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Thermal Bypass
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Calculator
Calculate temperature-based flow routing for hydraulic thermal bypass valve sizing
Input Parameters
Bypass Temp Setting (°F)
Full Cooling Temp (°F)
Current Oil Temp (°F)
Total System Flow (GPM)
Cooler Pressure Drop (PSI)
Calculate
Results
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Flow to Cooler
GPM
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Bypass Flow
GPM
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Valve Position
%
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Heat Removal Rate
BTU/hr
Reference
Below bypass temp: 100% bypass (no cooling) Above full-cool temp: 100% to cooler Between: proportional mixing Reduces thermal cycling and warmup time