the motor is below the threshold temperature at 88 , clutch 32 is disengaged at 90 such that the air conditioning system does not consume power. If the motor is above the threshold temperature at 88 , then, at 92 , the controller sets valve 80 to direct refrigerant to motor housing 52 .
- the controller proceeds to control the state of clutch 32 to maintain the pressure in high pressure liquid line 36 between a lower limit and an upper limit.
- the controller checks the current status of the clutch. If the clutch is not currently engaged, then the controller compares the pressure in line 36 to the lower limit at 96 . If the pressure is below the lower limit, then the controller engages clutch 32 at 98 . Otherwise, the controller leaves clutch 32 disengaged. If the clutch is currently engaged at 94 , then the controller compares the pressure in line 36 to the upper limit at 100 . If the pressure is above the upper limit, then the controller disengages clutch 32 at 102 . Otherwise, the controller leaves clutch 32 engaged.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the motor cooling system of FIG. 4 .
- this embodiment utilizes two TXVs.
- the first TXV 110 controls the flow of refrigerant to evaporator 46 .
- the second TXV 112 controls the flow of refrigerant to motor housing 52 .
- TXVs 110 and 112 may have different dimensions to better correspond to different characteristics of evaporator 46 and motor housing 52 .
- TXVs 110 and 112 utilize two different temperature sensors 114 and 116 respectively, although a shared temperature sensor could also be utilized.
- TXVs 110 and 112 are configured to completely close the orifice in response to a signal from controller 50 . This could be accomplished, for example, by a solenoid that acts on the needle of a needle-type TXV. Alternatively, it could be accomplished by placing an on/off valve in series with the TXV.
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- This disclosure relates to the field of hybrid electric motor vehicles. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a system and method of cooling a traction motor using refrigerant from the vehicle air conditioning system.
- Many vehicles are used over a wide range of vehicle speeds, including both forward and reverse movement. Some types of engines, however, are capable of operating efficiently only within a narrow range of speeds. Consequently, transmissions capable of efficiently transmitting power at a variety of speed ratios are frequently employed. When the vehicle is at low speed, the transmission is usually operated at a high speed ratio such that it multiplies the engine torque for improved acceleration. At high vehicle speed, operating the transmission at a low speed ratio permits an engine speed associated with quiet, fuel efficient cruising. Typically, a transmission has a housing mounted to the vehicle structure, an input shaft driven by an engine crankshaft, and an output shaft driving the vehicle wheels, often via a differential assembly which permits the left and right wheel to rotate at slightly different speeds as the vehicle turns.
- Some vehicles employ electric motors used in combination with the internal combustion engine to decrease fuel consumption. For example, an electric motor may be used to recapture energy that would otherwise be converted to heat during braking and then use that energy to reduce the power demand on the internal combustion engine. Also, the motor may supplement the power of the internal combustion engine during acceleration events such that a smaller, more efficient engine may be installed without sacrificing performance.
- A vehicle includes a traction motor, a cabin air conditioning system, and a valve. The cabin air conditioning system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The air conditioning system may also include a thermostatic expansion valve to control a refrigerant flow rate based on a temperature of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator. The compressor may be selectively drivably connected to the internal combustion engine by a clutch. The valve is configured to route refrigerant from the condenser to the compressor alternately through the evaporator and a housing of the motor. A controller may be programmed to command the valve to route fluid through the housing in response to a temperature of the motor exceeding a threshold. The controller may also engage the clutch in response to the temperature exceeding the threshold. The controller may also be programmed to command the valve to route fluid through the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a set point, regardless of the temperature of the motor.
- A vehicle includes a traction motor, a cabin air conditioning system, and a controller. The cabin air conditioning system including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The compressor may be selectively drivably connected to an internal combustion engine by a clutch. The air conditioning system may also include a thermostatic expansion valve configured to control a refrigerant flow rate based on a temperature of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator. The controller is programmed to route refrigerant from the condenser to the compressor through the housing in response to a temperature of the motor exceeding a threshold and through the evaporator in response to the temperature being less than the threshold. The controller may be further programmed to engage the clutch in response to the temperature of the motor exceeding the threshold and in response to air conditioning being requested by cabin occupants. The controller may be further programmed to route refrigerant through the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a threshold, regardless of the temperature of the motor.
