СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ИНТЕРВАЛА МЕЖДУ ЗАМЕНАМИ СМАЗОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Предлагаемое изобретение относится к машиностроению, в частности к системе и способу для определения пригодности к применению смазочных материалов и времени, когда необходимо заменять смазочные материалы. Система на основе процессора для прогнозирования интервала между заменами смазочного материала в двигателе на основании множества значений аналитического параметра, измеряемых во множестве образцов использованного моторного смазочного материала, отобранного из двигателя в течение периода времени, содержит первый вход, который принимает множество значений аналитических параметров и множество статистических значений аналитических параметров для двигателя. Эти параметры указывают на одну или более характеристик использованного смазочного материала. Также через первый вход происходит сохранение значений аналитических параметров и статистических значений аналитических параметров в памяти процессора. Второй вход принимает пороговое значение аналитического параметра для использованного смазочного ...

СПОСОБ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ДИАГНОСТИРОВАНИЯ СЕПАРАТОРА

Изобретение может быть использовано при диагностировании сепараторов, предназначенных для отделения масла, присутствующего в газах, прорывающихся в картер двигателя внутреннего сгорания. Картер содержит датчик давления и сообщается с сепаратором с возможностью передачи текучей среды. Способ функционального диагностирования сепаратора для отделения масла от газов, прорывающихся в картер двигателя внутреннего сгорания, включает следующие шаги. Получают первый выходной сигнал датчика давления в картере в первой временной рабочей точке или интервале. Сравнивают первый выходной сигнал датчика давления в картере с по меньшей мере одной опорной величиной или сигналом, на основе результатов которого обеспечивается функциональное диагностирование сепаратора. Раскрыт вариант способа функционального диагностирования сепаратора. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении функционального диагностирования сепаратора без использования дополнительных датчиков или сложных алгоритмов. 2 н. и 21 з.п.

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ КРИТИЧЕСКОЙ ЗАГРЯЗНЕННОСТИ МАСЛЯНОГО ФИЛЬТРА С ОСНОВНЫМ ФИЛЬТРУЮЩИМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ И ФИЛЬТРУЮЩИМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ ПЕРЕПУСКНОГО КЛАПАНА

Изобретение относится к автомобилестроению. Способ контроля критической загрязненности масляного фильтра с основным фильтрующим элементом и фильтрующим элементом перепускного клапана включает установку фильтра на двигатель с последующей передачей информации при работающем двигателе о наличии/отсутствии давления в маслосистеме в салон автомобиля в виде визуального сигнала, согласно изобретению при критическом загрязнении масляного фильтра в салоне автомобиля с помощью датчика срабатывает звуковой и/или визуальный сигнал с последующим или одновременным переключением подачи масла в двигатель через аварийный канал маслоснабжения. Изобретение обеспечивает оперативное решение вопроса при критическом загрязнении масляного фильтра в автономном режиме, не взирая на психофизическое состояние водителя автомобиля, и позволит предотвратить выход двигателя из строя, например, по халатности водителя, упредить его поломку, решить вопрос безопасности управления автомобилем.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЦЕНКИ СОСТОЯНИЯ МОТОРНОГО МАСЛА В ДВИГАТЕЛЕ ВНУТРЕННЕГО СГОРАНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области измерительной техники и может быть использовано для контроля загрязнения масла двигателя внутреннего сгорания (ДВС). Устройство для оценки состояния моторного масла в двигателе внутреннего сгорания содержит датчик температуры моторного масла, устройство графического вывода данных, корпус, в котором установлены перистальтический насос с первым управляемым краном, динамический вискозиметр, датчики кислорода и наличия воды, щелевой пробоотборник, взаимодействующий с насосом, и одноплатный компьютер. Выходы датчика температуры моторного масла, динамического вискозиметра, датчика кислорода, датчика наличия вод соединены с первым, вторым, третьим и четвертым входом одноплатного компьютера соответственно, первый и второй выходы которого соединены с управляющим входом первого управляемого крана и входом устройства графического вывода данных соответственно. Дополнительно введены пьезосенсор, смонтированный в корпус, выполненный в виде полой трубки, один конец которой ...

Устройство для оперативного контроля качества трансмиссионного масла

Изобретение относится к области измерительной техники, в частности к устройствам и способам выявления примесей в трансмиссионном масле и определения степени его загрязненности. Предложено устройство для оперативного контроля качества трансмиссионного масла, содержащее пластину из диэлектрического материала, на которой расположен датчик 1, чувствительный элемент которого выполнен в виде планарной катушки Теслы, подключенный либо к измерителю индуктивности 2 в лабораторных условиях, либо к преобразователю в полевых, при этом устройство устанавливается непосредственно в механизм трансмиссии для оперативного контроля состояния трансмиссионного масла. Изобретение позволяет оперативно контролировать состояние трансмиссионного масла в коробках передач, ведущих мостах транспортных машин и редукторов подъемных машин и вспомогательных механизмов. 1 ил.

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ КАЧЕСТВА СМАЗОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ДИЗЕЛЬНОГО ДВИГАТЕЛЯ

... 1. Способ контроля качества смазочного масла двигателя, согласно которому: ! - определяют первую (Zd) и вторую (Zp) зону работы двигателя, соответствующие первому повышенному риску разбавления масла топливом и второму повышенному риску присутствия углеродных частиц в масле соответственно, ! - выбирают эталонное расстояние Dref, !- рассчитывают на этом эталонном расстоянии, скорректированном с пройденным, процентное отношение расстояния, пройденного в первой и/или второй зоне, причем это процентное отношение сравнивают с первым (Cd) и вторым (Ср) уровнями критичности, ассоциированным с первым и вторым рисками; ! - выдают тревожный сигнал, когда, по меньшей мере, один из этих уровней критичности проходит порог тревоги, соответствующий рассматриваемому риску. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что зоны критичности (Zd) и (Zp) определены в зависимости от крутящего момента (С) двигателя и его режима (N). ! 3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что зоны критичности (Zd) и (Zp) определены в зависимости ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

Предохранительное приспособление для двигателей внутреннего горения с электрическим зажиганием

Устройство для замера расхода масла в двигателе внутреннего сгорания

Установка для исследования масляной пленки в цилиндре двигателя внутреннего сгорания

Устройство для регистрации металлических включений в масляной системе

Устройство для контроля системы смазки холодильного компрессора

Устройство для предотвращения воспламенения (взрыва) масляных паров в ресивере двухтактного двигателя

Устройство для выключения двигателя внутреннего сгорания

Verfahren zur Beurteilung des Verschleißes von Motoröl

Disclosed is a method for determining motor oil wear, wherein the viscosity of the motor oil is measured by a sensor and the duration of the oil changing interval is determined in an evaluation unit with a display. According to the invention, a temperature sensor is associated with the oil viscosity measurement sensor in order to determine the oil temperature. The viscosity and temperature of the oil are measured in the cooling phase of the engine once it has been turned off.

Oil service interval indication system for vehicle ic engine - allows full service interval to be extended by replacement of calculated quantity of used oil

The oil service indication system uses direct or indirect monitoring of operating parameters dependent on the oil quality with the oil service interval continuously calculated in dependence on the evaluated parameters, using a processing and control device (5). The calculated oil service interval is compared with a given engine service interval, to provide a regenerating signal (9) dependent on their difference when the oil service interval occurs before the engine service interval, allowing a defined quantity of the used oil to be removed and replaced by new oil via an automatic process, or by providing a corresponding indication for th mechanic. ADVANTAGE - Allows interval between full oil services to be extended.

Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Schmiermittelverdünnung in einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Verdünnung eines Schmiermittels einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine (10), bei welchem wenigstens ein die Verdünnung charakterisierender Verdünnungswert anhand eines Modells in Abhängigkeit von einem Kraftstoffeintrag in das Schmiermittel ermittelt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Verdünnungswert anhand des Modell in Abhängigkeit von einem Kraftstoffaustrag aus Schmiermittel ermittelt wird.

VERFAHREN ZUR BEURTEILUNG DES VERSCHLEISSES VON MOTORÖL UNTER BERÜCKSICHTIGUNG EINER FRISCHÖLNACHFÜLLUNG

Entlüftungseinrichtung für eine Verbrennungskraftmaschine, insbesondere eines Kraftwagens

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Entlüftungseinrichtung (10) für eine Verbrennungskraftmaschine, mit wenigstens einer Entlüftungsleitung (12) zum Abführen eines Gases aus wenigstens einer der Verbrennungskraftmaschine zugeordneten Komponente, mit wenigstens einer fluidisch mit der Entlüftungsleitung (12) verbundenen Gegenleitung(14), in welche das Gas aus der Entlüftungsleitung (12) einleitbar ist, und mit wenigstens einer Diagnoseleitung (18), mittels welcher eine Leckage der Entlüftungsleitung (12) erfassbar ist, wobei die Diagnoseleitung (18) separat von der Entlüftungsleitung (12) ausgebildet, reversibel lösbar mit der Entlüftungsleitung (12) verbunden und an wenigstens einer Stelle (S) unabhängig von der Entlüftungsleitung (12) an der Gegenleitung (14) befestigt ist.

Schmierstoffanalyseeinrichtung für eine Turbomaschine

Verschiedene Ausführungsformen der Erfindung enthalten eine Vorrichtung zur Überwachung eines Schmieröls in einem Ölvorratsbehälter einer Turbomaschine, wobei die Vorrichtung aufweist: ein Gehäuseteil, das enthält: ein Gehäuse; eine Grundplatte und einen Rückwandträger, der mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist; eine Öleinlassleitung, die sich durch die Grundplatte erstreckt, wobei die Öleinlassleitung zur strömungsmäßigen Verbindung mit dem Ölvorratsbehälter der Turbomaschine vorgesehen ist; eine Pumpe, die mit der Öleinlassleitung strömungsmäßig verbunden ist; eine Pumpe, die mit der Öleinlassleitung strömungsmäßig verbunden ist; eine Ölanalyseeinrichtung, die mit der Pumpe strömungsmäßig verbunden ist; und eine Ablassleitung, die mit der Ölanalyseeinrichtung strömungsmäßig verbunden ist und sich durch die Grundplatte erstreckt; und eine Halterung, die mit dem Gehäuseteil verbunden ist, wobei die Halterung zur Verbindung mit dem Ölvorratsbehälter der Turbomaschine vorgesehen ist.

Verfahren zum Bestimmen der Viskosität einer Betriebsflüssigkeit einer Brennkraftmaschine

Öldruck-Diagnosesystem und -verfahren für ein Hybrid-Elektrofahrzeug

Diagnosesystem für eine Niedrig-Öldruck-Anzeige (64) in einem Hybrid-Elektrofahrzeug, aufweisend: einen Antrieb mit einem Verbrennungsmotor (24) und einem Elektro-Antriebsmotor (38); einen mit dem Verbrennungsmotor (24) mechanisch gekuppelten Öldruck-Sensor (62); einen mit dem Verbrennungsmotor (24) mechanisch gekuppelten Drehzahl-Sensor (68); einen mit dem Öldruck-Sensor (62) und dem Drehzahl-Sensor (68) gekoppelten Steuerschaltkreis (70); eine mit dem Steuerschaltkreis (70) elektrisch gekoppelte Niedrig-Öldruck-Anzeige (64); eine Modus-Auswahlvorrichtung (60) mit Modi für AUS und FAHREN/START, wobei der Steuerschaltkreis (70) eingerichtet ist, die Aktivierung der Niedrig-Öldruck-Anzeige (64) zu verhindern, wenn sich die Modus-Auswahlvorrichtung (60) im FAHREN/START-Modus befindet und der Verbrennungsmotor (24) nicht läuft, und...

Filterverstopfungsdetektionssystem

Ein Filterverstopfungsdetektionssystem umfasst ein Ventil, welches in einem Hohlraum untergebracht ist, der Folgendes definiert: einen Anfangseinlass zum Aufnehmen von Fluid mit einem Einlassdruck, bevor das Fluid in einen Filter eintritt, einen Endeinlass zum Aufnehmen von Fluid mit einem Auslassdruck, nachdem das Fluid wieder aus dem Filter ausgetreten ist, und einen Schalterdurchlass, um Fluid zu einem Schalter zu leiten, um den Schalter zu aktivieren. Der Einlassdruck belastet das Ventil in eine erste Richtung vor und der Auslassdruck belastet das Ventil in eine zweite Richtung vor, die im Wesentlichen der ersten Richtung entgegengesetzt ist. Das Ventil ist von einer ersten Stellung in eine zweite Stellung verstellbar, um den Schalterdurchlass nicht zu blockieren, wodurch es ermöglicht wird, dass der Schalter aktiviert wird, wenn der Einlassdruck größer ist als der Auslassdruck. Eine Feder belastet das Ventil vorzugsweise in die zweite Richtung vor, so dass der Einlassdruck um zumindest ...

A transparent filter that can pressurize lubricant before the internal combustion engine starts

Engine lubrication system & diversion means thereof

A lubrication system 10 for an engine, an a method of operating such a system, comprises a lubricant sump 11, an electrically driven pump 12 which pumps lubricant along a feed line 13 to lubrication positions within the engine, and a lubricant conditioner 15 and whereby pump 12 and a diverter valve 18 are controlled by a system controller 16 so as to selectively divert at least a portion of the lubricant from the feed line 13 to the conditioner 15. Likewise, diverter valve 18 is able to divert lubricant in the feed line 13 to a different outlet. A diverter valve (see fig 2) and a lubricant sump including mounting means for an electric pump and a conditioner are also disclosed.

Device for detecting a fuel leak in an oil-fuel heat exchanger mounted in an engine lubrication circuit.

