US Patent 7753105 Liquid cooled condenser having an integrated heat exchanger

A thermal management system for a vehicle comprises a radiator and a liquid cooled condenser in fluid communication with the radiator. The liquid coolant circulates through the radiator and the condenser. The refrigerant for an HVAC unit also circulates through the condenser, with the condenser transferring heat from the refrigerant to the liquid coolant. The heat exchanger is disposed within the condenser and is in fluid communication with an engine for circulating an engine oil therebetween. The heat exchanger transfers heat from the engine oil to the liquid coolant within the condenser.