- A method controls a vehicle having a traction motor and an air conditioning system. A compressor is commanded to pump a refrigerant to a condenser, for example, by commanding engagement of a clutch to driveably connect the compressor to an internal combustion engine. The refrigerant leaving the compressor is routed to the motor in response to a motor temperature exceeding a threshold and to an evaporator in response to a motor temperature being less than the threshold. The refrigerant may also be routed to the evaporator in response to a cabin temperature exceeding a set point regardless of the motor temperature.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an automotive powertrain. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle air conditioning system. -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD). -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a cooling system for the ERAD ofFIG. 3 utilizing the air conditioning system ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating control logic for operating the ERAD cooling system ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a cooling system for the ERAD ofFIG. 3 utilizing the air conditioning system ofFIG. 2 . - Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments can take various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features could be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention. As those of ordinary skill in the art will understand, various features illustrated and described with reference to any one of the figures can be combined with features illustrated in one or more other figures to produce embodiments that are not explicitly illustrated or described. The combinations of features illustrated provide representative embodiments for typical applications. Various combinations and modifications of the features consistent with the teachings of this disclosure, however, could be desired for particular applications or implementations.
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FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle powertrain. Power tofront wheels internal combustion engine 14. Transaxle 16 adjusts the speed ratio between the engine crankshaft and the wheels to accommodate various driving conditions. For example, at low vehicle speeds, the speed ratio is set to provide torque multiplication while at higher vehicle speeds and low power demands, the speed ratio is set to maximize engine efficiency. Transaxle 16 includes a differential that divides the power between leftfront wheel 10 and rightfront wheel 12 while permitting slight speed differences when the vehicle turns. Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) 18 directs some portion of the engine power to various accessories such as an alternator, an engine coolant pump, and an air conditioning system as described below. - Power to
rear wheels rear differential 26. ERAD 24 receives power from a battery (not shown). During braking, ERAD 24 may act as a generator to recover a portion of the vehicle kinetic energy and store that energy in the battery. A controller decides how much torque should be provided by theengine 14 and the ERAD 24 respectively such that the total torque satisfies the driver demand efficiently. If the controller detects loss of traction at either front or rear wheels, the controller revises the torque allocation to deliver the torque via the wheels with traction. - A cabin air conditioning system is illustrated schematically in
FIG. 2 .Compressor 30 is drivably connected to the engine crankshaft via FEAD 18 wheneverclutch 32 is engaged. The compressor draws refrigerant, in a vapor state, from lowpressor vapor line 34, and pumps it to highpressure vapor line 36. Due to the energy added to the refrigerant during compression, the temperature of the vapor inline 36 is much higher than the temperature inline 34. The temperature at which the refrigerant transitions between vapor and liquid is a function of temperature. The transition occurs at higher temperatures when the pressure is higher. The temperature inline 36 is at least as high as the transition temperature at the high pressure, which is higher than ambient outdoor temperature. (Vapor at a temperature above the transition temperature is called superheated.) - The refrigerant then flows through
heat exchanger 38 which is called the condenser. The condenser is located in a stream of outdoor ambient air (such as in front of the engine's radiator). Heat is transferred from the refrigerant to the outdoor air. Initially, this causes the refrigerant to cool from a superheated state to the transition temperature. Then, the refrigerant condenses to liquid at the transition temperature. Finally, the refrigerant, in liquid state, continues cooling toward the outdoor air temperature before exiting the condenser via highpressure liquid line 40. The majority of the reduction in enthalpy as the refrigerant flows through the condenser is due to the state change. - From high
