System and method for treating particulate matter vented from an engine crankcase
US8904759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M13/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
System and methods for treating particulate matter vented from an engine crankcase are provided. In one embodiment, an engine includes a crankcase. A ventilation hose is coupled to the engine to vent a crankcase gas from the crankcase. A catalytic emissions control device is coupled to the ventilation hose to treat particulate matter in the crankcase gas.
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