System and method for extending oil life in an engine

A system is provided. The system includes a reciprocating engine configured to consume oil at or less than 0.25 g/kw-hr and to use makeup oil. The reciprocating engine includes an engine oil sump. The system is configured to maintain an oil volume in the reciprocating engine during operation so that...

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Hauptverfasser:	Neuman, Kenneth Edward, Donahue, Richard John, Graham, Owen Stewart
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	BLASTING CRANKCASE VENTILATING ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL HEATING LIGHTING LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES LUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STEAM ENGINES WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A system is provided. The system includes a reciprocating engine configured to consume oil at or less than 0.25 g/kw-hr and to use makeup oil. The reciprocating engine includes an engine oil sump. The system is configured to maintain an oil volume in the reciprocating engine during operation so that a residence time of oil in the reciprocating engine is at or less than 1000 hours.