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Under Hood Heat Removal System for Use in a Class 8 Vehicle to Remove Heat Generated from an Internal Combustion Engine

Company: Volvo Trucks North America

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: EGEE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

Increasing demands for aerodynamics and cooling air flow optimization has restricted the flow of ambient clean air into the under-hood region of class 8 tractors. Due to the heat generated from an internal combustion engine, temperatures in the region are elevated and have the potential issues for sensitive electrical components. Increasing airflow into the under-hood is not ideal, as this has a negative impact on aerodynamic performance and introduces other potential issues including debris entry into the under-hood region and dirt contamination concerns. Develop a system, either active or passive, to evacuate and disperse heat from the under-hood region without significantly impacting other important features, such as fuel economy, aerodynamics, visibility, safety, etc. with a minimal cost and weight impact. Deliverables: System description, prototype/proof-of-concept, estimated impact to cost, weight, and other features.