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RU2350763C2 - Separator for separation of fluids from fluid medium flow (versions) - Google Patents
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RU2350763C2
RU2350763C2 RU2006130798/06A RU2006130798A RU2350763C2 RU 2350763 C2 RU2350763 C2 RU 2350763C2 RU 2006130798/06 A RU2006130798/06 A RU 2006130798/06A RU 2006130798 A RU2006130798 A RU 2006130798A RU 2350763 C2 RU2350763 C2 RU 2350763C2
RU2006130798/06A
RU2006130798A (en
Джеймс Р. БРОК (US)
Джеймс Р. БРОК
Эдмунд ЛАХРЕН (US)
Эдмунд ЛАХРЕН
Нью Конденсейтор, Инк.
2005-01-27 Application filed by Нью Конденсейтор, Инк. filed Critical Нью Конденсейтор, Инк.
2008-03-10 Publication of RU2006130798A publication Critical patent/RU2006130798A/en
2009-03-27 Publication of RU2350763C2 publication Critical patent/RU2350763C2/en
SUBSTANCE: proposed separator comprises inlet to receive fluid medium flow and outlet to return gas flow into engine. The separator incorporates fluid medium channel communicating inlet with outlet, and accumulating tank communicating with fluid medium channel. The separator comprises also first and second separating chambers, flow helical accelerator arranged in the said channel. Note that the flow is forced from the aforesaid accelerator into the second separating chamber. The accelerator comprises fluid medium helical duct made up of, at least one elongated helical element passed around the helix axis. The second separating chamber incorporates nonabsorbent or absorbing balls. There is a mesh screen between the first and second separating chambers. The version of separator embodiment is described.
EFFECT: higher engine efficiency, reduced engine sludge formation.
2 cl, 6 cl, 16 dwg
The invention relates to a device for removing pollutants from crankcase gases produced by an internal combustion engine during its operation and idling. More specifically, the invention relates to a separator for separating liquids from vapors in a fluid stream leaving the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. By separating the liquids from the vapors, the vapors can return to the engine inlet for re-supply with a fuel-air mixture that promotes the combustion of the vapors and provides better combustion, while the liquids can be collected for appropriate removal. As a result, the discharge of the entire fluid flow leaving the crankcase into the environment is substantially prevented.
The present invention relates to the separation of liquids from vapors in a fluid stream produced by an internal combustion engine, so that vapors or gases can be burned in the engine and liquids can be released. The creation of a fluid stream in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine is shown and described in US patent No. 4370971 and No. 4089309. These patents show and describe the formation of “passing” gases in an internal combustion engine and the control of these fluids and vapors produced by “passing” gases in an internal combustion engine. US Pat. Nos. 5,277,154 and 6,059,917 also show and describe the formation of "passing" gases in an internal combustion engine and the need to separate liquids from gases.
Although the present invention is particularly applicable in combination with diesel engines and, therefore, most of the description will relate to diesel engines, the present invention has much wider applications in that it can be used in combination with non-diesel engines, including gasoline engines and other engines. internal combustion. In addition, the present invention can practically be used in combination with all internal combustion engines, regardless of which engine is used. In this regard, although the present invention is particularly applicable for use with vehicle engines due to the Federal Provisions, this invention can be used in combination with other internal combustion engines, including, but not limited to, construction equipment and generators.
Of course, it is well known that fluids or liquids and gases or vapors can exit the combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine when misfire or a situation of energy loss occurs and pass into the crankcase. This can occur during both compression of the fuel-air mixture and during combustion of the fuel-air mixture. In this regard, during the piston compression stroke, part of the fuel-air mixture can bypass the piston rings and pass into the crankcase. Similarly, during the exhaust cycle, exhaust gases can also bypass the piston rings and pass into the crankcase. The crankcase contains most of the engine oil. These gases are called “passing” gases and they mix with the engine oil in the crankcase due to the high-speed unloading action of the crankshaft and connecting rods. In addition, the high turbulence obtained by rotating the crankshaft and connecting rods creates pressure. This pressure inside the crankcase must be relieved or the engine will self-destruct. However, to relieve or balance this pressure, it is necessary that the fluid flow of all unburned and exhaust gases exit the crankcase. The gases leaving the engine crankcase are under pressure, which creates a traction effect that raises the oil in the engine up and out of the crankcase. In addition, the slick action described above also mixes engine oil with gases in a fluid stream leaving the crankcase. As a result, the fluid stream exiting the crankcase contains a significant amount of engine oil.