A device is disclosed for detecting a fuel leak in an oil-fuel heat exchanger (6) mounted in a circuit for the lubrication of engine parts disposed in an enclosure (7) subjected to a reference pressure (P1). The circuit includes an oil tank (1), a feed pump (2), a recovery pump (4), and a pressure balancing duct (13) inter-connecting the tank (1) and the enclosure (7), and the leak detection device comprises a pressure drop generator (16), such as a cavitation venturi (Fig 3), installed in the pressure balancing duct (13) and intended to bring about an excess pressure in the tank (i) in the event of an increase in the volume of the liquid stored therein as a result of a fuel leak in the heat exchanger (6), and means (14) for measuring the internal pressure (P2) in the tank (1). Applied to lubrication system for jet engine bearings. ...

Aeration sensing device

Engine lubrication system

Method for the estimation of oil viscosity in an internal combustion engine

Method and device for detecting the entry of fuel into the lubricating oil of an internal combustion engine

A method and system for determining an oil change interval

A method and system 400 for determining an oil change interval for a motor vehicle determines the oil quality 406 within the oil system (2 Fig. 2) as a function of the vehicle engine torque, and then determines 408 if an oil change interval has been reached. The oil quality may also be determined as a function of oil temperature, a ratio of engine torque to peak engine torque, a concentration of an additive within the oil, a distance travelled or operating hours of the vehicle 402, 404 or as a function of the number of revolutions of the engine. In all cases, a user may be alerted when the oil change interval is reached. The system has a controller 410 which has one or more modules, together known as ‘an oil-life monitor’ (200 Fig 2), which together determine the oil quality and determine if the oil change interval has been reached, and may provide alerts to a user. The system may also alert the user if the oil quantity within the engine (1 Fig. 2) is below a threshold quantity. The arrangement ...

MAGNET TAP WITH EARLY WARNING FUNCTION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE REAL TIME MEASUREMENT OF THE OIL CONSUMPTION OF AN ENGINE OIL SEPARATION SYSTEM USING RADIOACTIVE TRACERS

PROCEDURE FOR ESTIMATION OF THE OIL REMAINDER LIFE SPAN OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE

MECHANISM FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE LUBRICATING OIL CONDITIONS WITH SOUND-ABSORBING FULLTOTALLY ENCLOSED INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION OF LUBRICANT IN THE FUEL OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE FOR THE CRANK CASE EXHAUST AT AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.

ARRANGEMENT FOR MEASURING THE QUANTITY ALTERATION OF A LIQUID, IN PARTICULAR OIL IN AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.

LUBRICATION ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.

PROCEDURE AND MECHANISM FOR THE MONITORING OF SLIDING BEARINGS OF A LIFTING CYLINDER MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A COMBUSTION ENGINE

DEVICE FOR THE MONITORING OF A LUBRICATION SYSTEM

MODIFICATION OF LUBRICANT PROPERTIES IN AN OPERATING ALL LOSS LUBRICATING SYSTEM

Lubrication system monitor

Maintenance alert system for heavy-duty trucks

Method and device for monitoring plain bearings of a reciprocating piston machine, especially an internal combustion engine

OIL INJECTION WARNING SYSTEM

NO OIL WARNING CIRCUIT

METHOD FOR ON-LINE FUEL-DILUTION MONITORING OF ENGINE LUBRICANT

A method for determining a fuel-dilution condition of a lubricant used in transportation and industrial equipment. The method uses apparatus that applies a high frequency and optionally a low frequency oscillating signal to electrodes immersed in the fluid and quantifies fluid response to the signals. Apparatus can further include means to control the lubricant temperature, or a temperature sensor to monitor the lubricant temperature at the electrodes. The method monitors response of the lubricant to the applied electrical signals and determines ratios of lubricant properties. The high-frequency lubricant property ratio or change of high frequency lubricant property as a function of a lubricant use-measure is compared to a predicted ratio based on lubricant use and an estimate of the lubricant's fuel dilution determined. The optional low-frequency lubricant property ratio is compared to thresholds to determine when the lubricant loses the ability to control fuel dilution. The method outputs ...

OIL DEBRIS MONITOR VERIFICATION DRY RIG

Verifying the accuracy of an oil debris monitor system is difficult while the monitor system is installed in a lubrication system. The invention solves this problem by providing an assembly that includes a debris monitor mount, a motor, and a particle belt that carries one or more metallic particles. The particle belt is driven by the motor. The particle belt extends proximate the debris monitor mount and through an oil flow passage when driven by the motor. The one or more metallic particles carried by the particle belt allows the assembly to be tested with or without the presence of oil in the oil flow passage.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING LUBRICANTS DURING UNINTERRUPTED ENGINE OPERATION

A method for rapidly changing lubricants during uninterrupted engine operation and reducing the residual amount of old lubricant remaining after the change to near zero comprising the steps of circulating a first lubricant from a first reservoir through the engine; flushing the engine in three stages during which stages used lubricant flowing out of the engine is sequentially stored and removed, whereas simultaneously new lubricant is injected to the engine; and circulating subsequently new lubricant through the engine from a second reservoir. A system for carrying out the method comprising two oil drums, being mounted on a frame and adapted to be connected to the engine, and further comprising an oil pump and control valves.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OIL DEGRADATION

PROBE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLUID CONDITION MONITOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A probe assembly for use in monitoring fluid conditions in real time in a transducer utilizing impedance spectroscopy and having two closely spaced tubular concentric electrodes. The electrodes have a surface area of about 8.1 to 10.8 cm2 spaced in the range of about 0.1 to 0.55 mm. In one embodiment a concentric outer tubular Faraday shield is employed for monitoring fluid in a non-metallic vessel. The probe assembly is particularly suitable for monitoring hydraulic fluid including automatic transmission fluid and mineral based engine oil for diesel and gasoline engines.

METHOD AND CONTROL UNIT FOR OPERATING A DIESEL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OR A DUAL-FUEL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OPERATED IN THE DIESEL MODE

A method for operating a diesel internal combustion engine (1) or a dual-fuel internal combustion engine (1) operated in the diesel operating mode, wherein the internal combustion engine (1) to be operated is supplied with lubricating oil via an oil circuit (3), wherein a measurement value of the total base number and/or a measurement value of the viscosity of the lubricating oil currently used in the oil circuit (3) for the lubrication is detected, wherein dependent on the established measurement value of the total base number and/or dependent on the established measurement value of the viscosity an exchange oil quantity for the oil circuit (3) is determined, wherein currently used lubricating oil to an extent corresponding to the exchange oil quantity is removed from the oil circuit (3), wherein new lubricating oil to an extent corresponding to the exchange oil quantity is supplied to the oil circuit (3). Fig. 1 ...

DETECTING SOOT DURING REAL TIME OPERATION IN DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICANT

A probe having a pair of closely spaced electrodes is immersed in the lubricant and one electrode is excited with a relatively low voltage AC current. The frequency is swept over a range of about 1 - 10,000 Hertz and the current and phase angle measured at selected frequency intervals. The reactive (Z") and resistive (Z") impedances are computed for each current measurement and values of Z" plotted as a function of Z' as a Nyquist plot. The center of curvature of the plot between the origin and the minimum value of Z" is located; and, the angle of depression of a line from the origin through the center of curvature .THETA. is determined from the plot. Samples of lubricant having known concentration of soot are measured and the angle .THETA. determined for each sample. The angle is then plotted as a function of soot concentration and a smooth curve fitted to the data plots. The curve may be programmed into a microcomputer to be used with the sensor for real time determination of soot concentration ...

OIL MAINTENANCE INDICATOR

An oil maintenance indicator for recording one or more parameters indicative of when an engine oil filter has been changed. The maintenance indicator includes a sensor that measures oil pressure of an engine at start up. A comparitor compares an output provided by the sensor to known parameters to determine whether the oil filter has been changed. A recorder coupled to the comparitor records one or several parameters indicative of when the oil filter has been changed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING LUBRICANT OF AN ENGINE

The present invention relates to a system and method for monitoring lubricant of an engine. The system for monitoring lubricant of an engine comprises: a lubricant sensor, which measures lubricant quantity of the engine; a data acquisition unit, which collects the lubricant quantity of the engine from the lubricant sensor at a fixed time interval; and a message generation unit, which generates lubricant quantity monitoring messages according to the lubricant quantity of the engine collected by the data acquisition unit.

Verbrennungskraftmaschinenanlage, insbesondere für Fahrzeuge.

Method and device for detecting the wear on the bearings of a rotating shaft

In line with the bearings (11) of a crankshaft (10) of a diesel engine of a ship, are placed sensors (C) for continuously detecting the radial positions of the surfaces of the bearings of the shaft (10) and for producing signals representing these positions. The signals are supplied to an analog or digital processing circuit (16). The signals received are compared to each other and to reference values by the circuit (16). An alarm or signalling circuit (18) is triggered by the processing circuit (16) when at least one of the signals becomes greater than or equal to the corresponding reference value. Thus the requirement for periodic inspection in order to prevent damage to the shaft is avoided. ...

PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING THE OIL TIGHTNESS IN THE CRANK CASE OF A PISTON MOTOR.

Device for emergency lubrication.

Um einen einfachen Aufbau einer Vorrichtung zur Notschmierung der Wellenlager eines Abgasturboladers bei Ausfall der Schmierölversorgung zu erreichen, ist eine senkrecht angeordnete, an mindestens eine Schmierölversorgungsleitung (1) angeschlossene Ringleitung (2) vorgesehen, von der unten eine Zuführleitung (4) zur Turbinenwellenlagerung und oben eine Zuführleitung (5) zur Verdichterwellenlagerung sowie eine Stichleitung (6) zu einem Vorratstank (7) abgehen, wobei die Stichleitung (6) einen stets offenen Durchtrittsquerschnitt zum Vorratstank (7) sowie ein bei Druckabfall in der Ringleitung in Rückflussrichtung vom Vorratstank (7) öffnendes Rückschlagventil (8) aufweist.

Lifting cylinder internal-combustion engine, in particular secondary act majority diesel engine, and procedure for the enterprise of a lifting cylinder internal-combustion engine and a procedure for adjusting a Hubkolbenbrennkraftmaschin

LUBRICATION ASSEMBLY FOR A CYLINDER OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.

Mehrzylindriger combustion engine with an electronic control system.

Apparatus and method for measuring the oil consumption of an internal combustion engine.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Messen eines Ölverbrauchs einer Brennkraftmaschine 1, umfassend eine Ölwanne 9 an der Brennkraftmaschine 1, wobei die Ölwanne 9 vorzugsweise an der Unterseite der Brennkraftmaschine 1 angeordnet ist, ein erstes Ölreservoir 2, das mit der Ölwanne 9 über eine erste Leitung 5 verbunden ist, und ein zweites Ölreservoir 3, das mit dem ersten Ölreservoir 2 über eine zweite Leitung 10 verbunden ist. Die Vorrichtung weist ferner eine Waage 11 zum Bestimmen des Gewichts des zweiten Ölreservoirs 3 auf.

life span regulation system for a piston engine and associated computer program product for lubricating oil.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (102), das aufweist: wenigstens eine Rechenvorrichtung (124), die dazu eingerichtet ist, ein Schmieröl aus einer Kolbenmaschine (118) zu überwachen, indem sie Aktionen ausführt, zu denen gehören: Bestimmung einer anfänglichen idealen verbleibenden Lebensdauer für das Schmieröl aus der Kolbenmaschine (118); Bestimmung einer temperaturbasierten verbleibenden Lebensdauer für das Schmieröl auf der Basis einer Temperaturmessung des Schmieröls; Berechnung eines Verunreinigungsfaktors des Schmieröls auf der Basis einer Verunreinigungsstichprobe des Schmieröls; Bestimmung einer aktualisierten idealen Lebensdauer, die für das Schmieröl verbleibt, auf der Basis des Verunreinigungsfaktors, der anfänglichen idealen verbleibenden Lebensdauer und der temperaturbasierten verbleibenden Lebensdauer; und Bestimmung einer tatsächlichen Lebensdauer, die für das Schmieröl verbleibt, auf der Basis der aktualisierten idealen verbleibenden Lebensdauer und eines Lebensdauerverlustfaktors ...

System for determining the degree of low temperature corrosion in a cylinder of a motor, and computer program product.

Ein erfindungsgemässes System umfasst ein an einem Schiff montiertes Endgerät (11) und einen Server zur Datenübertragung mit dem Endgerät. Das Endgerät (11) speichert eine durch ein Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeitserhaltungsmittel (111) empfangene Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeit in einem Speichermittel (114). Die Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeit ist ein Kennwert, der einen Grad darstellt, wie leicht eine Schwefelsäurekondensation in einem Zylinder entsteht, und der Last eines Motors entsprechend im Voraus bestimmt ist. Ein Lastkennwerterhaltungsmittel(112) erhält einen gegenwärtigen Lastkennwert des Motors. Ein Attributwerterhaltungsmittel (113) erhält einen Attributwert (Schwefelmenge, die im Brennstofföl enthalten ist, und Kalziummenge, die im Zylinderschmieröl enthalten ist, usw.), der Einfluss auf eine gegenwärtige Schwefelsäurekonzentration im Zylinder ausübt. Ein Tieftemperaturkorrosionsgeschwindigkeitsbestimmungsmittel (115) liest die dem durch das Lastkennwerterhaltungsmittel ...

System zum Bestimmen des Grades, wie leicht eine Schwefelsäurekondensation in einem Zylinder eines Motors entsteht, und Computerprogrammprodukt.

Ein System zum Bestimmen des Grades, wie leicht eine Schwefelsäurekondensation in einem Zylinder eines Motors entsteht, umfasst ein an einem Schiff (8) montiertes Endgerät (11) und einen Server (12) zur Datenübertragung mit dem Endgerät (11), wobei das Endgerät (11) einen Speicher, einen Prozessor und eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle umfasst. Das Endgerät (11) enthält die nachfolgenden Funktionselemente: - ein Beispieldatenerhaltungsmittel zum Empfangen von mehreren Beispieldaten, die - einen Lastkennwert als Daten, der die Grösse der Last eines Motors darstellt, - einen Attributwert als Daten für eine Schwefelsäurekonzentration in einem Zylinder des Motors oder mindestens eines der Attribute, die Einfluss auf die Schwefelsäurekonzentration ausüben, und - einen Kennwert als Daten der Fortschrittsgeschwindigkeit der Schwefelsäurekonzentration im Zylinder, die dem Attributwert des mit der dem Lastkennwert entsprechenden Last betriebenen Motors entspricht, darstellen, und - ein Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeitsbestimmungsmittel ...

System zum Bestimmen einer Beziehung zwischen Eigenschaftswerten von Motoren und einer Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeit und Computerprogrammprodukt.

Ein System zum Bestimmen einer Beziehung zwischen Eigenschaftswerten von Motoren und einer Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeit umfasst ein an einem Schiff (8) montiertes Endgerät (11) und einen Server (12) zur Datenübertragung mit dem Endgerät (11), wobei das Endgerät (11) einen Speicher, einen Prozessor und eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle umfasst. Das Endgerät (11) enthält die nachfolgenden Funktionselemente: - ein Beispieldatenerhaltungsmittel, das in Bezug auf mehrere Motoren unterschiedlicher Eigenschaften Beispieldaten empfängt, die - Eigenschaftswerte als Daten, die Eigenschaften der Motoren darstellen, und - eine einem Lastkennwert als Daten, der die Größe der Last der Motoren darstellt, entsprechende Schwefelsäurekondensationsfestigkeit, die einen Grad darstellt, wie leicht eine Schwefelsäurekondensation im Zylinder des jeweiligen Motors entsteht, umfassen, und - ein Beziehungsbestimmungsmittel, das aufgrund der durch das Beispieldatenerhaltungsmittel empfangene mehreren Beispieldaten ...

Компараторный индикатор контроля диэлектрической проницаемости масла в автотракторных двигателях

Компараторный индикатор контроля диэлектрической проницаемости масла в автотракторных двигателях, содержащий генератор синусоидальных колебаний, подключенный через резисторы к соответствующим входам датчика диэлектрической проницаемости масла, выполненного из двух изоляционных прокладок и двух металлических пластин, являющихся обкладками конденсатора, установленных внутри маслопровода, подстроечного конденсатора и параллельно соединенного с ним высокоомного переменного резистора, выходами соединенного с соответствующими входами компаратора на двух операционных усилителях, выход которого через делитель напряжения из двух резисторов и двух диодов, один из которых включен в цепь последовательно, а второй параллельно, соединен со входом аналого-цифрового преобразователя, выходом соединенного со входом бортового компьютера; делитель напряжения соединен через электронный ключ, выполненный из двух транзисторов, четырех резисторов и подстроечного резистора, с индикаторным устройством, причем параметры ...

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ЗАГРЯЗНЕННОСТИ МАСЛЯНОГО ФИЛЬТРА

Изобретение относится к области автомобилестроения, а именно к способам контроля критической степени загрязненности масляных фильтров с основным фильтрующим элементом. Задача, решаемая изобретением, состоит в повышении срока службы автоматической коробки переключения передач. Технический результат от использования изобретения состоит в оперативном контроле критической степени загрязненности масляного фильтра. Предложен способ контроля загрязненности масляного фильтра с основным фильтрующим элементом и последующей передачей информации в салон автомобиля, отличающийся тем, что установлена сигнальная лампа, соединенная с датчиком давления масла после фильтрующего элемента, который фиксирует минимально допустимое давление масла, при этом замыкает сигнальную цепь, информирующая о критической степени загрязнения фильтрующего элемента и необходимости замены масляного фильтра.

Quality deterioration judgment method for engine oil

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY OF OIL TO AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Oil cleaner with bypass valve

Engine for 125cc (cylinder capacity) pedal motorcycle

Engine pedestal machine oil cooling test device

Novel machine oil rotor filter with rotating speed monitoring function and method

FILTRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS

Internal combustion engine

An engine (30) having an overhead cam mechanism and a return path (first and second cam chain chambers (48, 49)) for returning lubricating oil dispersed in a cam chamber (70), inside of which a valve open/close mechanism (cam shaft (51) etc.) is placed, to a crank chamber (34a). A tilt wall section (71) tilted so that the lubricating oil flows toward the first cam chain chamber (48) is formed at a portion of a wall surface of the cam chamber (70). The tilt wall section (71) forms a lower air introduction section (81) for causing cooling air to flow into an air jacket (80) formed on a cylinderhead (32) including the cam chamber (70).

Oil rule for universal petrol engine or motorcycle engine

Dipstick

内燃机的润滑构造

... 提供一种油过滤器的配置自由度大、油通路不复杂、加工容易、配置空间小、内燃机小型化的内燃机的润滑构造。在平行于曲轴的油泵轴80的一端上设置油泵85，从油泵85的泵室侧面起平行于油泵轴80地朝向另一端方向形成油通路94，面对油通路94设置油过滤器96，从油通路94起形成垂直地延伸出通向油过滤器96的连通路95。 ...

Temperature-detecting device of engine

PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE DETECTION D'USURE DES PALIERS D'UN ARBRE ROTATIF, ET ARBRE POURVU D'UN TEL DISPOSITIF

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif de détection d'usure des paliers d'un arbre rotatif. Selon l'invention, des capteurs de proximité C sont disposés au droit des paliers Il de l'arbre 14, et sont reliés à un circuit de traitement 16, associé à un système d'alarme 18, qui est déclenché dès que l'un des signaux des capteurs C atteint une valeur de référence prédéterminée. L'invention s'applique notamment à la surveillance des arbres-manivelles de moteur Diesel équipant les navires.

LEVEL GAUGE DEVICE Of OIL

VEHICLE WARNING SYSTEMS

PROCESS AND TESTING DEVICE OF the DEGRADATION Of an OIL

PROCESS OF FOLLOW-UP OF the DEGRADATION OF the OIL OF TRANSMISSION Of a VEHICLE AND INDICATOR OF DRAINING

PROCESS ALLOWING TO DETECT the QUANTITIES OF OIL FILLING

Fuel dilution ratio estimating method for diesel type internal combustion engine, involves reducing dilution ratio having threshold value, which is fraction of dilution ratio estimated at end of regeneration phase

Selon un procédé d'estimation de la dilution de carburant dans l'huile d'un moteur (1) à combustion interne équipé d'un système de traitement (3) des gaz de combustion, le système de traitement (3) nécessitant des phases de régénération, on estime le taux de dilution (Pdil) par une variation (dPdil) de la dilution en fonction du mode de fonctionnement du moteur. En dehors des phases de régénération, on limite le taux inférieur de dilution à un seuil (S) qui est une fraction de l'estimation de la dilution (Pm) à la fin d'une phase de régénération.

System ensuring the flow visible and controlled unspecified liquids, in particular of products of lubrication of the parts in contact with gases in the engines internal àcombustion

Safety device for internal combustion engine

DEVICE FOR DETECTING A FUEL LEAK IN A HEAT EXCHANGER MOUNTED ON AN OIL-FUEL ENGINE LUBRICATION CIRCUIT.

PROCESS AND SYSTEM Of EVALUATION OF the TEMPERATURE OF the OIL Of an ENGINE ACOMBUSTION

Device for cleaning of gauge with liquid

IC engine oil consumption measurement comprises use of radioactive tracer in lubricating oil and detector for oil in crankcase gases

L'invention concerne un procédé de détermination de la consommation d'huile issue du système de séparation d'huile (2), situé dans le circuit de recyclage des gaz de carter d'un moteur à combustion interne, caractérisé par le fait que • l'on marque l'huile de lubrification dudit moteur par introduction d'au moins un traceur radioactif, • que l'on fait transiter les gaz de carter, sortant du bloc moteur (1) et chargés d'huile de lubrification, par un système de séparation d'huile (2) où au moins une partie de l'huile contenue au sein desdits gaz est séparée, recueillie et renvoyée vers le carter d'huile (6) , • que l'on mesure, à l'aide d'un détecteur (3) sensible au rayonnement ionisant émis par le ou les traceur(s) radioactif(s), la radioactivité de l'huile contenue dans les gaz de carter sortant dudit système de séparation (2), et • que l'on transmet les résultats de ces mesures vers un ordinateur (5) apte à calculer à partir de ces résultats la consommation d'huile lubrifiante non séparée ...

A CONTROL SYSTEM OF A LUBRICATION CIRCUIT OF AN ENGINE COMPRISING A BUFFER TANK

METHOD FOR MONITORING A QUALITY OF A LUBRICANT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Method for correcting calculating system for calculating consumption of lubricating oil of diesel engine for car, involves determining mass of estimated oil from pressure difference in exhaust line to calculate mass of consumed oil

Procédé de correction d'un système de calcul de la consommation d'huile de lubrification d'un moteur à combustion interne équipé d'un filtre à particules qui est régénéré périodiquement de manière complète RGn, ce système comportant un modèle de consommation qui utilise des données d'entrée comme la vitesse et le couple du moteur (6), les températures de l'eau (8) et de l'huile (10), et le mode de combustion dans les cylindres (12), ainsi que le taux de réduction en cendres de cette huile lors de la combustion (22), pour calculer la masse totale de résidus d'huile (56) déposés dans le filtre, caractérisé en ce qu'après des régénérations complètes RGn du filtre à particules, il réalise une mesure de la différence de pression dans la ligne d'échappement de part et d'autre de ce filtre pour connaître la dérive de cette différence de pression, et il en déduit une masse d'huile estimée qui sert à corriger le calcul de la masse d'huile consommée.

SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING REGENERATION OF POLLUTION MANAGEMENT MEANS

Масляный фильтр с сигнальным устройством

Полезная модель относится к области автомобилестроения, а именно к фильтрам для очистки масла, в том числе содержащим устройства контроля степени загрязненности масляных фильтров автомобильных двигателей внутреннего сгорания и чистоты моторного масла. В основу заявляемой полезной модели положена задача разработки простого по конструкции и эффективного масляного фильтра с сигнальным устройством для определения загрязнения масляного фильтра, которое при этом позволяло бы получать информацию и о соответствии качественных (вязкостно-температурных) характеристик используемого в двигателе моторного масла условиям эксплуатации автомобиля. Масляный фильтр с сигнальным устройством содержит основание с центральным резьбовым отверстием, соединенное закаткой с корпусом, в основании выполнены дренажные отверстия для прохода масла с установленным над ними подпружиненным антидренажным клапаном, в корпусе установлен поджимаемый пружиной фильтрующий элемент, внутри которого установлена центральная трубка с установленным в верхней части перепускным клапаном, содержащим мембрану, поджимаемую пружиной и электропроводящий датчик открытия перепускного клапана, электрически соединенный с контрольной (сигнальной) лампой, при этом в верхней части корпуса фильтра выполнена горловина с имеющим резьбу внутренним отверстием, в которое установлен электропроводящий датчик открытия перепускного клапана. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 185 104 U1 (51) МПК B01D 35/14 (2006.01) F01M 1/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B01D 35/14 (2018.08); F01M 1/18 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018129351, 09.08.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 21.11.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 21.11.2018 Бюл. № 33 Адрес для переписки: 454080, г.Челябинск, пр. им. В.И. Ленина, 76, ЮУрГУ, патентный отдел (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 9404 U1, 16.03.1999. SU 671056 U 1 1 8 5 1 0 4 R ...

Automatic engine oil life determination adjusted for consumed volume of oil

A method is provided for determining remaining oil life prior to an oil change in an internal combustion engine that uses a body of oil. The method includes transferring the body of oil to the engine and determining a volume of the transferred body of oil. The method also includes determining a volume of oil consumed by the engine from the transferred body of oil and determining the remaining oil life based on the determined volume of the body of oil and the determined volume of oil consumed. The method additionally includes activating an oil change indicator when the remaining oil life reaches a predetermined level. A system for determining a number of engine revolutions permitted on a volume of oil is also disclosed.

Method of monitoring oil in a vehicle

A method of monitoring oil in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes setting an original oil life, which is measured by event units occurring in the engine, and measuring a lapse of the event units. The method calculates a remaining oil life as a function of the lapse of event units and the original oil life. The remaining oil life is expressed in terms of the event units. The method monitors for oil additions and calculates an addition credit from any monitored oil additions. The method also includes calculating a modified oil life as a function of the addition credit, wherein the modified oil life is expressed in terms of the event units.

Lubrication system of an internal combustion engine

A technique which is capable of suppressing a deterioration of lubricating oil used in an internal combustion engine in a more suitable manner. The present invention is provided with an oil pump, oil pressure control means to control the oil pressure of the oil pump, and a determination means to determine whether the degree of deterioration of the lubricating oil is higher than a predetermined level. When it is determined that the degree of deterioration of the lubricating oil is higher than the predetermined level, the oil pressure of the oil pump is made lower, by means of the oil pressure control means, than that at the time when the degree of deterioration of the lubricating oil is equal to or lower than the predetermined level.

Water reduction mechanism for an internal combustion engine

A system for an engine includes an engine block having a cylinder, an oil delivery system including an oil reservoir at least partially enclosing an oil emulsion and providing lubricating oil to at least one cylinder, and a controller configured to adjust the heat delivered to the engine via a heat adjustment mechanism in response to a concentration of water in the oil emulsion.

System and method for diagnosing an engine

Methods and systems are provided for an engine including a crankcase. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on frequency content of crankcase pressure. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on a frequency content of multiple frequencies of the crankcase pressure. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay.

Nanoparticle enhanced multi-modal fluid condition sensor platform and system therefor

This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification that can be further enhanced using specifically designed nanoparticles that can be introduced into the system, engineered to specifically bind with the contaminants and/or undergo an irreversible state change upon certain experienced conditions to both increase the detectability as well as provide for a framework to improve filter performance.