pressure liquid line 40, the refrigerant flows through a controlled orifice in Thermostatic eXpansion Valve (TXV) 42 and enters lowpressure liquid line 44. From lowpressure liquid line 44, the refrigerant flows throughheat exchanger 46, called the evaporator. The reduction in pressure reduces the transition temperature to value lower than the temperature of the liquid inline 44. As a result, the refrigerant begins to evaporate from its liquid state to a vapor state, absorbing energy. Initially, the energy comes from the refrigerant itself, causing the liquid/vapor mixture to cool to the transition temperature, which is less than the cabin air temperature. A fan blows cabin air past the evaporator such that heat is transferred from the cabin air to the refrigerant, cooling the cabin air. The refrigerant emerges fromevaporator 46 in vapor state and flow into lowpressure vapor line 34 from which it is recirculated. -
TXV 42 adjusts the size of its orifice to control the flow rate of refrigerant.TXV 42 One of the inputs that influences the orifice size is the temperature in lowpressure vapor line 34 as determined bysensor 48. Specifically,TXV 42 increases the size of the orifice in response to increased temperature at 48, thus increasing refrigerant flow rate. The higher temperature is an indication that the evaporator is not removing enough heat from the cabin air, so additional flow rate is warranted.Sensor 48 may be a passive temperature sensor that sends a pressure signal to TXV 42.Temperature sensor 48 may be integrated intoTXV 42.TXV 42 may also respond to the pressure in either lowpressure liquid line 44 or in lowpressure vapor line 34. Specifically,TXV 42 reduces the size of the orifice in response to increased pressure. - When the AC system is turned off by vehicle occupants,
controller 50 disengages clutch 32 such thatcompressor 30 does not operate and refrigerant does not flow. When the AC system is turned on by vehicle occupants,controller 50 engages clutch 32 to operatecompressor 30. Once a target pressure is achieved inline 36, the controller maycycle compressor 30 on and off by engaging and disengaging clutch 32 as required to maintain the pressure within a target range. In some vehicles,compressor 30 may be driven by an electric motor instead of being driven by the engine. This permits operation of the air conditioning system with the engine off In such systems,controller 50 controls the pressure inline 30 by cycling the motor on and off or by varying its speed. -
ERAD 24 ofFIG. 1 is illustrated in more detail inFIG. 3 . The ERAD includes ahousing 52 that is mounted to vehicle structure. The permanent magnet synchronous electric machine includes astator 54 and arotor 56.Stator 54 is fixed to the housing.Rotor 56 is supported for rotation relative to the housing by bearings.Stator 54 androtor 56 are separated by a small air gap.Battery 58 provides or absorbs electric power via Direct Current (DC)bus 60.Inverter 62 converts the DC voltage to Alternating Current (AC) on threepower cables 64. The Power cables are connected to phase windings instator 54.Inverter 62 adjusts the magnitude and phase of the voltage on the power cables to generate a desired level of torque.Gearbox 66 adjusts a speed ratio betweenrotor 56 andERAD output shaft 68 which drives rear differential 26.Gearbox 66 may also include a clutch which selectively disconnects the rotor from the rear wheels. - Productions of torque by the electric machine results in generation of heat in
stator 54 and inrotor 56. Operation at an excessive temperature can damage the hardware. Therefore, if a temperature of the stator or rotor exceed a threshold, about 150 C, the torque command must be limited to limit generation of additional heat. Limiting the torque capability limits the ability to use the ERAD to reduce fuel consumption. Heat fromstator 54 is dissipated by conduction tohousing 52. The housing may be actively cooled by a coolant that is circulated fromline 70, throughhelical passageways 72, toline 74, and then through a radiator before returning toline 70. The coolant may be, for example, a mixture of water and glycol.Gearbox 66 androtor 56 may be cooled by circulation of gear oil. When the gear oil is inhousing sump 76, heat is transferred from the oil tohousing 52. To assist in cooling the area of the housing near the sump, the coolant may be circulated throughadditional passageways 78 near the sump. - The rate of heat transfer from the
