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Method and control device for monitoring pressure in a crankcase

US10221797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MTU FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH · DE

Inventors

Michael Hönl · Ravensburg, DE
Christian Rehm · Friedrichshafen, DE
Kai-Michael Trautz · Augsburg, DE
Johannes Baldauf · Schallstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 18, 2014
Grant date	Mar 5, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02D2041/228
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a control device for monitoring the pressure in a crankcase of an internal combustion engine. The desired values for the pressure in the crankcase are defined for a plurality of operating points of the internal combustion engine. Furthermore, at least one of the defined desired pressure values is modified during operation of the internal combustion engine.

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