GREASE TEST KIT AND METHODS OF TESTING GREASE

A kit for testing grease includes components for testing consistency, oil bleed characteristic and contamination. Consistency of the grease is tested by compressing a sample of the grease between two surfaces (e.g., glass plates), measuring the extent of spread, and comparing the measured spread to a calibrated reference. Oil bleed characteristic is tested by placing a quantity of the used grease on a test medium, heating the test sample, measuring a dimension of the grease quantity on the heated test sample, and determining the bleed characteristic of the used grease by comparing the dimension of the grease quantity to a reference. A contamination test may be performed by further compressing the consistency sample and inspecting the sample both by the naked eye and with a microscope. 1. A method for determining a consistency of a grease , the method comprising the steps of:compressing a volume of the grease between two surfaces positioned in a housing and movable relative the housing, by applying a compressive force to the surfaces for a period of time, such that the grease is caused to spread between the two surfaces,measuring an extent that the grease has spread under compression, the volume of grease compressed;', 'the compressive force applied; and', 'the period of time that the compressive force is applied., 'determining the consistency of the grease from the measured extent of grease spreading on the basis of a relationship therewith, the relationship being calibrated with respect to2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the relationship used in the step of determining is further calibrated with respect to a predetermined temperature range.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises a step of measuring ambient temperature or measuring grease temperature and wherein the relationship used in the step of determining grease consistency is further calibrated with respect to the measured temperature.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

TILTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING ENGINE LUBRICANTS

Systems and methods for testing an engine lubricant are provided. The system includes a tilting platform selectively movable between tilt angles and at least one test tray. The tilting platform includes a heated block with a heat source. The test tray has the engine lubricant therein. The test tray also has a heated portion and an unheated portion. The test tray is tiltably positionable on the tilting platform with the heated portion heatable by the heated block whereby the engine lubricant is selectively positionable about the heated and unheated portions of the test tray. 1. A system for testing an engine lubricant , comprising:a tilting platform selectively movable between tilt angles, the tilting platform comprising a heated block with a heat source; andat least one test tray having the engine lubricant therein, the at least one test tray having a heated portion and an unheated portion, the at least one test tray tiltably positionable on the tilting platform with the heated portion heatable by the heated block whereby the engine lubricant is selectively positionable about the heated and unheated portions of the at least one test tray.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tilting platform comprises a base portion and a tilting portion pivotally connectable by a hinge.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tilting platform comprises a pair of supports with a support arm operatively connecting the heated block thereto.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tilting platform comprises a test block positionable on the heated block and heatable thereby.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heated block comprises a frame with a heated bar and an unheated bar operatively connectable thereto claim 1 , wherein the unheated portion of the at least one test tray is positionable on the heated bar and the unheated portion of the at least one test tray is positionable on the unheated bar.6. The system of claim 6 , wherein the unheated bar is heated by a heat source to a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING ENGINE LUBRICANTS

Systems and methods for testing an engine lubricant are provided. The system includes a heated block having at least one cavity therein, at least one test cylinder receiving the engine lubricant therein, and at least one heated test piston selectively disposable into the engine lubricant of the test cylinder whereby deposits are formable on the test piston. The test cylinder is positionable in the cavity of the heated block and heatable thereby. Taxi oils and/or gases may be added to facilitate testing. 1. A system for testing an engine lubricant , comprising:a heated block having at least one cavity therein;at least one test cylinder receiving the engine lubricant therein, the at least one test cylinder positionable in the at least one cavity of the heated block and heatable thereby; andat least one heated test piston selectively disposable into the engine lubricant of the at least one test cylinder whereby deposits are formable on the at least one test piston.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a gas disposable into the at least one test cylinder whereby oxidation of the engine lubricant is facilitated.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the gas comprises air claim 2 , nitrogen dioxide and combinations thereof.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a motor for selectively moving the at least one test piston in the at least one test cylinder.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a rod operatively connecting the motor to the piston.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one controller operatively connectable to one of a gas source claim 1 , the block heat source claim 1 , the piston heat source and combinations thereof.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a taxi oil mixable with the engine lubricant.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a test hood.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor claim 1 , the at least one sensor monitoring at least one testing parameter selected from ...

LUBRICANT DETERIORATION SENSOR

A speed reducer for an industrial robot includes a speed reducer main body and a lubricant deterioration sensor for detecting deterioration of a lubricant in the speed reducer main body. The lubricant deterioration sensor includes a light emitting element for emitting light, a color light receiving element for detecting a color of received light, a clearance forming member forming an oil clearance in which the lubricant enters, and a support member supporting the light emitting element, the color light receiving element, and the clearance forming member. The clearance forming member is transmissive so that the light emitted from the light emitting element transmits therethrough. The oil clearance is provided on an optical path from the light emitting element to the color light receiving element. 1. A lubricant deterioration sensor to be mounted in a machine to detect deterioration of a lubricant of the machine , the lubricant deterioration sensor comprising:a white light emitting element for emanating white light;a color light receiving element for detecting colors of received light;a clearance forming member forming an oil clearance in which the lubricant enters; anda support member supporting the white light emitting element, the color light receiving element, and the clearance forming member, whereinthe clearance forming member is transmissive so that the light emitted from the white light emitting element, andthe oil clearance is provided on an optical path from the white light emitting element to the color light receiving element.2. The lubricant deterioration sensor according to claim 1 , wherein a reflection surface for bending the optical path is formed on the clearance forming member.3. The lubricant deterioration sensor according to claim 2 , whereinthe clearance forming member has two rectangular prisms each of which has the reflection surface for bending the optical path at 90-degree angle, so that the optical path is bent at 180-degree angle by the ...

LUBRICATION-CONDITION DETECTOR, LUBRICANT FEEDER, INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF DETECTING LUBRICATION-CONDITION

A lubrication-condition detector detects a lubricant shortage of a target portion that repeats a predetermined operation at a predetermined cycle. The lubrication-condition detector includes: a physical-quantity measuring unit for continuously measuring a physical quantity related to the target portion; and a computer for determining a presence of a lubricant shortage based on the physical quantity. The computer includes: a cycle extractor for extracting a cycle datum per an operational cycle from continuous data including the physical quantity and its measuring time; a representative-value calculator for calculating a representative value for each of plural cycle data; and determining unit for determining a presence of a lubricant shortage based on the plural representative values. 1. A lubrication-condition detector that detects a lubricant shortage of a target portion , the target portion comprising: a fixed member; a movable member that repeats a predetermined operation relative to the fixed member at a predetermined cycle; a driver that drives the movable member including a motor which operates the movable member; and a lubricant that lubricates the movable member between the fixed member and the movable member , the lubrication-condition detector comprising:a physical-quantity measuring unit that continuously measures a physical quantity related to the target portion; anda computer that determines a presence of a lubricant shortage of the target portion based on the physical quantity measured by the physical-quantity measuring unit, wherein the computer comprises:a cycle extractor that extracts for each operational cycle plural values of the physical quantity from the continuous measurements of the physical quantity measured by the physical-quantity measuring unit and times of measurement, the plural values of the physical quantity being associated with the movable member as it moves through the operational cycle;a representative-value calculator that ...

Oil life monitoring system with fuel quality factor

An oil-life monitoring system includes an engine revolution counter configured to provide an output corresponding to the rotation of a component of an engine, and a controller in communication with the engine revolution counter. The controller is configured to determine the composition/properties of a fuel being combusted by the engine, and select a fuel quality penalty factor from a table, with the fuel quality penalty factor corresponding to the determined composition/properties of the fuel. Additionally, the controller is configured to compute an adjusted revolution count by multiplying the rotations of the component of the engine by the fuel quality penalty factor, and aggregate the adjusted revolution count.

BREATHER DEVICE

A working fluid case includes a housing and a breather device. The breather device includes a vent passage located in a recess formed in the housing. 1. A truck blower comprising:a mating bearing housing including two shafts arranged parallel to one another;a fluid reservoir housing connected to the mating bearing housing; and{'b': '45', 'a breather device placed at an angle of degrees relative to the plane defined by the two parallel shafts, the breathing device including at least one vent passage that is located within a recess formed in the mating bearing housing and is in fluid communication with the inside of the fluid reservoir housing.'}2. The truck blower according to in which the breather device includes a screw having a head that defines a cavity therein in fluid communication with the at least one vent passage.3. The truck blower according to in which the cavity has a cylindrical shape.4. The truck blower according to in which the at least one vent passage projects radially from the cylindrical cavity.5. The truck blower according to in which the recess comprises a counterbore in the housing.6. The truck blower according to in which the at least one vent passage is substantially S shape.7. The truck blower according to in which the at least one vent passage comprises a pair of vent holes at diametric opposite ends of the cylindrical shape cavity.8. The truck blower according to in which the head is configured to be accessible by a closed or open ended wrench.9. The truck blower according to comprising a filter element fitted in the cavity of the head.10. A truck blower case comprising:a mating bearing housing;a fluid reservoir housing connected to the mating bearing housing; anda breather device that includes a hollow member inside the fluid reservoir housing and in fluid communication with a recess formed in the mating bearing housing.11. The truck blower case according to in which an upstream portion of the hollow member is in fluid communication with ...

Gaseous fuel rail depressurization during inactive injector conditions

Methods and systems are provided for depressurizing a fuel pressure regulator during engine cold start and varying fuel injection pressure after cold start in a gaseous-fueled vehicle. A mechanical pressure regulator may be modified to include valves which may be controlled to depressurize a reference chamber of the regulator when gaseous fuel injection is inactive (e.g., before and during cold start), and to regulate the pressure of gaseous fuel to varying pressures based on electronic pressure feedback and engine operating conditions when gaseous fuel injection is active. In one example, the pressure in the reference chamber of a pressure regulator may be varied by controlling valves to flow gaseous fuel into the reference chamber, and then controlling the valves to exhaust the gaseous fuel from the reference chamber, for example to a fuel vapor storage canister.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AN AGEING STATE OF A LUBRICANT

In a method for determining an ageing state of lubricant which comes into contact with a metallic surface in a machine to be lubricated, a metal ion content or a change over time of a metal ion content in the lubricant is determined. The metal ion content can be determined by a measuring sensor which is disposed in the machine or disposed in a lubricant line connected to the machine. 1. A method for determining an ageing state of lubricant which comes into contact with a metallic surface in a machine to be lubricated , comprising determining a metal ion content or a change over time of a metal ion content in the lubricant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion content is determined by a measuring sensor which is disposed in the machine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion content is determined by a measuring sensor which is disposed in a lubricant line connected to the machine.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion content is determined by taking a lubricant sample and analyzing the lubricant sample.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising comparing the determined metal ion content or determined change over time of the metal ion content with a reference value claim 1 , and triggering a notification when the metal ion content or the change over time of the metal ion content exceeds the reference value.6. Apparatus for determining an ageing state of lubricant which comes into contact with a metallic surface in a machine to be lubricated claim 1 , comprising:a sensor configured for determining a metal ion content or a change over time to a metal ion content in the lubricant;a processor configured for evaluating a measured value obtained by the sensor; anda transmission unit configured for transmitting the measured value from the sensor to the processor.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the sensor includes ion-selective electrodes.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the sensor includes a photometric analysis system.9. A method ...

LIQUID SAMPLE TESTING APPARATUS

The apparatus includes a levelling mechanism having an upwardly directed reference surface adjustably mounted on a frame for supporting the base of liquid sample containers in substantially level orientation. The apparatus further includes a container positioning member having a horizontally extending main body formed with a plurality of substantially vertical container-receiving sockets. These sockets are each open at their bottom ends, so as to allow the bases of liquid sample containers to project therethrough while held within the sockets adjacent their top rims. In this manner, when the container positioning member is placed down upon the levelling mechanism, the bases of the sample containers come to rest in contact with the reference surface. Such action levels the containers to facilitate accurate automated volume measurements of liquid samples within the containers to be taken, which accuracy, in turn, increases the accuracy of automated particle counts subsequently made with the liquid samples. 1. An apparatus for presenting samples of liquid contained in like size sample containers for automated testing by a particle counting system , said like size sample containers being of the type each having a base , a continuous sidewall having an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface and extending upwardly from said base and terminating at a top end to define an upwardly facing open mouth , and an engagement portion of said outer wall surface wider than said base , the apparatus comprising:a base member having an upwardly directed planar reference surface mounted on the base member for adjustment of its horizontal level;a container positioning member having a horizontally extending main body portion with a plurality of substantially vertically disposed container-receiving sockets formed therein, with said container-receiving sockets each being open at a top end and a bottom end, with each container-receiving socket being defined at said top end by a ...

Device and Method for Ascertaining Measured Values of Gases and/or an Aerosol for a Machine

In order to improve a system for monitoring the working chamber atmosphere of a machine, there is proposed a measuring device () with a suction means () that draws out an aerosol air mixture from the working chamber () of the machine and feeds the same to an optical sensor unit with at least an optical emitter () and at least an optical receiver (). The optical sensor unit is operated by means of an electronic device. The suction means is configured as a compressed air jet pump () with a compressed air feed (), a compressed air nozzle (), a preferably funnel-shaped pressure discharge channel and an underpressure region (), with the compressed air nozzle () having an outlet direction which is oriented substantially in the direction of the pressure discharge channel. The compressed air feed () can be connected to a compressed air source. A suction line that can be connected to the working chamber () of the machine is connected to the underpressure region (). According to the invention, the optical sensor unit has an optical passage between the optical emitter () and the optical receiver () which is oriented substantially perpendicular to the outlet direction of the compressed air nozzle () and leads through the underpressure region. 1. A measuring device for determining measured data for an aerosol in the working chamber of a machine , namely the aerosol concentration in the working chamber of an internal combustion engine , with a suction means that draws out an aerosol air mixture from the working chamber of the machine and feeds the same to an optical sensor unit having at least an optical emitter and at least an optical receiver , and with an electronic device for operating the optical sensor unit , wherein the suction means is configured as a compressed air jet pump with a compressed air feed , a compressed air nozzle , a preferably funnel-shaped pressure discharge channel and an underpressure region , the compressed air nozzle having an outlet direction which is ...

