Crankcase ventilation

DRIVE November 2, 2005
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The present invention relates to a combustion engine (31) for a vehicle, comprising a compressor (39) to which charged air is to be supplied for supercharging, wherein the engine is provided with a device (51) for venting exhaust gases from the crankcase of the engine to the compressor (39), which device comprises a throttle element (53) for securing a desired pressure level in the crankcase. The invention is characterised in that the throttle element (53) is arranged in thermal cooperation with the compressor (39).

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