LAPSE:2024.0984
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LAPSE:2024.0984
Analysis and Optimization of the Fuel Consumption of an Internal Combustion Vehicle by Minimizing the Parasitic Power in the Cooling System
June 7, 2024
This study aims to enhance energy efficiency by reducing parasitic losses in the engine cooling system through a new drive strategy involving a two-stage water pump and a variable electro-fan. The fuel consumption gain analysis focused on a vehicle with average characteristics typical of 1.0L hatchbacks in the Brazilian market and urban driving conditions. The methodology implemented aims to minimize power absorbed by the forced water circulation and thermal rejection, thereby reducing parasitic losses, particularly during low-speed urban driving, without causing air-side heat exchanger saturation. The results show a potential decrease of up to 80% in power absorbed by the cooling system, leading to an estimated fuel consumption saving of approximately 1.4% during urban driving cycles.
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cooling system, Energy Efficiency, fuel consumption, parasitic power
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Brayner PHA, da Costa JÂP, Ochoa AAV, Urbano JJ, Leite GNP, Michima PSA. Analysis and Optimization of the Fuel Consumption of an Internal Combustion Vehicle by Minimizing the Parasitic Power in the Cooling System. (2024). LAPSE:2024.0984
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Brayner PHA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
da Costa JÂP: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Ochoa AAV: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Urbano JJ: Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Luiz Freire, 500, Recife 50740-545, Brazil [ORCID]
Leite GNP: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Michima PSA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil [ORCID]
da Costa JÂP: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Ochoa AAV: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Urbano JJ: Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Luiz Freire, 500, Recife 50740-545, Brazil [ORCID]
Leite GNP: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil; Department of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Lui [ORCID]
Michima PSA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, Brazil [ORCID]
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Processes
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
321
Year
2024
Publication Date
2024-02-02
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2227-9717
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