Engine oil loss is a serious problem in today's engine development. The downsizing of engines with simultaneous turbocharging, the reduction in piston thickness in combination with increased cylinder pressure lead to engine oil loss. To minimize this oil loss, you need to know something about the engine conditions in which it occurs.
A device for real-time measurements is essential to obtain time-resolved oil consumption profiles, especially for engine operation in transitional areas. The V&F LubeSense has been specially developed for this task. In combination with the V&F GasOxidizer, oil consumption quantities can now be determined online using the SO2 tracer method.