Fluid System and Method

A method is described of controlling at least one operation in at least part of a lifecycle of a replaceable container which is arranged to be removably seated in a dock in a vehicle and which at least before seating in the dock contains an ancillary fluid for use by the vehicle. A controller communicates with a data carrier carried by the container, determines, on the basis of the communication with the data carrier, data associated with at least one of the container, its contents and the vehicle, and controls carrying out of at least one action in relation to at least one of the container and its contents on the basis of the data associated with at least one of the container, its contents and the vehicle.

Method of Detecting the Extent of Oil Degradation

A method of detecting the extent of degradation of an oil is provided. The method may comprise the steps of analyzing samples of the oil when fresh and when used; calculating electrochemical property data of the fresh and used engine oil; determining whether the electrochemical property data correlates with the degradation marker data; and using the electrochemical property to detect the extent of degradation of the oil of a used sample of the oil. The method may be used for any suitable oil, including mineral oil, synthetic oil and blends (a.k.a. semi-synthetic). The method can be used to maximize oil usage by monitoring used oil quality over time so that the oil is replaced when necessary and not before. The method can also identify trends in oil degradation. 1. A method of detecting an extent of degradation of an oil , the method comprising the steps of:analyzing samples of the oil when fresh and when used using an analytical technique to obtain degradation marker or other data;calculating electrochemical property data of the fresh and used engine oil;determining whether the electrochemical property data correlates with the degradation marker or other data; andif the electrochemical property data correlates with the degradation marker or other data, using the electrochemical property data of a used sample of the oil to detect the extent of degradation of the oil.2. The method of wherein:the analytical technique is selected from the group consisting of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, lubricant analysis, potentiometric titration, wear metal analysis and viscosity and density analysis.3. The method of wherein:the degradation marker or other data comprises oil composition data.4. The method of wherein:the degradation marker or other data comprises thermal stability data.5. The method of wherein:the degradation marker or other data comprises structural ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, CONTROL DEVICE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A method for operating an internal combustion engine with a motor, having a moving machine part and at least one machine element which retains the moving machine part and is subject to wear, such as, for example, a supporting, sealing, guiding or the like retaining machine element that is subject to wear during operation relative to the moving machine part, which machine element, because of the wear, is service-life-limiting for the operation of the internal combustion engine, wherein—for the operation of the internal combustion engine, a service-life-limiting time interval until the next maintenance of the internal combustion engine is specified, and—the internal combustion engine has a number of service-life-limiting machine elements, wherein for the at least one service-life-limiting machine element a remaining service life is forecast and the service-life-limiting time interval is determined therefrom. 124-. (canceled)25. A method for operating an internal combustion engine with a motor , comprising a movable engine part and at least one engine element that holds said movable engine part and which is subject to wear , thee method comprising the steps of:specifying, for operation of the internal combustion engine, a service-life-limiting time interval until a next maintenance operation on the internal combustion engine, wherein the internal combustion engine comprises a number of service-life-limiting engine elements; wherein, for at least one of the service-life-limiting engine elements, a remaining service life is predicted and, from this, the service-life-limiting time interval is determined;identifying at least one wear parameter, which tribologically determines the remaining service life of the service-life-limiting engine element, for wear of the engine element;assigning to a number of usage conditions of the internal combustion engine respective parameter values which are operatively related to the wear of the service-life-limiting engine element; ...

Sensor Device

The present invention intends to provide a liquid sensor device that achieves both the improvement of durability and the improvement of property determination accuracy. The liquid sensor device includes: an electrode pair that is formed on a sensor board and covered by an insulating protective film ; a resistance measurement part that supplies AC current to the electrode pair to measure the resistance value of oil ; a parasitic capacitance storage part that holds the parasitic capacitance Cs of the electrode pair ; and a property determination part that, on the basis of the resistance value R and the parasitic capacitance Cs, determines the deterioration of the oil 1. A sensor device comprising:a first electrode pair that is formed on a board and covered by an insulating protective film;a resistance measurement part that supplies AC current to said first electrode pair to measure a resistance value of a medium around said first electrode pair;a storage part that holds parasitic capacitance of said first electrode pair; anda property determination part that, on a basis of said resistance value and said parasitic capacitance, determines a property of said medium.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , comprisinga measurement error correction part that, on a basis of said parasitic capacitance, corrects a measurement error of said resistance value, whereinsaid property determination part determines the property of said medium on a basis of said resistance value after the correction.3. The sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinsaid resistance measurement part measures impedance of said first electrode pair at a time of supplying AC current having a frequency of 5 kHz or less.4. The sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinsaid parasitic capacitance has a value measured as impedance of said first electrode pair at a time of supplying the AC current to said first electrode pair that is not close to said medium.5. The sensor device comprising according to :a ...

DETERIORATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, DETERIORATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

A deterioration estimation device includes a storage device and an execution device. The storage device is configured to store mapping data defining a mapping that outputs an output variable indicating the degree of deterioration of oil when an input variable is input. The mapping includes, as the input variable, a color variable that is a variable indicating a color of the oil and a hydrogen ion variable that is a variable indicating a hydrogen ion concentration of the oil. The execution device is configured to execute an acquisition process that is a process of acquiring the input variable and a calculation process of inputting the input variable acquired through the acquisition process to the mapping to output a value of the output variable. 1. A deterioration estimation device that is applied to a vehicle equipped with a hydraulic device configured to supply oil and that is configured to estimate a degree of deterioration of the oil , the deterioration estimation device comprising:a storage device configured to store mapping data defining a mapping that outputs an output variable indicating the degree of deterioration of the oil when an input variable is input, the mapping including, as the input variable, a color variable that is a variable indicating a color of the oil and a hydrogen ion variable that is a variable indicating a hydrogen ion concentration of the oil; andan execution device configured to execute an acquisition process that is a process of acquiring the input variable and a calculation process of inputting the input variable acquired through the acquisition process to the mapping to output a value of the output variable.2. The deterioration estimation device according to claim 1 , wherein the mapping includes claim 1 , as the input variable claim 1 , a foreign matter amount variable indicating an amount of foreign matter contained per unit volume of the oil.3. The deterioration estimation device according to claim 2 , wherein the foreign matter ...

OIL RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENGINES

An oil recirculation system for an engine is disclosed. The oil recirculation system includes a first conduit coupled to the engine to receive an oil and a second conduit coupled to the engine to supply the oil to the engine. The oil recirculation system further includes a filtering device disposed between the first and second conduits. The filtering device includes a first housing member defining a first chamber therein. The first chamber is in fluid communication with the first conduit. The filtering device further includes a second housing member removably coupled to the first housing member and defines a second chamber therein. The second chamber is in fluid communication with the second conduit. The first and second chambers together define a passage to receive the oil therethrough. The filtering device further includes a filter member disposed in the passage to filter the oil flowing therethrough. 1. An oil recirculation system for an engine comprising:a first conduit coupled to the engine to receive an oil therethrough;a second conduit coupled to the engine to supply the oil to the engine; and a first housing member defining a first chamber therein, the first chamber being in fluid communication with the first conduit;', 'a second housing member removably coupled to the first housing member, the second housing member defining a second chamber therein, the second chamber being in fluid communication with the second conduit, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber together define a passage to receive the oil therethrough; and', 'a filter member disposed in the passage to filter the oil flowing therethrough., 'a filtering device disposed between the first conduit and the second conduit, the filtering device comprising2. The oil recirculation system of further comprising a first coupling member configured to be coupled with a first flange portion defined adjacent to a first end of the first housing member claim 1 , wherein the first coupling member is ...

METHOD FOR MONITORING THE OPERATING STATE OF AN OVERPRESSURE VALVE

The invention relates to a method for monitoring the operating state of an overpressure valve of a turbine engine, the turbine engine comprising a fluid circuit, at least one pressure sensor for the fluid in the fluid circuit, a temperature sensor for the fluid in the fluid circuit, said overpressure valve being configured to limit the maximum fluid pressures in the fluid circuit, and the method comprising the following steps:—(E) determining an opening or closing indicator of the overpressure valve on the basis of the change in the fluid pressure over time;—(E) determining an operating state of the valve as a function of a fluid threshold temperature and of the determined opening or closing indicator of the overpressure valve. 1. A method for monitoring the operating state of a turbomachine pressure relief valve , the turbomachine comprising a fluid circuit , at least one fluid pressure sensor in the fluid circuit , a fluid temperature sensor in the fluid circuit , said pressure relief valve being configured to limit the maximum fluid pressures in the fluid circuit and to open if the fluid temperature is smaller than a threshold fluid temperature , and the method comprising the following steps:{'b': '2', '(E) determining an indicator of opening or closing of the pressure relief valve from the temporal evolution of the fluid pressure;'}{'b': '3', '(E) determining an operating state of the valve as a function of a fluid temperature measured by the fluid sensor, of a fluid threshold temperature and of the determined indicator of opening or closing of the pressure relief valve.'}22. The method for monitoring the operating state of a turbomachine pressure relief valve according to the preceding claim , wherein the step (E) of determining an indicator of opening or closing of the pressure relief valve is carried out as a function of the derivative or of the second derivative of the fluid pressure as a function of time.32. The method for monitoring the operating state of ...

SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

System includes a sensor operably coupled to a device body. The sensor includes a sensing region and at least one resonant inductor-capacitor-resistor (LCR) circuit. The sensing region is configured to be placed in operational contact with an industrial fluid. The at least one resonant LCR circuit is configured to generate an electrical stimulus that is applied to the industrial fluid via electrodes at the sensing region. The device body includes one or more processors configured to receive an electrical signal from the sensor that is representative of a resonant impedance spectral response of the sensing region in operational contact with the industrial fluid responsive to the electrical stimulus. The one or more processors are further configured to analyze the resonant impedance spectral response and determine both a water concentration in the industrial fluid and an aging level of the industrial fluid based on the resonant impedance spectral response.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN OPERATIVE CONDITION OF A MACHINE

A system includes a sensor, one or more processors, a transmitter, and a capacitance control structure. The sensor is configured to contact a fluid and measure a characteristic of the fluid. The one or more processors are operably coupled to the sensor. The one or more processors are configured to generate one or more data signals representative of the characteristic of the fluid that is measured by the sensor. The transmitter is operably coupled to the one or more processors. The transmitter is configured to wirelessly communicate the one or more data signals to a remote reader. The capacitance control structure is configured to one or more of reduce or isolate sensor capacitance of the sensor from the one or more processors.

Synchronization of lubricant system service

A fluid delivery system for an internal combustion engine and a method of monitoring the fluid delivery system are described. The systems and methods monitor and determine various fluid quality parameters and filter element pressure drop, which can be used to determine real-time estimates of remaining useful life for both the filter element and the fluid. The respective remaining useful life calculations are used by the described systems and methods to determine change intervals for the fluid and the filter element. The change intervals can be synchronized by the systems and methods to reduce the amount of down time due to servicing of the fluid delivery system.

SHOVEL

A shovel includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body turnably attached to the lower traveling body, an automatic greasing device mounted on the upper turning body, and a control device configured to control the automatic greasing device. The control device is configured to control timing to start greasing by the automatic greasing device based on the past operating condition of the shovel. 1. A shovel comprising:a lower traveling body;an upper turning body turnably attached to the lower traveling body;an automatic greasing device mounted on the upper turning body; anda control device configured to control the automatic greasing device,wherein the control device is configured to control timing to start greasing by the automatic greasing device based on a past operating condition of the shovel.2. The shovel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device is configured to control timing to end the greasing by the automatic greasing device based on the past operating condition of the shovel.3. The shovel as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe control device is configured to start next greasing when an elapsed time since ending the greasing reaches a predetermined time, andthe elapsed time includes an elapsed time during which a drive source of the shovel is stopped.4. The shovel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device is configured to change a greasing interval according to the past operating condition of the shovel.5. The shovel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the past operating condition of the shovel is a number of non-operating days claim 1 , a cumulative idling time claim 1 , an excavation time claim 1 , or a cumulative time for which a predetermined engine mode is selected.6. The shovel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device is configured to start the greasing when a non-greasing time reaches a first set time and end the greasing when a greasing time reaches a second set time claim 1 , and to start the greasing at a time of ...

ACTIVE MONITORING OF HEAVY WEIGHT LUBRICATION OIL

A system for wellbore operations can be adapted to generate an alarm signal upon ingress of a contaminant into a heavy weight lubrication oil of an equipment prior to operational failure of the equipment. In an embodiment, the system can include a sensor. In an embodiment, the sensor can be adapted to sense a viscosity of the heavy weight lubrication oil, a density of the heavy weight lubrication oil, a dielectric of the heavy weight lubrication oil, a temperature of the heavy weight lubrication oil, or a combination thereof. 1. A system for wellbore operations comprising:an equipment having a heavy weight lubrication oil;a sensor disposed on the equipment, the sensor adapted to sense a condition of the heavy weight lubrication oil; anda logic element in communication with the sensor, the logic element adapted to receive a signal from the sensor containing an information regarding the condition of the heavy weight lubrication oil.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is fully disposed within the equipment.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is adapted to sense:a viscosity of the heavy weight lubrication oil;a density of the heavy weight lubrication oil;a dielectric of the heavy weight lubrication oil;a temperature of the heavy weight lubrication oil; ora combination thereof.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is adapted to actively sense the condition of the heavy weight lubrication oil.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is adapted to sense the condition of the heavy weight lubrication oil at least 1 time per minute.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the logic element comprises a software adapted to generate an alarm signal upon ingress of a contaminant into the equipment.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the software is programmable to receive an accepted value claim 6 , and wherein the software is adapted to compare the signal against the accepted value.8. The ...

VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM

A system detects a parameter and generates a first trip plan to automatically control the vehicle according to a first trip plan. A controller is connected to a sensor and configured to receive the parameter. The controller is configured to generate a new trip plan or modify the first trip plan into a modified trip plan based on at least one of a cumulative damage or an end of life date. A new trip plan or the modified trip plan is configured, during operation of the vehicle according to the new trip plan or the modified trip plan, for at least one of an adjustment in velocity or avoiding one or more operating conditions of the vehicle, relative to the first trip plan. 1. A system comprising:a sensor configured to measure one or more parameters of operation of one or more propulsion systems of a vehicle system; anda controller configured to identify one or more high-stress events of the one or more propulsion systems based on the one or more parameters that are measured, the controller being configured to calculate or obtain a cumulative usage of a component of the one or more propulsion systems based at least in part on the one or more high-stress events that are identified, and to determine a health status, predict an end of life date, or both of the component of the one or more propulsion systems based at least in part on the cumulative usage that is calculated.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to generate a trip plan claim 1 , and optionally to change one or more operational settings during a trip claim 1 , for the vehicle system based at least in part on the health status of the component.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically schedule repair claim 1 , maintenance claim 1 , or inspection of the component based on one or both of the health status that is determined and the end of life date that is predicted.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle system includes plural vehicles claim ...

Machine lubricant additive distribution systems and methods

A lubricant additive dispensing system includes a cartridge defining an inner cavity to house at least one additive material section and a release opening in communication with a lubrication circulation system of a machine. The lubricant additive dispensing system also includes a spring element arranged to bias the at least one additive material section towards the release opening and a release lever arranged to selectively retain the at least one additive material sections within the cartridge. The lubricant additive dispensing system further includes an actuator coupled to the release lever wherein actuation of the release lever ejects a next one of the at least one additive material sections into the lubrication circulation system.

Liquid Filter Fuel Consumption Estimation

A system and method for monitoring the negative impact of a filtration system on the fuel economy of an internal combustion engine. A filter monitoring controller receives engine operating parameters of the internal combustion engine. The filter monitoring controller determines an amount of power generated by the internal combustion engine based at least in part on the engine operating parameters. The filter monitoring controller determines a filter hydraulic power consumption of a filtration system providing a fluid to the internal combustion engine. The filter monitoring controller determines a fuel economy impact of the filtration system on the internal combustion engine based at least in part on the filter hydraulic power consumption of the filtration system. The filter monitoring controller compares the fuel economy impact of the filtration system to a threshold fuel economy impact to determine whether a filter element of the filtration system requires servicing. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:determining, by a controller, a filter power consumption of a filtration system providing a fluid to an internal combustion engine;determining, by the controller, a fuel economy impact of the filtration system on the internal combustion engine based at least on the filter power consumption of the filtration system;comparing, by the controller, the determined fuel economy impact to a threshold fuel economy impact to determine whether the filtration system requires servicing; andgenerating, by the filter monitoring controller, an alert indicating that the filtration system requires servicing in response to the determined fuel economy impact being greater the threshold fuel economy impact.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the filter power consumption is determined claim 22 , by the controller claim 22 , based also on information related to the internal combustion engine and engine operating parameters of the internal combustion engine.24. The method of claim 22 , ...

Internal combustion engine parts diagnostics method

An internal combustion engine and a method wherein an oil filter is installed with a main filter element and a filter element for a pressure relief valve, then said oil filter is removed after use. The filter is opened and the filtered-out products are analyzed resulting from wear with respect to the qualitative and quantitative composition thereof and to ascertain the engine parts to which the products belong. During operation it is possible to determine the degree of wear of the parts and to increase the ecological and technical safety of the method.

Autonomous oil change system

An oil change system. The oil change system includes an evacuation system, a refill system, one or more sensors and a control circuit. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configure to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the evacuation system, the refill system and the one or more sensors, and is configured to automatically identify the vehicle, determine a type, a viscosity and a volume of oil associated with the vehicle and control a volume of new oil added to the vehicle.

Sensing system and method

A sensor system includes a multi-frequency sensor assembly including a single sensor body housing with a sensing region circuit and a sensor reader disposed in the sensor body. The sensor body is configured to be in operational contact with a fluid. The sensing region circuit is configured to generate different electric fields having different frequencies in the fluid. The sensor reader includes one or more processors configured to examine one or more impedance responses of the sensing region circuit at different frequencies and to determine one or more properties of the fluid based on the one or more impedance responses that are examined.

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF VEHICLES USING OLFACTION

A vehicle system includes: at least one of: (a) a particulate matter sensor configured to measure an amount of particulate within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; and (b) a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor configured to measure an amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a control module configured to, based on at least one of the amount of particulate and the amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle, diagnose at least one of: a characteristic of the vehicle; presence of a chemical in the passenger cabin of the vehicle; occurrence of an event within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a remaining life of engine oil of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle system , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a particulate matter sensor configured to measure an amount of particulate within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; and', 'a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor configured to measure an amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and'], '#text': 'at least one of:'}{'claim-text': ['a characteristic of the vehicle;', 'presence of a chemical in the passenger cabin of the vehicle;', 'occurrence of an event within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and', 'a remaining life of engine oil of the vehicle.'], '#text': 'a control module configured to, based on at least one of the amount of particulate and the amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle, diagnose at least one of:'}2. The vehicle system of wherein the control module is configured to store the diagnosis in memory of the vehicle.3. The vehicle system of wherein the control module is configured to transmit the diagnosis to a remote device.4. The vehicle system of wherein the control module is configured to transmit the diagnosis to the remote device via a wireless transceiver of the vehicle.5. The vehicle system of wherein the control module is configured to transmit the diagnosis to the remote device via a wired connection between the remote device and a port of ...

METHOD OF DIAGNOSING A LUBRICATION SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE

A method of diagnosing a lubrication system of an engine includes controlling an oil pump with a control signal. The control signal is a command having a value for a desired lubrication fluid pressure from the oil pump for a current operating state of the engine. A processing unit compares the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine to a threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine. When the processing unit determines that the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine deviates from the threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine, the processing unit analyzes the value of the control signal to identify a fault in the lubrication system. 1. A method of diagnosing a lubrication system of an engine , the method comprising:controlling an oil pump with a control signal, wherein the control signal is a command having a value for a desired lubrication fluid pressure from the oil pump for a current operating state of the engine;comparing the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine to a threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine, with a processing unit, to determine if the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine is substantially equal to the threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine, or if the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine deviates from the threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine; andanalyzing the value of the control signal, with the processing unit, to identify a fault in the lubrication system, when the value of the control signal for the current operating state of the engine deviates from the threshold control value for the current operating state of the engine.2. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein analyzing the value of the control signal to identify a ...

LUBRICANT HEALTH AND SERVICE DETERMINATION

A method is disclosed that includes determining a current level of a plurality of lubricant parameters present in a portion of lubricant, comparing the current level of each of the plurality of lubricant parameters to a threshold value corresponding to each of the plurality of lubricant parameters, analyzing a priority of each of the lubricant parameters, and determining a health status of the lubricant in response to the comparing and the analyzing. 1. A method , comprising:categorizing lubricant parameters into a plurality of priority groups, wherein the priority groups are determined in response to a criticality of the lubricant parameters on at least one of a lubricant performance and a component life;analyzing a sample of lubricant;assigning an indicator value to each of the lubricant parameters in response to the analyzing;comparing the indicator values to predetermined threshold values; anddetermining a health status in response to the comparing and the priority groups corresponding to the lubricant parameters.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold value is a threshold range.3. The method of claim 1 , further including determining at least one of a maintenance service claim 1 , a maintenance schedule claim 1 , and a remaining useful lubricant life in response to the health status.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the health status further includes determining a lubricant health status and a mechanical health status claim 1 , the lubricant health status being independent of the mechanical health status.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the mechanical health status further includes categorizing a particulate count in a first priority group and assigning an indicator value to the particulate count.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein categorizing the particulate count further includes categorizing at least one of a total metal content claim 5 , a metal content of a plurality of individual elements claim 5 , and a metal content ...

Systems and Methods for Determining a Remaining Life of Fluid Onboard a Machine

Systems and methods for determining the remaining life of a fluid onboard a machine are disclosed. One method includes determining a dielectric constant of a fluid, determining an estimate of a remaining useful life of the fluid based at least on the determined dielectric constant of the fluid, and transmitting an indicator representing the estimate of the remaining useful life of the fluid. 1. A method for determining a remaining life of a fluid onboard a machine , the method comprising:receiving, from a dielectric sensor onboard a machine, a dielectric constant of a fluid onboard the machine;determining an estimate of a remaining useful life of the fluid based at least on the received dielectric constant of the fluid; andtransmitting an indicator representing the estimate of the remaining useful life of the fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluid comprises an engine oil claim 1 , a transmission fluid claim 1 , or a hydraulic fluid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimate of the remaining useful life of the fluid is expressed in terms of a percentage or a time period.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the estimate of the remaining useful life of the fluid comprises correlating the dielectric constant with an oxidation of the fluid.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a temperature profile of the fluid claim 1 , wherein the determining the estimate of the remaining useful life of the fluid is based at least on the determined temperature profile.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is transmitted to an interface onboard the machine.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is transmitted to an interface external to the machine.8. A system for determining a remaining life of a fluid onboard a machine claim 1 , the system comprising:a sensor configured to determine a dielectric constant of a fluid; anda controller configured to receive or access the determined ...

Monitoring and Prognostic System and Method for Determining a Remaining Useful Life of Lubricant in Wet Clutch Transmissions

A system and a method for monitoring a lubricant in a transmission are provided. The system comprises a first speed sensor, a temperature sensor, and a processing unit. The first speed sensor is positioned adjacent a first clutch, which forms a portion of the transmission. The first speed sensor is configured to detect a rotational difference between portions of the first clutch. The temperature sensor is disposed within the transmission. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the lubricant. The processing unit is in communication with the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor. In response to information from the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor, the processing unit determines a condition of the lubricant used in the transmission. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for monitoring a lubricant in a transmission , the system comprising:a first speed sensor positioned adjacent a first clutch forming a portion of the transmission, the first clutch comprising a driven portion and a non-driven portion, the first speed sensor configured to detect a rotational difference between the driven portion and the non-driven portion of the first clutch;a temperature sensor disposed within the transmission, the temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the lubricant; anda processing unit in communication with the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor, wherein in response to information from the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor, the processing unit determines a condition of the lubricant used in the transmission.22. The system for monitoring the lubricant in the transmission according to claim 21 , wherein the processing unit determines a viscosity of the lubricant used in the transmission in response to information from the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor.23. The system for monitoring the lubricant in the transmission according to claim 22 , wherein the processing unit determines a quality of ...

MACHINE OIL ANALYZER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device at least one computing device configured to monitor a machine oil by performing actions including: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the machine oil; determining a temperature-based remaining life for the machine oil based upon a temperature measurement of the machine oil; calculating a contamination factor of the machine oil based upon a contamination sample of the machine oil; determining an updated ideal life remaining for the machine oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and determining an actual life remaining for the machine oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor. 1. A system comprising: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the machine oil;', 'determining a temperature-based remaining life for the machine oil based upon a temperature measurement of the machine oil;', 'calculating a contamination factor of the machine oil based upon a contamination sample of the machine oil;', 'determining an updated ideal life remaining for the machine oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and', 'determining an actual life remaining for the machine oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor., 'at least one computing device configured to monitor a machine oil by performing actions including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine the life loss factor according to the following:{'br': None, 'life loss factor=[initial ideal remaining life: temperature-based remaining life]×contamination factor.'}3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine an elapsed time between samplings of the machine oil based upon a sample frequency of the ...

WIND TURBINE LUBRICATING OIL ANALYZER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a wind turbine by performing actions including: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the wind turbine; determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil; calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil; determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor. 1. A system comprising: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the wind turbine;', 'determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil;', 'calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil;', 'determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and', 'determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor., 'at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a wind turbine by performing actions including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine the life loss factor according to the following:{'br': None, 'life loss factor=[initial ideal remaining life:temperature-based remaining life]×contamination factor.'}3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one computing device is further ...

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE LUBRICATING OIL ANALYZER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from an industrial machine by performing actions including: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the industrial machine; determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil; calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil; determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor. 1. A system comprising: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the industrial machine;', 'determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil;', 'calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil;', 'determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and', 'determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor., 'at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from an industrial machine by performing actions including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine the life loss factor according to the following:life loss factor=[initial ideal remaining life:temperature-based remaining life]×contamination factor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one computing device ...

TRANSPORTATION MACHINE LUBRICATING OIL ANALYZER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a transportation machine by performing actions including: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the transportation machine; determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil; calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil; determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor. 1. A system comprising: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the transportation machine;', 'determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil;', 'calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil;', 'determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and', 'determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor., 'at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a transportation machine by performing actions including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine the life loss factor according to the following:{'br': None, 'life loss factor=[initial ideal remaining life:temperature-based remaining life]×contamination factor.'}3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

RECIPROCATING ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL ANALYZER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a reciprocating engine by performing actions including: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the reciprocating engine; determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil; calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil; determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor. 1. A system comprising: determining an initial ideal remaining life for the lubrication oil from the reciprocating engine;', 'determining a temperature-based remaining life for the lubrication oil based upon a temperature measurement of the lubrication oil;', 'calculating a contamination factor of the lubrication oil based upon a contamination sample of the lubrication oil;', 'determining an updated ideal life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the contamination factor, the initial ideal remaining life, and the temperature-based remaining life; and', 'determining an actual life remaining for the lubrication oil based upon the updated ideal life remaining and a life loss factor., 'at least one computing device configured to monitor a lubrication oil from a reciprocating engine by performing actions including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computing device is further configured to determine the life loss factor according to the following:life loss factor=[initial ideal remaining life:temperature-based remaining life]×contamination factor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one computing ...