In some engines, a fluid stream from an engine exits through a “flow pipe” through which a fluid stream exits directly into the environment. This mixture contains heavy contaminants, and most of all diesel engines operate with an open “through-pipe”, allowing this fluid to flow directly into the environment.
To reduce environmental impact and meet stricter government regulations, PCV systems have been created that return these “passing” gases back to the engine's induction system. As a result, at least a portion of the “flow” fluids are burned during combustion of the air-fuel mixture. However, while the PCV system reduces the environmental impact of fluid flow from the crankcase, it does not prevent the release of all pollutants into the environment and adversely affects the engine itself. In this regard, the re-supply of “pass-through” material to the engine through the induction system degrades the engine’s technical characteristics, causes the formation of unwanted carbon deposits on the engine’s operating elements, thereby reducing the engine’s service life, and has an adverse effect on the emission control system (lowering the toxicity of the exhaust) of the vehicle facilities. The burning of all “throughput” substances can also limit the types of exhaust emission control systems that can be used on a vehicle. And what's more, these existing PCV systems do not work with diesel engines.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a separator for separating liquids from a fluid stream generated by the passage gases generated in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine, the fluid stream including both gases and liquids, and said separator comprising an inlet in fluid communication a medium with an engine for receiving a fluid stream and an outlet in fluid communication with the engine for returning a gas stream to the engine, a fluid channel connecting the inlet to the outlet, a collection tank in fluid communication with the fluid channel, a first separation chamber into which a fluid stream enters, a spiral fluid flow accelerator located in the fluid channel, and a second separation chamber the chamber into which the stream from the accelerator rushes.
Preferably, the spiral accelerator comprises a spiral passage for the fluid, formed by at least one elongated spiral element extending around the axis of the spiral between the first and second ends, the fluid flow entering the passage near the first end and directed to the second, accelerating along the radius out of axis.
Preferably, the spiral passage is formed by two elongated spiral elements extending around the axis of the spiral.
Preferably, the second separation chamber comprises non-absorbent or absorbent beads.
The separator preferably comprises a mesh screen separating the first and second separation chambers.
Preferably, the spiral fluid accelerator and non-absorbent beads in the chamber form an easily removable unit for periodic cleaning.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a separator for separating liquids from a fluid stream generated by the passing gases generated in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine, the fluid stream including both gases and liquids, and said separator comprises an inlet in fluid communication a medium with an engine for receiving a fluid stream and an outlet in fluid communication with the engine for returning a gas stream to the engine, a fluid channel connecting the inlet to the outlet, a collection container in fluid communication with the fluid channel, a spiral fluid passage in the fluid channel, the passage being formed by at least one elongate spiral element extending around an axis spiral between the first and second end and further comprises an outer hole at least formed by at least one spiral element, and the fluid flow enters the spiral passage near the first end, the direction goes to the second end, accelerates radially outward from the axis and passes through the outer hole.
Thus, in accordance with the present invention, a separator is created that separates liquids from gases and / or vapors in a fluid stream formed by "passing" gases generated in an internal combustion engine. Using this separator, a significant portion of the fluids in the “flow” fluid stream is separated and collected. Only lighter hydrocarbons are sent back to the engine intake and re-fed with the air-fuel mixture. By reducing liquids that are re-fed into the induction system of the engine, engine performance improves. As indicated above, most of the fluid in the fluid stream is contaminated with crankcase oil, which does not burn during the combustion process. In addition, reducing re-supplied fluids reduces unwanted carbon deposits in the engine and can increase engine life. In addition, improved separation allows you to keep the fluid flow generated by the diesel engine and prevent it from passing directly into the environment through the “through pipe”.
