从汽车发动机冷却系统研究方法的角度入手，对常见的试验分析法，一维、三维及联合仿真法，流固耦合仿真法，数学规划与智能控制法以及滑动模态控制法分别进行了理论简介和应用分析；在此基础上，分别介绍了多种方法综合应用和新型冷却系统的研发成果，从而明确了发动机冷却系统的发展趋势，为后续汽车发动机冷却系统的开发与改进了提供一定的参考依据。

The theoretical introduction and applied analysis of common testing and analyzing methods, such as 1D,3D and their combined method, fluid and solid coupling method, mathematical programming method and intelligent control and sliding model control method were conducted. Then the comprehensive application of various methods and development fruits of new cooling system were introduced. The development trend of engine cooling system was clarified finally, which provided the reference for the development and improvement of cooling systems for vehicle engine.