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    Dry sump - Wikipedia

    Schematic diagram of a basic dry-sump engine lubrication system. The oil collects in sump (1), is withdrawn continuously by scavenge pump (2) and travels to the oil tank (3), where gases entrained in the oil separate and the oil cools. See more

    A dry-sump system is a method to manage the lubricating motor oil in four-stroke and large two-stroke piston driven internal combustion engines. The dry-sump system uses two or more oil pumps and a separate oil … See more

    Engines are both lubricated and cooled by oil that circulates throughout the engine, feeding various bearings and other moving parts and then … See more

    Dry-sump engines have several disadvantages compared to wet-sump engines, including;
    • Dry-sump systems add cost, complexity, and weight. See more

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    A dry-sump system offers many advantages over a wet-sump. The primary advantages include:
    • Prevention of the engine experiencing oil starvation during high See more

    Dry-sumps are common on larger diesel engines such as those used for ship propulsion, largely due to increased reliability and serviceability. They are also commonly used in racing cars and aerobatic aircraft, due to problems with g-forces See more

     
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