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Water reduction mechanism for an internal combustion engine

  • US 8,104,449 B2
  • Filed: 05/19/2008
  • Issued: 01/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for an engine comprising:

  • an engine block having a cylinder;

    an oil delivery system coupled to the engine block including an oil reservoir enclosing an oil emulsion, the oil delivery system providing lubricating oil to the cylinder;

    a heat adjustment mechanism coupled to the engine; and

    a controller configured to adjust heat delivered to the engine, via the heat adjustment mechanism, in response to a water indication in the oil emulsion.

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