Closed crankcase ventilation system

A method for closed crankcase ventilation, comprising:

• providing a flow path to vent crankcase emissions from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine;
• regulating flow of crankcase emissions and controlling pressure within the crankcase by a prioritizing device;
• using a compressor to enhance the flow of crankcase emissions through the flow path;
• compressing air and crankcase emissions from the crankcase;
• treating the compressed air and crankcase emissions to remove entrained oil;
• introducing a first portion of the treated air and crankcase emissions into one of an exhaust system for the engine and an air intake system for the engine;
• and
• utilizing a second portion of the treated air and crankcase emissions to operate at least one component utilizing compressed air for its operation.

A machine, comprising:

• a chassis;
• an engine mounted to the chassis and having a crankcase;
• at least one component associated with the machine and configured to utilize compressed air for its operation;
• a flow path configured to enable crankcase emissions to flow from the crankcase of the engine;
• a prioritizing device configured to regulate the flow of crankcase emissions and control pressure within the crankcase;
• a compressor configured to enhance the flow of crankcase emissions from the crankcase and compress air and crankcase emissions;
• a treatment element downstream of the compressor configured to treat air and crankcase emissions to remove oil;
• a first conduit downstream of the treatment element configured to introduce a first portion of the treated air and crankcase emissions into one of an exhaust system for the engine and an air intake system for the engine;
• and
• a second conduit downstream of the treatment element and configured to introduce a second portion of the treated air and crankcase emissions into a system for operating the at least one component.