Sensor for Monitoring Automotive Coolant Condition 870475
The increasing use of aluminum for engine and cooling system component design has resulted in the need for improved monitoring of cooling system performance. These new systems are more susceptible to damage from corrosion and overheating. A sensor is now available that responds to inhibitor depletion and to low coolant level in service. This device combines sensing electrodes and electronics into a package that mounts directly onto the radiator and provides a compatible vehicle computer output. This paper describes the design, application, and performance of this sensor.
Citation: Gonsalves, E., Sogge, D., Baboian, R., and Haynes, G., "Sensor for Monitoring Automotive Coolant Condition," SAE Technical Paper 870475, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870475. Download Citation
Author(s):
Edward M. Gonsalves, Dale R. Sogge, Robert Baboian, Gardner Haynes
Affiliated:
Texas instruments Attleboro, MA
Pages: 8
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Sensors and Actuators-1987-SP-0693, SAE 1987 Transactions-V96-87
Related Topics:
Radiators
Coolants
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