Method for producing a delivery module for installation into a tank

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PATENT NO 9920677
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14910923

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A method for producing a delivery module having an electric PTC heater, for installation into a tank for storing a liquid additive, includes: a) fixing a maximum electrical power that is made available to the delivery module; b) determining a thermal conductivity of the delivery module from a location of the electric PTC heater into the tank; c) calculating a switching temperature of the PTC heater based on the maximum electrical power and the thermal conductivity; and d) mounting a PTC material with a corresponding switching temperature for the PTC heater at the location.

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CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHVAHRENWALDER STR 9 HANNOVER 30165

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Müller, Wilfried Lindlar, DE 1 4
Zienicke, Egbert Lohmar, DE 2 4

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