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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2003
Vincent M. Carey, Sewell, NJ (US);
Kevin John Kelly, Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Keith P. Saddler, Fairfax, VA (US);
Kevin L. Crouthamel, Rushland, PA (US);
Vincent M. Carey, Sewell, NJ (US);
Kevin John Kelly, Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Keith P. Saddler, Fairfax, VA (US);
Kevin L. Crouthamel, Rushland, PA (US);
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ (US);
Abstract
A device and a method for real time optimizing engine lubricating oil properties in response to actual engine operating conditions. the present invention is a method that comprises measuring, directly or indirectly, a system parameter of interest near a location of interest, calculating from said parameter(s) or input(s) the amount of a secondary fluid selected from performance enhancer(s), additional base lubricant, alternatively formulated lubricant or diluent that need be added to the base lubricant; and supplementing said base lubricant with said secondary fluid before introducing the combination into said monitored location.