The separator in accordance with the present invention contains a separation deflector having at least one spiral accelerator extending around the axis of the spiral between the first and second end. The spiral accelerator increases the fluid velocity of the fluid flow and directs these fluids from the axis of the spiral to the non-absorbent balls that at least partially surround the accelerator and which direct part of the fluid to the collection compartment in the separator.
The separator in accordance with another aspect of the present invention may include a special housing screen, also extending at least around the axis of the spiral to create increased separation of liquids from gases in the flow of the "flow" fluid.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the separator may use an outer casing sufficiently large to contain the amount of separated liquids formed by the flow of “fluid” between regular oil changes. The separator may also include a drain device designed to facilitate easy maintenance or discharge of collected fluids.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the separator may include a pressure relief valve to prevent damage to engine components due to backpressure in the system. As a result, a pressure relief valve can be installed at a nominal pressure designed to open at the first sign of back pressure.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the separator may comprise a deflector assembly comprising both a spiral accelerator and non-absorbent beads to allow easy removal of these elements for periodic cleaning.
The foregoing is partly understandable and partly will be described in more detail below by describing preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
1A is a prior art separator showing a conventional PCV system for a gasoline engine;
figv - diesel engine of the prior art with a "flow pipe";
figure 2 is a perspective view in front of a separator in accordance with the present invention;
figure 3 is a perspective view of only the casing of the separator tank shown in figure 2, with a different installation design and the design of the drain;
figure 4 is a front view in vertical section of the casing of the capacity of the separator shown in figure 3;
5 is a right side view in vertical section of the casing of the separator tank shown in figure 3;
6 is a left side view in vertical section of the casing of the separator tank shown in figure 3;
Fig.7 is a top view of the cage of the separator shown in Fig.3;
Fig. 8 is a sectional view of a separator in accordance with the present invention;
Fig.9 is a view in section in an enlarged scale of the node of the deflector shown in Fig;
figure 10 is a perspective view of a spiral accelerator, as shown in Fig;
11 is a view in section along the line 11-11 of figure 10;
Fig is a front view in vertical section of the accelerator shown in Fig;
Fig.13 is a view in section along the line 13-13 of Fig.9; and
Fig - diesel engine containing a separator in accordance with the present invention.
The drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not to limit it, while FIG. 1A shows a PCV system (forced crankcase ventilation system) for a gasoline engine together with a prior art separator used in conjunction with a PCV system. More specifically, a gasoline internal combustion engine GE is shown comprising a crankcase CC, an intake device I and at least one cylinder head CH. In operation, the intake device I supplies the air-fuel mixture through the IP pipe of the intake device to the cylinder head CH, which is sent to the combustion chamber CCN. Valve V controls the flow of the air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. Then the piston P compresses the fuel-air mixture, where a small part of it, when compressed, depending on the engine operating mode, passes by the piston P as the “passing” gases BG to the crankcase SS. Similarly, during combustion of the air-fuel mixture, a part of the exhaust gases also passes by the piston P as "passing" gases, thus passing into the crankcase SS. The result is a positive pressure in the crankcase SS, which should be relieved. However, hot gaseous products of combustion or "passing" gases that deviate from the piston rings and pass into the crankcase are homogenized with heavy crankcase oil as a result of the high-speed agitating action of the crankshaft and connecting rods.
Positive pressure in the crankcase creates a fluid flow FS, which contains crankcase oil passing through one of the many passages PW and entering the space between the valve cover VC and the cylinder head CH. This mode allows you to capture the flow of fluid in the valve cover. To reduce the environmental impact of the fluid flow, the PCV forced-ventilation system directs the fluid flow FS from the valve cover VC to the inlet IP pipe through the H1 hose. As a result, at least some of the gases and liquids in the fluid stream are burned during the combustion process in the engine. Because the fluid stream contains contaminated crater oils that are heavier than regular carbon deposits, deposits form on valves, spark plugs, and pistons. In addition, fuel injectors may become clogged or partially clogged, which impedes their operation. Part of the fluid stream that is generated during combustion is discharged as soot through the exhaust system as solid particles, thereby covering the catalytic converter and reducing its ability to work properly. Part of the particulate matter is emitted into the atmosphere. Essentially, engines become clogged with their own emissions, which adversely affect performance, engine life, and fuel consumption.
