Flowing fluid conditioner
First Claim
1. A controllable system for temperature conditioning of flowing fluids, comprising:
- a flow diverter means for selecting from a plurality of pathways for flowing fluid;
a control device which responds to input signal commands by selecting said pathway;
a thermo sensing means for measuring the temperature of an insulated thermal storage core;
a thermoelectric temperature conditioning device which heats or cools in response to a changing current or voltage signal.
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Abstract
A method and system for temperature conditioning of engine intake air by use of controllable intercooler which consists of an active thermoelectric device and a controllable valve system which optimally directs the path of airflow through a plurality of chambers in response to signals from a controller in order to optimally provide temperature conditioned air to the engine. System features temperature storage isolated from heat soaked engine components allowing immediate and efficient conditioning of airflow into an internal combustion engine. Intelligent control of this device removes parasitic power drains during high demand situations.
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19 Claims
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1. A controllable system for temperature conditioning of flowing fluids, comprising:
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a flow diverter means for selecting from a plurality of pathways for flowing fluid;
a control device which responds to input signal commands by selecting said pathway;
a thermo sensing means for measuring the temperature of an insulated thermal storage core;
a thermoelectric temperature conditioning device which heats or cools in response to a changing current or voltage signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11)
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7. A controllable intercooler system, the system comprising:
an engine airflow diverter means for selecting pathway for engine aspiration;
a thermo sensing means for measuring the temperature of insulated thermally conductive core;
a current control means for regulating the amount of current driving thermoelectric heater;
a control device which responds to engine load'"'"'signal commands by selecting said pathway. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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