Abstract: Cooling device for a retarder of a vehicle engine, comprising a coolant circuit with a coolant cooler and a retarder cooler, and at least one further coolant circuit with a further coolant cooler and a further cooler. To allow more cooling capacity to be released for the retarder when the latter is activated, the cooling device has valves arranged to connect the coolant circuits together upon activation of the retarder so that at least two coolant coolers are then used for cooling the retarder, and to disconnect the coolant circuits from one another so that they revert to being separate circuits upon deactivation of the retarder.

Abstract: A manifold assembly for an internal combustion engine. The manifold assembly includes a manifold body and first and second housings. The manifold body includes an EGR cooler cavity, an oil cooler cavity, and an air intake manifold. The first housing is adapted to provide a fluid to the EGR and oil cooler cavities. The second housings is adapted to receive the fluid from the EGR and the oil cooler cavities.

Abstract: The system for managing the heat energy developed by a heat engine (10) of a motor vehicle comprises a main system (2) equipped with a main pump (12), a heat engine (10) and a main cooling radiator (18). The main system (2) furthermore comprises a short-circuit pipeline (20) and a heating pipeline (22) comprising an air heater (24), and a secondary loop (4) including a secondary radiator (60) and a secondary pump (58). The main system and the secondary loop can comprise equipments heated or cooled by equipment exchangers (34, 36, 38, 64, 66) included in the main system (2) and/or the secondary loop (4). The maim system (2) and the secondary loop (4) are connected by interconnecting means which make it possible to cause a same coolant fluid to circulate in a controlled manner between the main system and the secondary loop or to prohibit this circulation depending on the load state of the engine (10).

Abstract: A cooling apparatus of a vehicle includes a single radiator and an air conditioner condenser. The single radiator is sectioned a cooling portion of an engine cooling system and a cooling portion of a second cooling system which is to be kept at a lower temperature than the engine cooling system. The air conditioner condenser includes a condensing portion and a sub-cool portion. The condensing portion of the air conditioner condenser and the cooling portion of the second cooling system of the single radiator are offset to each other in a vertical direction such that the condensing portion of the air conditioner condenser and the cooling portion of the second cooling system of the single radiator are not overlapped when viewed in a front-to-rear direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An open-looped cooling system is disclosed. The cooling system typically includes a cylinder head including a first water jacket through which cooling water flows, a cooling water inlet through which the first water jacket communicates with outside, and a first cooling water outlet through which the first water jacket communicates with outside, a cylinder block including a second water jacket through which the cooling water within the first water jacket flows, the second water jacket being configured to communicate with the first water jacket, and a second cooling water outlet through which the second water jacket communicates with outside, and a thermostat configured to control a flow rate of the cooling water flowing out from the second cooling water outlet of the cylinder block based on a temperature of the cooling water.

Abstract: A locomotive includes an engine (12), an intercooler (16), and an oil cooler (28), each having respective cooling passages formed therein. The locomotive also includes a cooling system (10) in selective communication with the respective cooling passages for selectively providing a first coolant (56) and a second coolant (52) at a higher temperature than the first coolant to the cooling passages. A method of operating the cooling system includes providing, in a first mode, a first coolant flow (26) to the intercooler and a second coolant flow (30) to the oil cooler at a first temperature different than the first coolant flow to achieve preferential cooling of the intercooler. The method also includes providing, in a second mode, the first coolant flow to the intercooler and the second coolant flow to the oil cooler at a second temperature different than the first coolant flow to achieve preferential cooling of the oil cooler.

Abstract: A housing for enclosing an electronic control unit is constructed of a resinous cover and a metallic case having heat conductivity higher than that of the resinous cover. An air intake module is mounted on an engine inside an engine compartment. The air intake module forms an air passage through which air flows from an air inlet toward the engine. The electronic control unit is mounted on the air intake module such that the metallic case is exposed to the air passage in the air intake module and the resinous cover is exposed to the outside of the air intake module, that is, exposed in the engine compartment.

Abstract: A cooling system pumps coolant through parallel connections to a crankcase and an EGR cooler in an internal combustion engine with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). A crankcase supply conduit connects a coolant pump to a coolant channel formed by the crankcase. The coolant channel is connected to a coolant chamber formed by the cylinder head. An EGR cooler supply conduit connects the EGR cooler to the coolant pump. The EGR cooler is connected to the coolant chamber. Coolant flows from the coolant pump into the crankcase supply conduit and into the EGR cooler supply conduit at essentially the same time and at essentially the same temperature. The coolant circulates from the coolant pump through the coolant channel into the coolant chamber. The coolant circulates from the coolant pump through the EGR cooler into the coolant chamber. The coolant returns to the coolant pump from the coolant chamber in the cylinder head.