Prior art devices have been used to remove some material from the fluid stream FS by using the device (ref. 11) in a PCV system. As shown in FIG. 1A, hoses H2 and H3 replace hose H1 to allow fluid FS to flow through device 11. However, these devices do not remove a substantial portion of the fluid and cannot be used to form a closed PCV system in combination with a diesel engine.
As shown in FIG. 1B, a prior art diesel engine DE comprises a “through passage” pipe for relieving internal pressure in a crankcase. The diesel engine DE has at least one piston A with rings B and has at least one upper part which comprises rocker arms and valves C. Injectors direct fuel flow into each of the ignition cylinders. In operation, the intake device I supplies air to at least one cylinder at a time through the inlet openings E. The fuel is supplied to the cylinder by the injector F. The air-fuel mixture is then compressed under ultrahigh pressure, causing ignition. With such ignition and compression, small amounts of unburned fuel vapor pass past the piston rings and are displaced into the oil sump or oil pan D as “passing” gases, as described above. Similarly, after the combustion of the air-fuel mixture, part of the exhaust gases also pass by the piston rings as “pass-through” gases. As a result, positive pressure arises in the crankcase, which must be relieved. However, hot gaseous products of combustion or “passing” gases are homogenized with heavy crankcase oil as a result of the high-speed snapping action of the crankshaft and connecting rods. Moreover, this pressure must be relieved. As with the gasoline engine described above, a fluid stream is generated inside the engine and directed into the space between the valve cover and the top of the engine. However, due to liquids in the fluid stream, the fluid stream cannot be directed back to the induction system of the diesel engine. Instead, a fluid stream is discharged into the environment through a "flow" pipe G.
As shown in FIGS. 2-13, the separator 10 comprises an outer casing or container 12, a deflector assembly 14, and a cover 20. The outer casing 12 includes threaded portions 24 for screwing the cap assembly 20. The threaded portion 24 of the neck and the cap 20 may also use a quarter turn thread for easy removal or any other thread and / or retainer structure of the cap known in the art, including but not limited to locking the clamps. The cover 20 further comprises an inlet pipe 30 and an outlet pipe 32. As shown in FIG. 1A, the inlet pipe 30 may be connected to the hose H2, and the outlet pipe 32 may be connected to the hose H3 so that the fluid flow FS passes through the separator 10 after after it exits the VC cover of the engine valve, and before it enters the IP inlet pipe of the engine inlet. As for diesel engines, which will be described in more detail below, the inlet pipe 30 may be connected to a “through-pipe”, and the outlet pipe 32 may be connected to the hose fluidly to the induction system of the engine. The passage of the fluid flow FS through the separator 10 will also be described in more detail below. The cover 20 may further comprise a mounting flange or mounting bracket 40, which may be used alone or in combination with other mounting devices to secure the separator 10 to the vehicle surface, including, but not limited to, the surface inside the vehicle engine compartment, for example a heat-insulating partition . For easy attachment of the cover 20 to the surface, the fastening bracket may include through holes 42 and 44, which can be used in combination with self-tapping screws or other fastening means known in the art.
The container 12 has an upper part 50 and a lower part 52, the front part 54 and the rear part 56 extending between the upper part 50 and the lower part 52. The container 12 further comprises sides 60 and 62 and is shown in FIG. 4, with the sides 60 and 62 may include mounting flanges 70 and 72, respectively. As in the case of the cover, the mounting bracket 40, the mounting flanges 70 and 72 may include through holes 74 and 76, respectively, for fixing the separator 10 on the surface of the vehicle using self-tapping screws or other fixing means known in the art. The presence of both a mounting bracket 40, and flanges 70 and 72, provide easy attachment of the separator to a wide variety of surfaces.
