A method of operating a relief valve assembly for an oil pump includes unblocking a first bypass inlet passage and blocking a first bypass outlet passage, a second bypass inlet passage, and a second bypass outlet passage with a plunger, introducing oil to the relief valve assembly, moving the plunger in a downward direction by a first displacement to unblock the first bypass outlet passage, starting a first bypass of the oil, moving the plunger in the downward direction by a second displacement to block the first bypass inlet passage and unblock the second bypass inlet passage, terminating the first bypass of the oil, moving the plunger in the downward direction by a third displacement to unblock the second bypass outlet passage, and starting a second bypass of the oil.

A solenoid valve device with a pressure-responsive slide mechanism, including: a body including at least three channels for flow of a liquid; a slide that can be moved in the body by a pressurised fluid, between a position with fluid communication between a first and a second channel among the three flow channels, and a position with fluid communication between the second channel and the third channel; a selector for selecting an activation threshold for movement of the slide, among at least one first and at least one second pressure threshold; and a regulator for regulating at least the activation thresholds of the slide.

The invention relates to an oil system (7) comprising a pump arrangement (11); a first gallery (13) for providing oil to a first engine site (14); a second gallery (15) for providing oil to a second engine site (16); a second gallery flow control device (25) for controlling flow of oil from the pump arrangement (11) to the second gallery (15); control circuitry (5); a first pressure sensor (27) for sensing the oil pressure in the first gallery (13); and a second pressure sensor (29) for sensing the oil pressure in the second gallery (15). The oil system (7) is controllable between: a first state in which the control circuitry (5) controls the second gallery flow control device (25) to an open state, and controls an oil pressure in the second gallery (15) by controlling the pump arrangement (11); and a second state in which the control circuitry (5) controls an oil pressure in the first gallery (13) by controlling the pump arrangement (11), and controls the oil pressure in the second gallery (15) by controlling the second gallery flow control device (25).

An apparatus and a method are provided for an oil filter-leak pressure-test station. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station comprises an air pump, a pressure gauge, a vent valve, an overflow reservoir, and a manifold configured to receive an oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is configured to apply a desired internal air pressure to an oil filter for observing the oil filter assembly for any potential leaks, such as along a seal ring, rolled seam or a nut-end. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is also configured to be mounted in a vise or similar mechanical attachment for observation to determine the extent or existence of any leak in the oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station may also be submerged in water using a submersion reservoir, so as to determine the existence and location of any leaks.

An apparatus and a method are provided for an oil filter-leak pressure-test station. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station comprises an air pump, a pressure gauge, a vent valve, an overflow reservoir, and a manifold configured to receive an oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is configured to apply a desired internal air pressure to an oil filter for observing the oil filter assembly for any potential leaks, such as along a seal ring, rolled seam or a nut-end. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is also configured to be mounted in a vise or similar mechanical attachment for observation to determine the extent or existence of any leak in the oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station may also be submerged in water using a submersion reservoir, so as to determine the existence and location of any leaks.

A fluid system for a wind turbine, which is particularly beneficial when the wind turbine is operating at low power, such as during idling operational mode. Fluid accumulates in a fluid storage device before being released intermittently, for example by fluid bursts or pulses, to one or more consumer units, including but not limited to bearings. The fluid system advantageously enables fluid, such as lubricant, to be sufficiently distributed to the one or more consuming units even if the pump used to supply fluid to the consuming units is operating at low power.

A fluid system for a wind turbine, which is particularly beneficial when the wind turbine is operating at low power, such as during idling operational mode. Fluid accumulates in a fluid storage device before being released intermittently, for example by fluid bursts or pulses, to one or more consumer units, including but not limited to bearings. The fluid system advantageously enables fluid, such as lubricant, to be sufficiently distributed to the one or more consuming units even if the pump used to supply fluid to the consuming units is operating at low power.

An internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle includes a crankcase ventilation device for removing blow-by gas from a crankcase, a pressure sensor being provided for measuring the gas pressure in said crankcase, and a control unit connected to and in communication with the crankcase ventilation device being configured and/or programmed to run a tightness test for said crankcase ventilation device when the internal combustion engine is switched off.

An internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle includes a crankcase ventilation device for removing blow-by gas from a crankcase, a pressure sensor being provided for measuring the gas pressure in said crankcase, and a control unit connected to and in communication with the crankcase ventilation device being configured and/or programmed to run a tightness test for said crankcase ventilation device when the internal combustion engine is switched off.

A method of operating a relief valve assembly for an oil pump includes unblocking a first bypass inlet passage and blocking a first bypass outlet passage, a second bypass inlet passage, and a second bypass outlet passage with a plunger, introducing oil to the relief valve assembly, moving the plunger in a downward direction by a first displacement to unblock the first bypass outlet passage, starting a first bypass of the oil, moving the plunger in the downward direction by a second displacement to block the first bypass inlet passage and unblock the second bypass inlet passage, terminating the first bypass of the oil, moving the plunger in the downward direction by a third displacement to unblock the second bypass outlet passage, and starting a second bypass of the oil.