Electrical Challenge FVT
Electrical Challenge FVT
Increasing the size of the radiator and/or fan: This can improve cooling efficiency and reduce the
risk of overheating. However, it may also increase the size and weight of the system, as well as
increase power consumption.
Adding a coolant reservoir: This can help to maintain a consistent coolant level and reduce the
risk of air bubbles in the system. However, it may also increase the complexity and cost of the
system.
Using a higher-quality temperature sensor: This can improve accuracy and reliability of
temperature monitoring. However, it may also increase cost and may not be necessary for some
applications.
Adding a variable-speed pump: This can improve energy efficiency and reduce noise, as the
pump can be adjusted to match the cooling requirements of the system. However, it may also
increase complexity and cost of the system.
Using a different type of filter pressure bypass valve: This can improve reliability and reduce
maintenance requirements. However, it may also increase cost and may not be necessary for
some applications.
Adjusting the size of the orifice: This can help to regulate coolant flow and improve cooling
efficiency.
Challenge-2:
Challenge-3:
Ladder Logic:
// Define variables
VAR
END_VAR
// Initialize variables
TempSetpoint := 80.0;
PumpControl := FALSE;
FanControl := FALSE;
WHILE TRUE DO
TempReading := GetTemperature(TempSensor);
PumpControl := TRUE;
FanControl := TRUE;
ELSE
PumpControl := FALSE;
FanControl := FALSE;
END_IF;
END_WHILE;
VAR_INPUT
END_VAR
VAR
END_VAR
BEGIN
IF Sensor THEN
Temp := 75.0;
ELSE
Temp := 85.0;
END_IF;
GetTemperature := Temp;
END_FUNCTION
In this program, we define variables for the temperature sensor input, ignition switch input, pump
control output, fan control output, temperature setpoint, and current temperature reading. We initialize
the temperature setpoint and pump/fan control variables to their default values.
In the main program loop, we read the temperature sensor input and check the ignition switch and
temperature setpoint to determine whether to turn on the pump and fan. If the ignition switch is on and
the temperature is above the setpoint, we turn on the pump and fan. Otherwise, we turn them off.
We also define a function to get the temperature reading from the sensor input. In this function, we
emulate the temperature reading based on the sensor input, returning a value of 75.0 if the sensor is on
and 85.0 if it is off.
C++ code:
#include <iostream>
if (sensor) {
return 75.0;
} else {
return 85.0;
int main() {
// Define variables
while (true) {
tempReading = GetTemperature(tempSensor);
pumpControl = true;
fanControl = true;
} else {
pumpControl = false;
fanControl = false;
return 0;
In this implementation, we define variables for the temperature sensor input, ignition switch input,
pump control output, fan control output, temperature setpoint, and current temperature reading. We
initialize the pump and fan control variables to their default values.
In the main program loop, we read the temperature sensor input and check the ignition switch and
temperature setpoint to determine whether to turn on the pump and fan. If the ignition switch is on and
the temperature is above the setpoint, we turn on the pump and fan. Otherwise, we turn them off.
We also define a function to get the temperature reading from the sensor input. In this function, we
emulate the temperature reading based on the sensor input, returning a value of 75.0 if the sensor is on
and 85.0 if it is off.