As can be understood, the lid assembly and the container assembly may have numerous configurations without altering the spirit of the present invention. In this regard, the tank 12 can be arranged to be installed in a specific engine compartment of any vehicle or on the frame of the engine housing, or in the compartment, and can also be designed to contain a predetermined amount of liquid separated from the fluid flow. In addition, the container or housing may also contain stiffeners for hardening the tank while maintaining a given ratio of the weight of the tank to the weight of the lid. The lid 20 and / or container 12 may further comprise internal stiffeners and may be made of a material known in the art, including molded plastic, such as high temperature composite molded plastic, and metals.
The container 12 may further comprise a drain outlet 80, which should be located close to the bottom of the container for draining liquids collected from the fluid stream. It should be noted that containers 12 that contain a drain assembly can preferably be fixed in place, while containers that do not contain a drain assembly are preferably removable in which only the lid is attached. In addition, the drain outlet 80 may in fact be located anywhere on the container assembly, including horizontal passage from one side, front or rear side of the container 12, for example, from side 62, which is shown in FIG. 2 as 80a. The drain outlet may also extend downward from the bottom 52, as shown in FIG. 8, as 80b. The separator 10 may further comprise any valve (not shown) known in the art for opening and closing the drain outlet 80. It should also be noted that the drain hole and / or drain valve can be located on the tank or arranged to fit any manufacturers design. and may have a drain system, made depending on the need or when space is required. In addition, the drain outlet 80 may also be fluidly coupled to another container assembly (not shown) and / or a hose (also not shown) so that liquids can be drained from the separator to a location remote from the separator. For example, the separator 10 may include a hose (not shown) connected to an outlet 80, which extends towards the oil drain pan of the vehicle, the valve being located near the oil drain pan of the vehicle to provide convenient access to the drain. With this particular design, the contaminants collected in the separator can be drained into the same container with used oil from the crankcase. In addition, any known valve and / or hose assembly can be used to provide a more convenient discharge of contaminated liquid from the separator 10. A check valve can also be used to provide easy drainage and cleaning of the separator.
The deflector assembly 14 is suspended in the outer casing 12 so that the lower end surface 90 of the deflector assembly is spaced from the lower part 52 of the container 12. For example, the deflector assembly 14 may be threaded to the lid assembly 20 so that the deflector assembly 14 is suspended and / or supported by its engagement with the cover assembly 20. However, other fasteners known in the art may be used. To ensure easy cleaning of the separator, the deflector assembly 14 may be dimensioned so that it can pass through the upper opening 82 for removal and cleaning. More specifically, it is shown that the upper hole 82 is a circular hole and the deflector assembly 14 is cylindrical with a lower part 90, a cylindrical side wall 92 and a circular upper part 94. The diameter of the lower part 90, the side wall 92 and the upper part 94 are smaller than the diameter of the upper hole 82, thus, the passage of the deflector assembly through the hole is ensured. However, it should be noted that other configurations may be used in conjunction with the deflector assembly 14 and / or hole 82.
In operation, the fluid stream FS passes into the separator 10 through the inlet pipe 30 of the cover 20 and is directed to the deflector assembly 14 via a fluid channel 100 that can be molded into the cover 20 or any other type of fluid channel known in the art . When the fluid stream reaches the node 14, it enters the hole 102 in the upper part 94 of the node 14 and is directed to the first separation chamber 104. The first separation chamber 104 may be cylindrical and extend between the upper part 94 and the lower part 90. The first separation chamber 104 comprises a separation deflector 110, which may have one or more spiral accelerators 112 that extend around the axis 114 of the accelerator. Unit 110 is shown to comprise two spiral accelerators 112a and 112b. However, it should be understood that although two accelerators are shown, more or less accelerators can be used without altering the nature of the present invention.
