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  • Automotive Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Materials Science

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  • Internal combustion engines face persistent challenges with exhaust pollutants and high fuel consumption.
  • Engine overheating is a significant contributor to these issues, often addressed by conventional active cooling systems.
  • Existing systems suffer from slow thermostat response and engine-dependent coolant flow control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and analyze a novel active engine cooling system utilizing a shape memory alloy (SMA)-based thermostat.
  • To address the limitations of conventional cooling systems, specifically delayed response times and engine-dependent flow control.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation and analysis of governing equations of motion for the proposed SMA thermostat.
  • Simulation and validation using COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB software.
  • Evaluation of system performance under specific cooling conditions (90 °C).

Main Results:

  • The proposed SMA thermostat demonstrated improved response time for coolant flow direction changes.
  • A significant coolant temperature difference of 4.90 °C was achieved under 90 °C cooling conditions.
  • The system's effectiveness in managing coolant temperature was quantitatively verified.

Conclusions:

  • The novel active cooling system with an SMA thermostat offers a viable solution for enhancing internal combustion engine efficiency.
  • The improved thermal management can lead to reduced emissions and better fuel economy.
  • This technology presents a promising application for retrofitting existing internal combustion engines.