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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2003
Vincent M. Carey, Sewell, NJ (US);
Kevin John Kelly, Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Kevin L. Crouthamel, Rushland, PA (US);
Keith P. Saddler, Fairfax, VA (US);
Vincent M. Carey, Sewell, NJ (US);
Kevin John Kelly, Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Kevin L. Crouthamel, Rushland, PA (US);
Keith P. Saddler, Fairfax, VA (US);
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ (US);
Abstract
A device and a method for the modification of an operating all-loss engine lubricant's properties in response to actual engine operating conditions. The present invention is a method that comprises (1) monitoring the specific engine parameter(s) of interest, or in the alternative, predicting those parameter(s) from other engine inputs for a crosshead diesel engine; (2) calculating from said parameter(s) or input(s) the amount of performance enhancer(s), base lubricant or alternatively formulated lubricant that need be added to the engine's base lubricant; and (3) modifying said base lubricant with said performance enhancers, additional base lubricant or alternatively formulated lubricant before introduction the combination into said monitored part or location.