When the fluid flow FS passes through the first separation chamber 104, it comes into contact with the surfaces 120a and 120b of the spiral accelerators 112a and 112b, respectively, causing the fluid flow to rotate in a spiral around the axis 114 and rush outward from the axis 114 into the second separation chamber 124 The first dividing chamber 104 and the second dividing chamber 124 can be separated by a mesh partition 126, which will be described in more detail below. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 10-12, the deflector 110 comprises a central shaft 130 substantially coaxial with the axis 114, with an outer cylindrical surface 132. The accelerators 112a and 112b extend outward from the surface 132 and include upwardly deflecting surfaces 120a and 120b, respectively, described above and facing down surfaces 134a and 134b. Surfaces 120a and 120b extend from the edges 140a and 140b of the base, respectively, to the outer edges 142a and 142b. Similarly, surfaces 134a and 134b also extend between the rod 130 and the outer edges 142a and 142b. In addition, the outer edges 142a and 142b may engage the shield 126 to maintain the position of the deflector 110 in the chamber 104. Accelerators 112a and 112b may also include accelerators 120a and 120b with arched surfaces, respectively. In this regard, although the surfaces 120a and 120b are curved based on their spiral arrangement around the rod 130, they can also be curved from the edges 140a and 140b of the base to the outer edges 142a and 142b, respectively.
A fluid stream is trapped between surfaces 120a, 120b, 132, 134a, 134b and the inlet of the second separation chamber 124, i.e., the shield 126 (if used), thereby causing the fluid stream to enter the chamber 124 as it passes through the first chamber 104. Forcing the flow of fluid through a scroll accelerator increases the flow rate of the fluid and cools the fluid flow before it enters the second chamber 124. In addition, the spiral rotation of the fluid flow when passing through the spiral accelerators viewers 112a and 112b cause a separation process as a result of exposure to liquids other than light hydrocarbons. In addition, fluid flow is forced through screen 126 at an increased speed, which also produces a separating effect. Then, the separation process takes place in the second separation chamber 124, which also extends between the lower end surface 90 and the upper end surface 94, in which the separated liquids 150 are directed downward to the collection compartment 152 in the housing 12. As indicated above, the separation unit is sufficiently far from the lower part 52 to contain a given amount of separated liquid in the housing 12, so as not to affect the operation of the node 14.
The second chamber 124 contains non-absorbent or absorbent beads 160, which contribute to the completion of the separation process. In this regard, as the fluid flow into the chamber 124, its speed increases as a result of spiral rotation caused by the accelerator 112. Then, the fluid flow collides with the balls 160 and, under the influence of its weight, is directed down to the collection compartment 152. The balls 160 can be silica gel balls or other absorbent or non-absorbent beads known in the art. The balls 160 are held in the chamber 124 by means of a baffle 126, which may be a screen and an outer baffle 162, which may also be a screen in addition to the lower part 90 and the upper part 94 of the assembly. The volume of balls 160 used in chamber 124 is a function of several factors, including an internal combustion engine that uses a separator 10, as well as vehicle operating conditions and / or chamber size.
As the fluid flows through the chambers, the separated liquid 150 is sent down to the collection compartment 152, and light hydrocarbons and other gases 170 rise up and out of the separator under the action of the vacuum created in the engine air intake system. Vacuum relieves or balances the pressure created by the "passing" gases in the engine. The gas stream 170 exits the housing 12 as a result of passing through the fluid channel 172 in the cap assembly 20 and exits the separator 10 through the outlet pipe 32. Then, the gas stream 170 is directed to the induction pipe IP through the H3 hose. When the gas stream enters the induction system of the internal combustion engine, it is sent to the combustion chamber and mixed with fresh fuel and air, and the hydrocarbons in stream 170 become an amplifier for the fuel mixture. Since a larger percentage of the liquid (mainly contaminated crankcase oil) is removed from the fluid stream, the flow of gas stream 170 into the induction system of the engine can be effective for burning the fuel-air mixture, and not just a means for burning out the fluid stream formed by the “pass-through” gases. In this regard, the "passing" gases that are separated from the contaminated oil are an amplifier that better contributes to a more complete combustion during combustion. In addition, when the separated “passing” gases reach the compression chamber, they already have an engine temperature at which a better mixture is formed and more complete combustion is ensured.