Abstract: An improvement to a diesel engine cylinder head disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,700, wherein the improvement comprises any of: a by-pass opening formed in partition walls thereof; a spine density of less than about five spines per square inch; spacing an inner chamber wall surface thereof with respect to an inner fire-face wall surface thereof between about 0.75 inches and 0.25 inches; coolant by-pass ports thereof having a cross-section of between about 0.1875 inches and 0.0625 inches; and a radial rib thereof extending complete and free of any rib opening.

Abstract: In order to appropriately control the temperature state of multiple equipment having differing management temperatures, while preventing complication of the apparatus structure, a cooling apparatus for a hybrid vehicle is provided with a seventh flow path 30g which flows coolant which has flowed only through a main flow path 22a of a radiator 22 to a water jacket 25 via a first thermostat 23 which has an induction temperature set relatively high; an eighth flow path 30h which flows coolant which has flowed through the main flow path 22a and a sub flow path 22b of the radiator 22 to the water jacket 25 via a second thermostat 24 which has an induction temperature set relatively low, and also supplies the coolant to a PDU 14 and a downverter 15; and a bypass flow path 30j which connects a fifth flow path 30e which supplies coolant discharged from the water jacket 25 to the radiator 22, and a position of the eighth flow path 30h on a downstream side of the second thermostat 24.

Abstract: An EGR system has an EGR distributor in the form of a single plate integrally equipped with an exhaust gas passage and a coolant passage for recirculated exhaust gas therewith. The lengths of each exhaust gas passages for the recirculated exhaust gas to reach each cylinder are equal to each other, whereby the amount of the exhaust gas recirculated to each intake passage is same and the overall efficiency of the EGR system is improved. The EGR distributor is preferably manufactured in the form of a single component by AL die casting method.

Abstract: Circulation system for the coolant in an oil cooler (13) adapted to cool down the oil of the automatic transmission (2) of a motor vehicle in which the drain conduit (15) for the coolant from the oil cooler (13) of the transmission (2) is connected to said return conduit from the radiator, and that the exit mouth (16), of said drain conduit is inserted in the return conduit forming an angle A, said angle being more than 0° and less than 90°.

Abstract: A heater diverter valve (20) is provided in an engine cooling system having a radiator and a circulating pump, The valve has a first inlet (31) connected to a heater so that coolant flowing through the engine and then through the heater is returned to the pump return line through the valve via the first inlet and an outlet (33). A second inlet (32) is connected to engine and transmission oil coolers so that coolant which flows from the engine supply line through the coolers is returned to the pump return line via the second inlet and the outlet. The valve includes a shuttle (24) which at lower coolant temperatures closes off the second inlet (32) to prevent coolant flow. The second inlet (32) is opened at higher temperatures when a wax type thermal actuator pushes the shuttle towards the first inlet (31).

Abstract: A compressed air supply system including a compressor (12), a compressed air line (4) that connects an outlet (3) from the said compressor to an inlet (5) to a first active component (6), and an adjustable fan (13) which is controlled by a control unit and is arranged to generate an air flow intended to cool the said compressed air line (4), and a vehicle comprising such a system.

Abstract: A locomotive engine having an engine cooling system, a compressor for compressing engine intake air, and an aftercooler for cooling the compressed intake air prior to introduction into an intake manifold of the engine. The locomotive also has a dynamic brake system that includes a dynamic brake grid and one or more cooling fans. The engine cooling system includes an engine cooling circuit having coolant passages internally disposed in the engine, and a radiator and radiator fans configured to receive coolant exiting the engine and return cooled coolant to the engine. An enhanced aftercooler cooling circuit is disposed in fluid communication with the engine cooling circuit and includes a heat exchanger arranged to receive coolant exiting the engine coolant passages, cool the coolant passing therethrough, and return cooled coolant to the aftercooler.