DETECTION OF FUEL CONTAMINATION IN LUBRICATING OIL

A method for measuring fuel contamination in oil that uses a material in contact with oil whereby fuel intrusion into the oil will change the electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties of the material as compared to the same electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties of the material when in contact only with mineral or synthetic oil only. 1. A method for measuring oil quality , the method comprising:measuring a property of a material in contact with oil;comparing the measured property of the material in contact with the oil against a previously measured property of the same material;identifying a change in the measured property of the material as compared to the previously measured property of the material, wherein the change indicates fuel intrusion into and contamination of the oil.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measured property of the material shows intolerance of the material to fuel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material includes polystyrene.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the material softens in the presence of fuel.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the material is Noryl.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material includes silicone.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the material that includes silicone swells or dissolves in the presence of fuel.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein the material is silicone doped with other substances.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is physically small enough to be placed in a sensing element.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is deposited over a conductive or semi-conductive material.11. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having embodied thereon a program executable by a processor to perform a method for measuring oil quality claim 1 , the method comprising:measuring a property of a material in contact with oil with one or more sensors in communication with the processor;comparing the measured property of the material in contact with the oil ...

MULTI-MODAL FLUID CONDITION SENSOR PLATFORM AND SYSTEM THEREOF

This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. The mass and level of the fluid may also be monitored on an on-going basis. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification. 1. An integrated system for continuous monitoring of multiple properties of a fluid derived from measurements from a plurality of sensor modalities within a fluid-based closed-system environment.2. The integrated system of claim 1 , wherein said system is an in-motor lubrication monitoring system.3. The integrated system of claim 1 , wherein said monitoring is real-time.4. The integrated system of claim 1 , additionally comprising a remotely located receiver unit.5. The integrated system of claim 1 , built into the form factor of a standard size and shaped oil drain plug found within a reciprocating engine oil drain pan claim 1 , wherein said system is remotely located from said receiver unit claim 1 , conveying monitoring information from said system to said receiver unit by data telemetry.6. The integrated system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor modalities comprise at least two of electrical claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , magnetic claim 1 , optical claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , and ...

GREASE EVALUATION

Methods of evaluating viscous compositions are disclosed. The methods may be used to evaluate degradation levels of lubricants including grease. The methods may include preparing a surface for testing by leveling and flattening a viscous composition, placing a drop of a liquid on the flattened leveled surface, evaluating the observed contact angle between the drop and the surface, and then comparing the observed contact angle to a reference contact angle. 1. A method of evaluating lubricant comprising:a. acquiring a sample of a mechanically used grease from a mechanical device;{'claim-text': ['i. orienting a portion of the sample to level and', 'ii. flattening the portion of the sample;'], '#text': 'b. preparing a grease surface for testing by'}c. placing a drop of a liquid on the grease surface;d. evaluating an observed contact angle between the drop and the grease surface; ande. comparing the observed contact angle to a reference contact angle;f. wherein the mechanically used grease is degraded as compared to a pristine grease of the same type.2. The method of wherein the mechanically used grease has experienced bleed off as compared to the pristine grease of the same type.3. The method of wherein the mechanically used grease has experienced oxidation as compared to the pristine grease of the same type.4. The method of wherein the mechanically used grease has experienced mechanical degradation as compared to the pristine grease of the same type.5. The method of wherein the mechanically used grease has experienced contamination as compared to the pristine grease of the same type.6. The method of wherein the mechanically used grease has experienced water contamination as compared to the pristine grease of the same type.7. The method of wherein the observed contact angle correlates with the kinematic viscosity of the mechanically used grease across varying degradation levels for a degradation type wherein the degradation type is selected from bleed off claim 1 , ...

Apparatus and method for liquid condition assessment for a multimode operational system

The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for liquid condition assessment in a liquid lubrication system for a work system operable in at least two different modes, the method comprising measuring monitored liquid condition data, determining a current operating modes of the work system, then based on the current operating modes selecting a corresponding model, modeling corresponding simulated liquid condition data based on the model, assessing the liquid condition by comparing the monitored liquid condition data with the simulated liquid condition data thereby providing a significantly normal distributed data set for the liquid condition assessment.

FILTER DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGNOSTICS

Various systems and methods are provided for a lubricant filter. In one example, a method for a lubricant filter comprises indicating a condition of the filter based on a difference between a measured pressure differential and an expected pressure differential during select conditions in which all lubricant pumped by a pump upstream of the filter flows into the filter. 114-. (canceled)15. An oil circuit , comprising:a pump configured to pump oil through the oil circuit;a filter downstream of the pump;a differential pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure differential across the filter;a filter bypass valve configured to bypass oil around the filter for oil pressures greater than or equal to a setpoint; and determine an expected pressure differential across the filter; and', 'indicate a condition of the filter based on a difference between the measured pressure differential and the expected pressure differential, the condition being one of a nominal condition and a degraded condition., 'during select conditions,'}, 'a controller comprising a processor and computer-readable storage holding instructions executable by the processor to16. The oil circuit of claim 15 , wherein during the select conditions oil pumped by the pump flows entirely into the filter and does not bypass the filter via the filter bypass valve claim 15 , the instructions being further executable to:responsive to opening of the filter bypass valve, determine the setpoint of the filter bypass valve based on output from the differential pressure sensor;indicate that the setpoint is faulted high if the setpoint exceeds an upper threshold; andindicate that the setpoint is faulted low if the setpoint falls below a lower threshold.17. The oil circuit of claim 15 , further comprising a pressure relief valve interposed between the pump and the filter claim 15 , wherein during the select conditions the oil pumped by the pump flows entirely into the filter and not through the pressure relief valve.18. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING ENGINE OIL HEALTH

A system includes a sensor that may measure one or more engine oil parameters to assess engine oil health of an engine and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor and that may receive a signal from the sensor. The signal is representative of a real-time measurement of the one or more engine oil parameters. The processor may also estimate the one or more engine oil parameters over time via an adaptive predictive model associated with the one or more engine oil parameters to generate estimated data and reconcile the real-time measurement and the estimated data to generate an integrated engine oil degradation model and predict engine oil remaining useful life based on the integrated engine oil degradation model and one or more condemn limits associated with the one or more engine oil parameters. 1. A system , comprising:a sensor configured to measure one or more engine oil parameters to assess engine oil health of an engine; and receive a signal from the sensor, wherein the signal is representative of a real-time measurement of the one or more engine oil parameters;', 'estimate the one or more engine oil parameters over time via an adaptive predictive model associated with the one or more engine oil parameters to generate estimated data;', 'reconcile the real-time measurement and the estimated data to generate an integrated engine oil degradation model and predict engine oil remaining useful life based on the integrated engine oil degradation model and one or more condemn limits associated with the one or more engine oil parameters., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor comprises a tangible claim 1 , non-transitory claim 1 , machine-readable media storing the adaptive predictive model claim 1 , the integrated engine oil degradation model claim 1 , and the condemn limits.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to apply a filter to reconcile the real-time ...

Fluid Monitoring and Management Devices

A fluid monitoring and management device that includes a housing with a fluid passageway. The fluid monitoring and management device further includes a fluid property sensor with a sensing element in the fluid passageway. A valve is in the fluid passageway of the fluid monitoring and management device. A removable bottle mount is aligned with the valve to be selectively in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. 116-. (canceled)17. A fluid monitoring and management device comprising:a housing comprising a fluid passageway;a fluid property sensor comprising a sensing element in the fluid passageway;a valve in the fluid passageway; anda removable bottle mount aligned with the valve to be selectively in fluid communication with the fluid passageway.18. The device of wherein the valve comprises a needle extending into the removable bottle mount.19. The device of wherein the removable bottle mount comprises a lower body portion of the valve structure.20. The device of wherein the removable bottle mount comprises a sealing surface of the valve relative to the fluid passageway.21. The device of wherein the removable bottle mount comprises:a vent; andan air filtration mechanism for the vent.22. The device of further comprising a sample bottle threaded into the removable bottle mount claim 17 , the removable bottle mount comprising mating threads undersized relative to mating threads of the sample bottle.2326-. (canceled) This application does not claim priority from any other application.The subject matter of this application relates to fluid monitoring and management devices, systems and methods.Fluids and liquids are the “life blood” of equipment and machinery having moving components. How goes the fluids/liquids, goes the equipment/machinery. That is, the health of the equipment/machinery depends on the fluids/liquids. Exemplary fluids/liquids utilized in equipment/machinery include fuel (i.e. diesel, kerosene, gasoline, etc.); fluid lubricants such as grease and ...

Grease oxidation

Apparatus includes a pivotable, cradling framework that can hold a rotatable bomb instrument, which can include a hollow cylinder and a grease rack. This may be employed to effect a significantly improved version of the ASTM D942 Test Method. The same is useful in measurement of grease oxidation. 1. Apparatus comprising a pivotable , cradling framework that can hold a rotatable bomb instrument.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable bomb instrument includes a bottom and a cylindrical chamber about a chamber axis that is set at an acute angle with respect to the bottom; and the pivotable claim 1 , cradling framework permits the cylindrical chamber of the rotatable bomb instrument to be tipped to a vertical position with respect to the chamber axis thereof.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pivotable claim 2 , cradling framework includes a stationary member and a pivoting instrument support claim 2 , which are connectable to one another by a pivot and are pivotable with respect to one another through the pivot.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the stationary member includes at least one stationary side support extending to the pivot; and the pivoting instrument support includes at least one pivotable side support extending to the pivot claim 3 , and at least one of a bottom support and a rear support connectable to the at least one pivotable side support.5. The pivoting claim 3 , cradling framework of claim 3 , wherein a hollow claim 3 , annular type claim 3 , cylindrical insert is inserted in the cylindrical chamber claim 3 , and a grease rack holding a plurality of dishes as at least one dish for containing a grease sample claim 3 , in a vertically stacked configuration claim 3 , is inserted in the hollow claim 3 , annular type claim 3 , cylindrical insert.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pivotable claim 1 , cradling framework includes a stationary member and a pivotable instrument support claim 1 , wherein:the stationary member ...

SHARED OIL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENGINE COMPONENT AND A GENERATOR

A method of distributing oil to a component within a gas turbine engine includes directing a first oil flow from an oil source to an engine component and back to the oil source, directing a second oil flow from the oil source to a generator driven by the engine and back to the oil source, monitoring a parameter of the second oil flow downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source, detecting a contaminant in the second oil flow based on the parameter, and reducing the second oil flow to the generator when the contaminant is detected without reducing the first oil flow to the engine component. A shared oil system for a component of a gas turbine engine and a generator driven by the gas turbine engine is also discussed. 1. A method of distributing oil within a gas turbine engine , the method comprising:directing a first oil flow from an oil source to an engine component of the gas turbine engine and back to the oil source;directing a second oil flow from the oil source to a generator driven by the gas turbine engine and back to the oil source;monitoring a parameter of the second oil flow downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source;detecting a contaminant in the second oil flow based on the parameter; andreducing the second oil flow to the generator without reducing the first oil flow to the engine component when the contaminant is detected.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein directing the first oil flow from the oil source to the engine component and directing the second oil flow from the oil source to the generator are performed in parallel.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , wherein directing the first oil flow from the engine component back to the oil source and directing the second oil flow from the generator back to the oil source are performed through a common fluid path.4. The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising generating a warning signal upon detection of the contaminant.5. The method as defined in claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A FLUID

System () for inspecting oil, which comprises a cell () through which oil () flows through a pipe. Inside said cell () the system comprises a lighting system () based on at least one LED diode and configured to supply a beam of white light to the flow of oil (); a diffuser () situated between the lighting system () and the flow of oil (), configured to provide homogeneous lighting to the lit area; an image capture system () situated on the opposite side of the pipe through which the oil () flows in respect of the lighting system () and configured to capture a sequence of images of the oil which flows inside said pipe; a lens () situated between the image capture system () and the flow of oil (), configured to focus the captured images; a calibration device () situated between the lens () and the flow of oil (); a processor () configured to process said sequence of images and to determine the presence of particles and bubbles and a degradation value of the oil. 118282802811828280. A system ( , ) for inspecting oil , which comprises a cell () through which oil () flows through a pipe , the system ( , ) being characterised in that it comprises inside said cell ():{'b': 284', '281, 'a lighting system () based on at least one LED diode and configured to supply a beam of white light to the flow of oil ();'}{'b': 286', '284', '281, 'a diffuser () situated between the lighting system () and the flow of oil (), configured to provide homogeneous lighting to the lit area;'}{'b': 282', '382', '281', '284, 'an image capture system (, ) situated on the opposite side of the pipe through which the oil () flows in respect of the lighting system () and configured to capture a sequence of images of the oil that flows inside said pipe;'}{'b': 283', '282', '281, 'a lens () situated between the image capture system () and the flow of oil (), configured to focus the captured images;'}{'b': 287', '283', '281, 'a calibration device () situated between the lens () and the flow of oil (); and ...

