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Cooper Standard’s new eCoFlow Switch Pump simplifies EV thermal management systems

Michigan-headquartered Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components, recently debuted the first member of its new eCoFlow product line.

The eCoFlow Switch Pump, created in partnership with the Saleri Group, offers features of both an electric water pump and electrically driven valve in a single integrated coolant control module. This scalable fluid control technology enables fluid flow switching, splitting and regulating—features that are needed to address the complex glycol thermal management needs of electric and hybrid vehicles. The combination of water pump and valve functions offers automakers efficiency improvements, part consolidation, electrical wire harness reduction and reduced packaging space, Cooper says.

As Cooper explains, by reducing complexity, the eCoFlow system enhances the thermal management system’s efficiency by eliminating the pressure drop and waste encountered from traditional pumps and valves. The eCoFlow system also provides smoother transitions in flow to help avoid pressure pulsations and spikes that can lead to system noise. A single electrical connection manages the system’s pumping and fluid control functions, eliminating the need for additional connectors, wire harnesses and vehicle input/output channels. According to the company, the eCoFlow system requires approximately half the space of the traditional components it replaces.

“Our eCoFlow Switch Pump enables customers to reduce the complexity of the thermal management system within their vehicles while improving overall system efficiency,” said Chris Couch, President, Fluid Handling Systems and Chief Technology Officer. “Beyond the significant system savings, our solution also provides customers with options to potentially reduce battery cell needs for their target vehicle range, which helps improve the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint.”

Source: Cooper Standard

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