Abstract: In a drive arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine and a power electronic unit for controlling an electric machine, the power electronic unit is arranged on a carrier and the carrier comprises a cooler which includes coolant passages and is mounted on the engine such that the coolant passages are in direct communication with coolant passages of a cooling circuit of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus of a vehicle includes a single radiator and an air conditioner condenser. The single radiator is partitioned into a cooling portion of an engine cooling system and a cooling portion of a second cooling system which is to be kept at a lower temperature than the engine cooling system. The air conditioner condenser includes a condensing portion and a sub-cool portion. The condensing portion of the air conditioner condenser and the cooling portion of the second cooling system of the single radiator are offset from each other in a vertical direction such that the condensing portion of the air conditioner condenser and the cooling portion of the second cooling system of the single radiator are not overlapped when viewed in a front-to-rear direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A fuel vapor separator includes a polymeric body that preferably has a polymeric canister and a polymeric lid secured to the canister to define a liquid tight enclosure. The enclosure is preferably divided into at least two chambers. One chamber preferably receives liquid fuel and communicates with a heat exchanger to cool the supply of liquid fuel therein. Vapor is trapped in a vapor dome area above the liquid fuel and is vented through a vent valve carried by the fuel vapor separator. The other chamber of the enclosure preferably receives a high pressure fuel pump adapted to receive liquid fuel from the first chamber, and to deliver liquid fuel under pressure to the engine. Preferably, the chamber in which the fuel pump is received is communicated with a coolant to facilitate cooling the fuel pump in use.

Abstract: Cooling fins 72, 74 and 76 extend about the fuel pump 24, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fuel pump and parallel to the anticipated direction of flow of the air stream generated by the movement of the vehicle. The cooling fins are formed on the pump bowl 36, hood 34, and mounting arm 49 to extract the heat of conduction transferred from the engine block 12 to the mounting arm 49 and heat of radiation and convection transferred from the engine block and its accessories to the pump bowl 36, hood 34 and mounting arm 49.

Abstract: An alternator is vertically mounted to an engine in a vehicle. The engine is arranged such that a crank shaft is vertical with respect to the ground and a crank shaft pulley is fixed to a lower end of the crank shaft such that a rotation axis of the crank shaft pulley is parallel to the crank shaft. The engine is provided with a mounting bracket and the alternator is fixed to the mounting bracket in a condition that an alternator pulley faces downward and electrical components are arranged at the upper portion of the alternator.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold cooling jacket has internal passages for the circulation of liquid coolant and encloses an exhaust manifold such that a gap is created between the exhaust manifold and cooling jacket. Flowing coolant through the jacket regulates outer jacket temperature while enabling high intra-manifold exhaust gas temperatures for thorough intra-manifold combustion and improved emissions. A liquid-cooled exhaust system includes a turbocharger disposed between manifold and elbow, with liquid coolant flowing from manifold to elbow through the turbocharger. Another liquid-cooled exhaust manifold contains an internal exhaust combustion catalyst wrapped in an insulating blanket. In some marine applications, seawater or fresh water coolant is discharged into the exhaust gas stream at an attached exhaust elbow.

Abstract: A heat exchange arrangement for a vehicle has at least two heat exchangers exposed to the action of ambient air. One of the heat exchanger is coolant cooler and the other one is a charge-air coolant. Each of these coolers has tubes through which liquid or gas flows and heat dissipating ribs connected to the tubes. The coolant cooler is positioned upstream of the charge-air cooler in the air-flow direction. The charge-air cooler has an overlapping region in which the coolant cooler and the charge-air cooler overlap one another and a non-overlapping region in which the coolant cooler projects substantially perpendicularly to the cooling air flow direction. The non-overlapping region is formed at least in the charge-air outlet region and is cooled directly by ambient cooling air. The overlapping region is cooled by the ambient cooling air that has passed through the coolant cooler, which is positioned immediately upstream of the overlapping region of the charge-air cooler.

Abstract: A method for cooling a motor vehicle engine which engine consists in regulating the volume and the flow rate of a coolant in a hydraulic circuit provided with a first bypass hose wherein is arranged a water/oil exchanger. The method comprises a first step of regulating the flow rate of the liquid in the first bypass hose to increase the speed of the increase in the temperature of the oil and a second step of regulating the flow rate of the liquid in the first bypass hose to maintain the temperature of the oil at about a reference temperature. The invention also concerns a device for cooling a motor vehicle engine.

Abstract: A cooling system for a vehicle includes a first cooling circuit coupled to the vehicle engine for cooling the latter and a pump arranged in the first cooling circuit for pumping a coolant to the engine. The system further includes a second cooling circuit for cooling at least one other component in the vehicle, and an arrangement for coupling the second cooling circuit into the first cooling circuit in order to also supply the second cooling circuit with coolant from the pump. The cooling system further includes a line coupled from the first cooling circuit to the second cooling circuit bypassing the coupling means so that the second cooling circuit is supplied with coolant from the pump via the bypass line even when the coupling means is set to the disconnected position.