As shown in FIG. 14, the separator 10 is connected to a diesel engine DE. More specifically, as indicated above, the diesel engine DE comprises an inlet device I that directs the air flow into the compression chamber of the diesel engine through the air inlets E. This particular diesel engine is a turbocharged engine containing a turbocharger K, which is known in the art and which is in fluid communication with the induction system I through the inlet pipe M. The inlet pipe G is connected to the inlet pipe via an H2 hose. Exhaust gases 170 are directed into the supply pipe M through a hose H3 connected between the output connector 32 and the fitting Z in the supply pipe M. During operation, the air passes through the turbocharger K and is directed into the combustion chamber through the intake system I. In the combustion chamber, air is mixed with the fuel mixture which is compressed and ignited to start the engine. The flow gases that pass through the piston rings B and enter the crankcase are directed to the cylinder head and exit the engine to the flow pipe G. However, since the flow pipe G is in fluid communication with the inlet 30, a fluid stream exiting from the engine, it is sent to the separator 10 and passes through the separator, so that the liquids in the fluid stream are collected and contained in the tank 12, while the lighter hydrocarbons exit the separator 10 through the outlet 32. These are lighter hydrocarbons pass through the H3 hose and are sent to the supply pipe M, through which they are re-fed into the diesel engine DE through induction systems. Although separation systems of the prior art cannot be used in combination with a diesel engine, the separator 10 removes a sufficient amount of fluids contained in the fluid stream to use a closed system with a diesel engine. In addition, as indicated above, such a large amount of fluids is removed from the fluid stream that hydrocarbons recycled to the engine actually increase efficiency and reduce unwanted carbon deposits in the engine, thereby increasing power, fuel economy and engine life.
The present invention is intended to provide the numerous advantages of an internal combustion engine. In this regard, the use of a separator in accordance with the present invention improves engine performance by efficiently burning lighter hydrocarbons that pass near the piston ring during compression and the exhaust cycle, which improves fuel economy and engine efficiency. However, a more significant advantage of the separator in accordance with the present invention relates to the ability to create a closed-loop system for the passing gases of a diesel engine, thereby reducing the amount of pollutants discharged by the diesel engine.
Although great importance has been given to the preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated and described herein, it is understood that other embodiments can be made and many changes are possible in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the present invention. It is intended to include all such modifications and changes insofar as they are included in the scope of the attached claims and their equivalents.
1. A separator for separating liquids from a fluid stream generated by the passing gases generated in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine, the fluid stream including both gases and liquids, and said separator comprises an inlet in fluid communication with an engine for receiving a fluid stream and an outlet in fluid communication with the engine for returning a gas stream to the engine, a fluid channel connecting the inlet to the outlet, a boron vessel in fluid communication with the fluid channel, a first separation chamber into which the fluid stream enters, a spiral fluid flow accelerator located in the fluid channel, and a second separation chamber into which the flow from the accelerator rushes .
2. The separator according to claim 1, in which the spiral accelerator comprises a spiral passage for the fluid, formed by at least one elongated spiral element passing around the axis of the spiral between the first and second ends, and the fluid flow enters the passage near the first end and goes to the second, accelerating radially outward from the axis.
3. The separator according to claim 2, in which the spiral passage is formed by two elongated spiral elements passing around the axis of the spiral.
4. The separator according to claim 1, in which the second separation chamber contains non-absorbent or absorbent balls.
5. The separator according to claim 1, containing a mesh screen separating the first and second separation chambers.
6. The separator according to claim 1, in which the spiral accelerator of the fluid flow and non-absorbent balls in the chamber form an easily removable unit for periodic cleaning.
7. A separator for separating liquids from a fluid stream generated by the passing gases generated in the crankcase of an internal combustion engine, the fluid stream including both gases and liquids, and said separator comprises an inlet in fluid communication with an engine for receiving a fluid stream and an outlet in fluid communication with the engine for returning a gas stream to the engine, a fluid channel connecting the inlet to the outlet, a boron vessel in fluid communication with the fluid channel, a spiral passage for fluid flow in the fluid channel, the passage being formed by at least one elongated spiral element extending around the axis of the spiral between the first and second ends, and further comprises an outer hole at least formed by at least one spiral element, and the fluid flow enters the spiral passage near the first end and is directed to the second end and is accelerated by to the radius outside the axis and passes through the outer hole.
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