This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
Visco® Heater for Low Consumption Vehicles
Technical Paper
2003-01-0738
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
Diesel engines of the “new generation” with direct fuel injection are known for their high mechanical efficiency. However, this growth in efficiency does coincide in a decrease of the available amount of heat in the coolant. At low ambient temperatures the heat dissipated by the engine is no longer sufficient to ensure a quick defrosting of the windshield and a comfortable temperature level inside the passenger compartment.
Besides the familiar auxiliary heating systems such as aux. fuel heaters or the PTC heaters this problem can be solved by the use of a Visco® heater. This following article will describe the function of the Visco® heater, its integration into the vehicle as well as its effects on vehicle heat up and fuel consumption.
Recommended Content
Topic
Citation
Wienholt, H. and Augenstein, C., "Visco® Heater for Low Consumption Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0738, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0738.Also In
SAE 2003 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
References
- Hammerschmid, G. 1997
- Renner, M. “Neue Generation von brennstoffbetriebenen Zuheizern in Pkw” 2001 Webasto Thermosysteme GmbH
- “Elektrische Innenraumheizung für Automobile” Catem GmbH & Co. KG
- Koch, F. FAT Abschlußbericht, “Heizleistung in Pkw mit verbrauchsoptimierten Motoren” 1999