Abstract: An intake module for a vehicular engine has a casing that is constructed of an air cleaner housing portion and an electronic control unit (ECU) housing portion. The air cleaner housing portion that houses an air cleaner is mounted on the engine. The ECU housing portion that houses an ECU is connected with the air cleaner housing portion. A plurality of reinforcement ribs is formed on an outer periphery of the ECU housing portion.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine; having block valley radiator core, with electrical water pump and air cooling fans, cooling and circulating water through block water passages, and having block valley oil reservoirs positioned under block valley radiator core for oil storage cooling and directing oil through oil passages. Includes; cylinderhead having horizontally rotating valveshaft; having separate axially spaced intake and exhaust valvepockets between ringseals, being timed rotated, centrally above dual spark plug ignition combustion chambers, over piston cylinders, and communicating centrally between cylinderhead intake and exhaust chambers—having port passageways, with connected intake and exhaust manifolds, providing strainfree; opening and closing combustion chambers, highspeed valvepocket(s) rotation, highflow air-fuel intaking and combustion exhausting—velocity capabilities. The valveshaft provides installation and removal without removing cylinderhead from engine block.

Abstract: An electrical unit mounting structure is provided to dispose an electrical unit that emits a large amount of heat such that cooling performance is ensured. In one embodiment, an injector drive unit (IDU) 7 is mounted to an upper wall of a collector 6, which is disposed on an uppermost part of the engine 1 between the banks. The injector drive unit 7 is equipped with the cooling fins 7b on the lower surface thereof and is cooled with good efficiency by cooling air flowing in the longitudinal direction between the engine cover 10 and the collector 6. The electrical unit mounting structure can be used in a variety of engine arrangements such as a longitudinally arranged V-type engine, a transversely arranged V-type engine, a longitudinally arranged inline engine, or a transversely arranged inline engine.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a temperature regulating system (1) in a vehicle. The system includes an hydraulic arrangement (6) that is adapted to provide components intended for rotation belonging to a gearbox (5) of the vehicle and at least one of the axles (2, 3) of the vehicle with hydraulic oil from the same container (7). The system also has an arrangement (22) for regulating the temperature of the oil in the hydraulic arrangement (6) via a heat exchanger unit (21). The temperature regulating arrangement (22) is also adapted to cool the engine (4) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cylinder head for a multi-cylinder liquid-cooled internal combustion engine having a cooling chamber configuration adjacent to a fire deck which is divided by an intermediate deck essentially parallel to the fire deck into a lower cooling chamber next to the fire deck and an upper cooling chamber adjoining the lower one in the direction of the cylinder axis, the lower and upper cooling chamber communicating with each other via at least one first transfer opening, where at least one first transfer opening is provided in the area of an opening receiving a preferably centrally disposed fuel injection device, where at least one coolant inlet per cylinder (A,B,C), which is preferably located in the fire deck, opens into the lower cooling chamber, at least one coolant outlet departs from the upper cooling chamber, where a lower cooling chamber is associated with each cylinder (A,B,C), the lower cooling chambers of at least two adjacent cylinders (A,B,C) are essentially separated from each other by a partitioning

Abstract: A fuel cell system is used for on-board power supply in a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine. The blower fan that is used to cool the radiator of the engine also cools the fuel cell module and/or it provides the air feed for operating the fuel cell module.

Abstract: An engine cooling system is provided that includes an engine, a radiator, and a coolant pump. A thermostat is disposed in a chamber formed in a coolant passageway connecting the radiator and the coolant pump. The thermostat selectively opens and closes the coolant passageway in response to the temperature of coolant flow from a throttle body disposed in another coolant passageway connecting the outlet portion of the engine body and the coolant pump. Preferably, the thermostat is actuated depending only on the temperature of coolant passing through the throttle body.

