Laboratory-based filter testing often produces quite disparate results from 'real world' filter testing. For this reason, it is important to conduct extensive field performance testing of filter systems. In addition to an extensive laboratory-based crankcase filter research and development program, a field test of the Provent CCV (closed crankcase ventilation) filter system was conducted in the harsh dusty environment of Australia. In many regions Australia experiences high mean temperatures, low average rainfall, and has a high proportion of unsealed roads. These factors make Australia highly suitable for filter performance testing. A sample of 50 on/off highway vehicles were selected, with three different direct injection turbo-diesel engines ranging from 2.5 liters to 4.0 liters in engine capacity. Individual vehicle use ranged from 100 % offroad (or non-sealed road) to 100 % on-highway. A standard Provent housing and element was fitted to each vehicle - in some cases replacing the standard cyclone. The mass of etch filter was recorded initially, and the filter element fitted to the vehicle for intervals ranging between 5000 km and 40000 km. The filters were then returned for laboratory testing, weighed to determine oil content, and installed in a laboratory test apparatus to test performance. It was found that the large number of variables made it difficult to develop a simple relationship between pressure drop and operational parameters. Nevertheless, with the assistance of a generalised linear regression model, a good relationship was found.


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    Title :

    Field experience with the Provent CCV system


    Contributors:
    Mullins, B.J. (author) / Heikamp, W. (author) / Bredin, A. (author)


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 4 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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