housing 52 to the coolant is proportional to the temperature difference between the housing and the coolant. The temperature of the coolant entering fromline 70 is higher than ambient air temperature. As the coolant circulates through the passageways, the coolant temperature increases, reducing the heat transfer rate. On a hot day, coolant temperature can be in the 50-70 C range. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a modification to the air conditioning system ofFIG. 2 which dramatically increases the potential heat removal rate from the ERAD by circulating refrigerant through the housing instead of water and glycol. At some points in the vapor compression cycle described above, the refrigerant temperature is reduced to about 5 C. Furthermore, as the refrigerant transitions from liquid to vapor, the temperature remains essentially constant even as substantial heat is absorbed. -
Valve 80 is placed in lowpressure liquid line 44 betweenTXV 42 andevaporator 46.Valve 80 routes refrigerant from the condenser alternately through theevaporator 46 and thehousing 52. In other words,valve 80 has at least two states. In a first state, refrigerant flows predominantly throughevaporator 46 with no or low flow throughmotor housing 52. In a second state, refrigerant flows predominantly throughmotor housing 52 with no or low flow throughevaporator 46. In some embodiments,valve 80 may have intermediate states in which substantial flow is directed through both devices. The state ofvalve 80 is set bycontroller 50 using logic described below. The refrigerant returning from the motor housing is merged into lowpressure vapor line 34 upstream oftemperature sensor 48. -
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating control logic for controllingclutch 32 ofFIG. 2 andvalve 80 ofFIG. 4 . This process would be executed bycontroller 50 at regular intervals, such as in response to an interrupt signal. At 82, the controller checks whether the air conditioning has been turned on by vehicle occupants. If so then the controller checks at 84 whether the cabin temperature is above the set point. If so, then, at 86, the controller setsvalve 80 to direct refrigerant toevaporator 46. In this way, cabin air condition gets priority over ERAD motor cooling. If the air conditioning is off at 82 or the cabin temperature set point is satisfied at 84, then the controller checks at 88 whether the motor temperature is above a threshold. The threshold may be less than the temperature at which the controller must begin limiting motor power. If the motor is below the threshold temperature at 88, clutch 32 is disengaged at 90 such that the air conditioning system does not consume power. If the motor is above the threshold temperature at 88, then, at 92, the controller setsvalve 80 to direct refrigerant tomotor housing 52. - Once the state of
valve 80 is set, either at 86 or 92, the controller proceeds to control the state of clutch 32 to maintain the pressure in highpressure liquid line 36 between a lower limit and an upper limit. At 94, the controller checks the current status of the clutch. If the clutch is not currently engaged, then the controller compares the pressure inline 36 to the lower limit at 96. If the pressure is below the lower limit, then the controller engages clutch 32 at 98. Otherwise, the controller leaves clutch 32 disengaged. If the clutch is currently engaged at 94, then the controller compares the pressure inline 36 to the upper limit at 100. If the pressure is above the upper limit, then the controller disengages clutch 32 at 102. Otherwise, the controller leaves clutch 32 engaged. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the motor cooling system ofFIG. 4 . Instead of using a single TXV and a valve, this embodiment utilizes two TXVs. Thefirst TXV 110 controls the flow of refrigerant toevaporator 46. Thesecond TXV 112 controls the flow of refrigerant tomotor housing 52.TXVs evaporator 46 andmotor housing 52. As shown,TXVs different temperature sensors TXVs controller 50. This could be accomplished, for example, by a solenoid that acts on the needle of a needle-type TXV. Alternatively, it could be accomplished by placing an on/off valve in series with the TXV. - While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms encompassed by the claims. The words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. As previously described, the features of various embodiments can be combined to form further embodiments of the invention that may not be explicitly described or illustrated. While various embodiments could have been described as providing advantages or being preferred over other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more desired characteristics, those of ordinary skill in the art recognize that one or more features or characteristics can be compromised to achieve desired overall system attributes, which depend on the specific application and implementation. As such, embodiments described as less desirable than other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more characteristics are not outside the scope of the disclosure and can be desirable for particular applications.
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