Abstract: An integrated fuel management system and method for controlling the fuel storage and delivery in a vehicle. The fuel management system includes a fuel storage tank for storing fuel in a vehicle, a vapor collection canister located within the fuel storage tank, a vent actuator coupled to the vapor collection canister for venting gas from the canister during a vent operation, and a purge actuator coupled to the canister for purging fuel vapor from the canister during a purge operation. A variable speed fuel pump is disposed within the fuel storage tank for delivering fuel to a fuel delivery line for an engine. The fuel management system has a controller provided in a module disposed in communication with the fuel for controlling the amount of fuel pumped with the variable speed fuel pump to deliver fuel to the fuel delivery line and further control the purge and vent actuators.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an engine coolant crossover assembly includes a crossover conduit member carrying an integral liquid cooled alternator and liquid cooled exhaust gas recirculation valve. The integration of one or both of these parts into the coolant crossover eliminates many parts from the total assembly. These parts include; attachment brackets, coolant hoses, hose clamps, cast mounting blocks, coolant tubes and attachment bolts. Reduction of these parts reduces system costs, assembly time, mass and potential coolant leak paths. A temperature sensor and a thermostat housing may also be included in the crossover assembly. The assembly may also be made part of an intake manifold for an integrated air fuel module of a V-type engine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a lift pump mounting bracket for an electronic control module cooler. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lift pump is mounted directly to the ECM cooler by means of a pair of brackets which engage frustoconical-shaped grommets on either end of the lift pump. The grommets provide vibration dampening for the lift pump, while mounting the lift pump directly to the ECM cooler provides a convenient place for such mounting and, typically, ease of access should the lift pump need to be serviced. The frustoconical shapes of the mounting grommet allow the lift pump to be removed upon the disassembly of only a single one of the pair of mounting brackets, thereby making disassembly quicker and more convenient.

Abstract: A fuel separator is disclosed having a hollow interior in which a tubular coiled heat exchanger is positioned to receive a coolant liquid therethrough. Fuel is fed into the chamber through a fuel inlet and pumped out of the chamber by a high pressure pump into the fuel distribution system of an internal combustion engine. Heated excess fuel from the fuel distribution system of an internal combustion engine is returned to the chamber through a fuel return inlet at the bottom of the chamber and the heated fuel passes upwardly through the coolant coil thereby cooling the heated return fuel. Fuel vapor that is not condensed as a result of cooling can escape from the chamber through a float needle valve at the top of the chamber. A pressure relief valve is also provided at the top of the chamber to allow the vapor to escape when a predetermined internal pressure is reached.

Abstract: A water-cooled type engine cooling apparatus includes: an oil cooler that circulates cooling water flowing out of a water-cooled type engine; a water temperature detection unit that detects temperature of the cooling water; a switching unit that switches the oil cooler from an operating state to a halt state, and vice versa; and a switching control unit that controls switching of the switching unit. The switching control unit controls the switching unit to switch the oil cooler into the halt state when the temperature detected by the water temperature detection unit is lower than a preset temperature, and controls the switching unit to switch the oil cooler into the operating state when the temperature detected by the water temperature detection unit is not lower than the preset temperature.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine, having a fuel feed pump, which delivers fuel which is at pilot pressure to a high-pressure fuel pump that communicates on the high-pressure side with at least one injection valve, in order to deliver fuel at high pressure to the injection valve or valves. To prevent vapor bubble development in the high-pressure fuel pump, which impairs its pumping capacity and pressure generation, a coolant medium flow can be delivered to the high-pressure fuel pump via at least one coolant conduit, in order to keep the temperature (THDP) of the high-pressure fuel pump below a critical operating temperature (Tk1).

Abstract: A cooling system particularly suited for use in a small watercraft, which supplies coolant to, and evacuates coolant from, an engine of the watercraft. The engine includes an engine body defining at least one water jacket therein. An engine coolant supply passage desirably routes the coolant into thermal communication with a portion of an exhaust system, such as an exhaust manifold, before supplying the coolant to the water jacket of the engine. When the engine is shut off, coolant is permitted to drain from the water jacket through a drain passage. The drain passage is connected to the coolant supply passage at a position upstream from the exhaust system such that coolant draining from the engine travels in a reverse direction through the supply passage and is drained from the watercraft cooling system.

Abstract: In a drive arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine and a power electronic unit for controlling an electric machine, the power electronic unit is arranged on a carrier and the carrier comprises a cooler which includes coolant passages and is mounted on the engine such that the coolant passages are in direct communication with coolant passages of a cooling circuit of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cylinder head (1) for a multi-cylinder liquid-cooled internal combustion engine, with a cooling chamber configuration (3) adjacent to a fire deck, which is divided by an intermediate deck (4) essentially parallel to the fire deck (2) into a lower cooling chamber (5) next to the fire deck, and an upper cooling chamber (7) adjoining the lower one in the direction of the cylinder axis (6), where lower and upper cooling chamber (5,7) communicate with each other via at least one first transfer opening (9), and where at least one first transfer opening (9) is provided in the area of an opening (20) receiving a preferably centrally disposed fuel injection device (11), and where at least one coolant inlet (13) per cylinder (A,B,C), which is preferably located in the fire deck (2), opens into the lower cooling chamber (5), and at least one coolant outlet (32) departs from the upper cooling chamber (7), and where a lower cooling chamber (5) is associated with each cylinder (A,B,C) and the lo

Abstract: A compressed air supply system including a compressor (12), a compressed air line (4) that connects an outlet (3) from the said compressor to an inlet (5) to a first active component (6), and an adjustable fan (13) which is controlled by a control unit and is arranged to generate an air flow intended to cool the said compressed air line (4), and a vehicle comprising such a system.

Abstract: A charge air conditioning system, including a charge air booster, a refrigerant-to-air intercooler which is integral with the charge air booster, and a refrigeration system for supplying refrigerant to the refrigerant-to-air intercooler.

Abstract: An electronic control unit for a combustion engine having a water coolant passageway in heat transfer adjacency to the unit and adapted to remove heat from the unit. An ECU for combustion engine, comprising: electrical input circuits, electrical control circuits, electrical fuel injection output drive circuits, electrical oil pump output drive circuits and electrical ignition circuits. An ECU is disclosed which is adapted to verify firing of the ignition coils of the engine.

Abstract: In a cooling circuit of a liquid-cooled internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a coolant pump, an electrical mixing valve, a radiator, a heater, an engine-oil heat exchanger, a transmission-oil cooler for transferring heat to the ambient air, a transmission-oil/cooling water heat exchanger for transferring heat between the transmission oil and the cooling water arranged in parallel flow circuit with the transmission-oil cooler, and an actuator for controlling the oil flow distribution, an electrical mixing valve is arranged in the cooling water line to the radiator/transmission-oil cooler and the transmission-oil/cooling water heat exchanger, such that the heat transfer in the transmission-oil/cooling water heat exchanger can be controlled by controlling the coolant flows through the transmission oil/cooling water heat exchanger and the radiator.

Abstract: Both dynamic and static cooling capability for cooling electronic or electrical components on a circuit board is achieved in a heat exchanger that includes a circuit board on which the components to be cooled are mounted together with a coolant channel with a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet in heat exchange contact with the circuit board. The heat exchanger includes a container defining a coolant depot adjacent to and in heat exchange relation with the flow channel and adapted to contain a coolant to accept heat rejected by the components when coolant is not flowing in the coolant channel between the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A fuel vapor recovery system for a vehicle having a fuel tank coupled to a fuel filler tube. The fuel vapor recovery system includes a carbon canister disposed in the fuel filler tube. Thus, the relatively cool stored fuel passes through the carbon canister disposed in the filler tube before entering the fuel tank. A primary advantage of the present invention is that the problem of the temperature of the carbon rising during vehicle fuelling due to displaced fuel vapors desorbing within the canister is mitigated by heat transfer between the cool fuel passing over the filler tube disposed carbon canister and the entering relatively cool fuel. This heat transfer results in a cooling of the carbon in the canister. Consequently, the carbon in the carbon canister remains effective in desorbing fuel vapors. The filler tube has an inlet for receiving fuel from a supply external to the vehicle. The filler tube is disposed to directing such received fuel to the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel cell system is used for on-board power supply in a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine. The blower fan that is used to cool the radiator of the engine also cools the fuel cell module and/or it provides the air feed for operating the fuel cell module.

Abstract: A temperature regulator includes at least one electrically conductive carbon foam element. The foam element includes at least two locations adapted for receiving electrical connectors thereto for heating a fluid, such as engine oil. A combustion engine includes an engine block and at least one carbon foam element, the foam element extending into the engine block or disposed in thermal contact with at least one engine fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a lift pump mounting bracket for an electronic control module cooler. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lift pump is mounted directly to the ECM cooler by means of a pair of brackets which engage frustoconical-shaped grommets on either end of the lift pump. The grommets provide vibration dampening for the lift pump, while mounting the lift pump directly to the ECM cooler provides a convenient place for such mounting and, typically, ease of access should the lift pump need to be serviced. The frustoconical shapes of the mounting grommet allow the lift pump to be removed upon the disassembly of only a single one of the pair of mounting brackets, thereby making disassembly quicker and more convenient.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus 12 for cooling one or more torque generation assemblies, such as an internal combustion engine 14 and/or an electric motor 16 by the use of variable speed pump assembly 28 which may be selectively operated without the use of any of the torque generation assemblies 12, 14.