Method and Device for Acquiring the Oil Temperature in an Internal Combustion Engine

Various embodiments include a method for determining the temperature of an engine oil in an internal combustion engine comprising: acquiring a value of a parameter characterizing a current operating point of the internal combustion engine; and calculating the temperature of the engine oil using an oil temperature model. The oil temperature model depends at least in part on dilution of the engine oil caused by different components in the engine oil and accounts for modified heating behavior of the engine oil based on the dilution. 1. A method for determining the temperature of an engine oil in an internal combustion engine , the method comprising:acquiring a value of a parameter characterizing a current operating point of the internal combustion engine;calculating the temperature of the engine oil using an oil temperature model;wherein the oil temperature model depends at least in part on dilution of the engine oil caused by different components in the engine oil and accounts for modified heating behavior of the engine oil based on the dilution.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining the different components using an oil-dilution model.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:determining the input masses for individual components; andassigning a boiling characteristic curve for each input mass to a value memory of a control device;wherein the control device controls operation of the internal combustion engine based on the modelled oil temperature.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising acquiring a correction factor for the modelled oil temperature towards low values claim 3 , using the boiling characteristic curves.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising including at least one variable selected from the group consisting of: coolant temperature claim 1 , air mass flow claim 1 , intake manifold pressure claim 1 , and air/fuel ratio as a parameter characterizing a current operating point of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FLUID ORIGIN

A system for determining an origin of a fluid from a machine may include a spectral measurement device configured to generate spectral data for a fluid, and a transmitter in communication with the spectral measurement device and configured to transmit the spectral data. The system may also include a receiver in communication with the transmitter and configured to receive a transmission indicative of the spectral data from the transmitter. The system may further include a processor in communication with the receiver and configured to cause execution of an analytical model configured to determine, based at least in part on the spectral data, fluidic information related to the fluid, the fluidic information including an indication of an origin of the fluid. The system may also include an output device in communication with the processor and configured to output the indication of the origin of the fluid. 1. A system for determining an origin of a fluid from a machine , the system comprising:a spectral measurement device configured to generate spectral data for a fluid;a transmitter in communication with the spectral measurement device and configured to transmit the spectral data;a receiver in communication with the transmitter and configured to receive a transmission indicative of the spectral data from the transmitter;a processor in communication with the receiver and configured to cause execution of an analytical model configured to determine, based at least in part on the spectral data, fluidic information related to the fluid, the fluidic information including an indication of an origin of the fluid; andan output device in communication with the processor and configured to output the indication of the origin of the fluid.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spectral measurement device comprises an infrared spectrometer configured to generate a transmittance spectrum for the fluid.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the analytical model includes a fluidic ...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC OF ENGINE OIL QUALITY BY USING A TRANSFER FUNCTION WITH A PLURALITY OF FLUID PROPERTY SENSORS

A system and method for measuring engine oil quality is disclosed. The system and method include: a plurality of sensors detecting oil quality data; and a processor in communication with the plurality of sensors to receive the oil quality data and adapted to execute a transfer function to output qualitative and quantitative measurements with respect to contamination of the oil based upon the oil quality data. 1. A system for measuring engine oil quality comprising:a plurality of sensors for detecting oil quality data; anda processor in communication with the plurality of sensors to receive the oil quality data and adapted to execute a transfer function to output qualitative and quantitative measurements with respect to contamination of the oil based upon the oil quality data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality sensors include any combination of an oil temperature sensor; an oil density sensor; an oil dielectric constant sensor; and an oil viscosity sensor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said processor executes instructions to classify oil quality for each of the plurality of sensors into a plurality of categories based on the qualitative and quantitative measures.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of categories include a high contamination category claim 2 , a medium contamination category and a low contamination category.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the qualitative and quantitative measures comprise any and any combination of fuel contamination; soot contamination; and water contamination.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the qualitative and quantitative measures are compared to a plurality of reference tables; wherein the oil quality is determined based upon the comparison.7. A computer implemented method for measuring engine oil quality comprising:detecting oil quality data; andutilizing a computer to execute a transfer function to output qualitative and quantitative measurements with respect to contamination of the oil based ...

VEHICULAR FLUID CAPTURE SYSTEM

A proactive, prophylactic vehicle fluid capture system that embodies an inflatable air-diaper disposed under the engine. The inflatable air-diaper is deployed upon an indication of a sufficient crash event, wherein the deployed inflatable air-diaper catches the above-mentioned vehicular fluid prior to contact with the surrounding ground, thereby lessening the negative environmental impact and clean-up time resulting from the crash event. The inflatable air-diaper may deploy with peripheral sidewalls to facilitate the retention of the hazardous fluid on the inflatable air-diaper. The inflatable air-diaper is made of material adapted to absorb these hazardous vehicular fluids 1. A fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event comprising:an inflatable air-diaper movable from a pre-crash length to a post-crash length extending between and beyond a rearmost end and a forwardmost end of a pre-crash engine, underneath thereof.2. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 1 , wherein the pre-crash length extends one-quarter to one-half that of the post-crash length.3. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 1 , wherein the pre-crash length does not extend to a mid-point of the pre-crash engine.4. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 1 , wherein the post-crash length has a plurality of sidewalls inflated along a periphery thereof claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sidewalls extends upward.5. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of sidewalls is deflated along the pre-crash length.6. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable air-diaper is made of a fluid-absorbent material.7. The fluid capture system for a vehicle experiencing a crash event of claim 1 , further comprising a crash sensor operatively associated with the inflatable air- ...

SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system includes one or more processors and a resonant sensor that contacts oil within an engine of a vehicle system. The sensor generates electrical stimuli at different times during an operational life of the engine. Each electrical stimulus has multiple different frequencies applied to the oil. The one or more processors receive electrical signals representing impedance responses of the oil to the electrical stimuli. The one or more processors determine a concentration of a polar analyte in the oil at the different times based on the impedance responses and calculate a degradation value for the engine based on the polar analyte concentration. Responsive to the degradation value exceeding a designated degradation threshold, the one or more processors at least one of schedule maintenance for the vehicle system, provide an alert to schedule maintenance for the vehicle system, or prohibit operation of the vehicle system until maintenance is performed. 1. A system comprising:a resonant sensor configured to be in contact with oil within an engine of a vehicle system, the sensor including electrodes and a sensing region circuit that is configured to generate electrical stimuli at different times during an operational life of the engine, each electrical stimulus having multiple different frequencies that are applied to the oil via the electrodes; andone or more processors configured to receive multiple electrical signals from the resonant sensor, the electrical signals representative of impedance responses of the oil to the electrical stimuli, the one or more processors configured to analyze the impedance responses and determine a concentration of a polar analyte in the oil at each of the different times based on the impedance responses, the one or more processors further configured to calculate a degradation value for the engine based on the concentration of the polar analyte in the oil,wherein, responsive to the degradation value exceeding a designated degradation ...

System and Process of Utilizing Oil Quality Analysis and Dissolved Gas Analysis to Detect Early Stage Problems in Oil Filled Electrical Apparatuses

A system and a process for detecting early stage electrical components problems with an analysis system is disclosed. The system process includes determining an oil quality of the oil of an electrical component using the analysis system. The system the process further including determining dissolved gases in the oil of the electrical component using the analysis system, processing and analyzing the oil quality and the dissolved gases using the analysis system, and determining whether there are problems in the electrical component using the analysis system. 1. A system for detecting early stage electrical component problems comprising:an oil quality analysis device configured to determine an oil quality of an oil of an electrical component in response to periodic sampling;a dissolved gas analysis device configured to determine dissolved gases in the oil of the electrical component in response to periodic sampling; andan analysis device configured to process and analyze the oil quality determined by the oil quality analysis device and the dissolved gases determined by the dissolved gas analysis device, the analysis device further configured to determine whether there are problems in the electrical component based on predetermined user configurable parameters.2. The system according to wherein the dissolved gas analysis device comprises at least one of a gas chromatograph claim 1 , flame ionization detector claim 1 , a thermal conductivity detector claim 1 , a methanizer claim 1 , at least one specific solid-state gas sensor claim 1 , and a multiple gas extractor.3. The system according to wherein the dissolved gas analysis device is configured to determine at least one of concentration levels of gas and a nitrogen—oxygen ratio.4. The system according to wherein the oil quality analysis device is configured to determine at least one of an acidity of the oil claim 1 , an interfacial tension of the oil claim 1 , a particle count in the oil claim 1 , permittivity of the ...

OIL FILTER WITH IMPENDING AND FULL-BYPASS INDICATORS

A removable oil filter system includes an oil filter mount, an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount, an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, and a full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount. The impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system. The full-bypass indicator is capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system. 1. A removable oil filter system , comprising:an oil filter mount;an oil filter element removably connected to the oil filter mount;an impending-bypass indicator connected to the oil filter mount and in fluid communication with an oil in the oil filter system, wherein the impending-bypass indicator is capable of reporting an impending-bypass condition of the oil filter system; anda full-bypass indicator in fluid communication with the oil filter mount and capable of reporting a full-bypass condition of the oil filter system.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the impending-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the impending-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the impending-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , an on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or a remote computer monitoring system communicably coupled to the the full-bypass indicator claim 1 , wherein the full-bypass indicator is configured to transmit the full-bypass condition to the display claim 1 , the on-board computer monitoring system claim 1 , or the remote computer monitoring system.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an oil pressure regulator in ...

Apparatus for Identifying Fluid of a Removable Fluid Container and Method of Use

An apparatus comprising: an identity determiner configured to determine an identity of a removable fluid container; a characteristic determiner configured to obtain a first characteristic based on testing the fluid of the fluid container; a data obtainer configured to obtain a second characteristic based on the identity; and a processor configured to control a fluid provider to provide fluid from the removable fluid container based on the comparison of the first characteristic and the second characteristic.

ELECTROSTATIC VARNISH AND PRECURSOR DETECTION IN LUBRICANTS

Methods are provided for in-situ detection of varnish and/or deposit precursors in a lubricant in a lubricating environment. An electrostatic accumulator can be used within a lubricating environment to enhance accumulation of varnish and/or deposit precursors on portions of the electrostatic accumulator. The deposits accumulated on the electrostatic accumulator can then be characterized in-situ. The potential difference across portions of the electrostatic accumulator can cause an enhanced rate of deposit accumulation on the electrostatic accumulator, which can facilitate characterization of the tendency of a lubricant to accumulate deposits in the lubricating environment. 1. A method for characterizing a lubricant oil in a lubricating environment , comprising:passing a lubricant oil through a volume in a lubricating environment, the volume having a surface comprising an electrostatic accumulator;applying, while passing the lubricant oil through the volume in the lubricating environment, a potential difference between at least a first portion of the electrostatic accumulator and a second portion of the electrostatic accumulator for a measurement period of time;characterizing, after the measurement period of time, at least a portion of the electrostatic accumulator while maintaining the electrostatic accumulator as a surface of the volume in the lubricating environment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein characterizing the at least a portion of the electrostatic accumulator comprises optical characterization claim 1 , mechanical characterization claim 1 , electrical characterization claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein characterizing the at least a portion of the electrostatic accumulator comprises characterizing the first portion of the electrostatic accumulator claim 1 , characterizing the second portion of the electrostatic accumulator claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein characterizing the at least ...

SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING A MECHANICAL DAMAGE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DUE TO AN INEFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE ENGINE ITSELF

System for preventing a mechanical damage of an internal combustion engine, due to an inefficient lubrication of the engine itself, comprising means for measuring or estimating a pressure of a lubrication circuit (P) of the internal combustion engine, processing means (ECU) configured to activate means for preventing a mechanical damage of the internal combustion engine (E) at each starting of the latter, until said pressure is below a predetermined threshold. 1. System for preventing a mechanical damage of an internal combustion engine , due to an inefficient lubrication of the engine itself , comprising means for measuring or estimating a pressure of a lubrication circuit (P) of the internal combustion engine , processing means (ECU) configured to activate means for preventing a mechanical damage of the internal combustion engine (E) at each starting of the latter , until said pressure is below a predetermined threshold.2. System according to claim I , wherein said prevention means comprise:a light or a message indicating a condition of “vehicle not ready” and/ormeans for limiting a torque delivered by the internal combustion engine and/ormeans for limiting the maximum revolutions per minute of the internal combustion engine and/or of a respective turbo-supercharging unit and/ormeans for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation valve between the exhaust pipe upstream of the turbine and the intake pipe downstream of the compressor and/ormeans for controlling an air limiting valve (throttle) on the intake pipe,in order to reduce the number of revolutions per minute of the turbo-supercharging unit.3. System according to claim 2 , wherein when said prevention means comprise means for limiting a maximum number of revolutions per minute of the internal combustion engine claim 2 , said limiting means are configured to force the speed of rotation of the engine to a fixed rpm value claim 2 , or to a value given by the following formula:{'br': None, 'i': C', 'f', 'P,T, 'rpm ...

Apparatus and Method

An apparatus comprising: an identity determiner configured to determine an identity of a removable fluid container; a characteristic determiner configured to obtain a first characteristic based on testing the fluid of the fluid container; a data obtainer configured to obtain a second characteristic based on the identity; and a processor configured to control a fluid provider to provide fluid from the removable fluid container based on the comparison of the first characteristic and the second characteristic. 1. An apparatus comprising:an identity determiner configured to determine an identity of a removable fluid container removed from a vehicle in which it has been used to supply fluid to a fluid circulation system of the vehicle;a characteristic determiner configured to obtain a first characteristic based on testing the fluid of the fluid container;a data obtainer configured to obtain a second characteristic based on the identity;and a processor configured to control a fluid provider to provide fluid from the removable fluid container based on the comparison of the first characteristic and the second characteristic.2. The apparatus of wherein the data obtainer is configured to obtain the second characteristic from a data store based on the identity.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the data store.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the data obtainer is configured to communicate with the data store over a network to obtain the second characteristic.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second characteristic comprises an operational history of a vehicle during the time period the removable fluid container was installed in the vehicle.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic determiner is configured to determine the first characteristic via an interface of the removable fluid container.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic determiner is configured to remove at least a portion of the ...

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DISSOLVED GAS AND OIL IMMERSED TRANSFORMER HAVING THE SAME

An apparatus for measuring dissolved gas includes a body having an internal space, a separator installation part provided in the body and having a separator allowing a dissolved gas to pass therethrough and blocking insulating oil installed therein, and a sensor installation part provided in the body and allowing a gas sensor measuring dissolved gas separated by the separator to be installed therein, wherein the separator installation part and the sensor installation part are configured in such a manner that the separator and the gas sensor are independently installed in the body or separated from the body. According to the apparatus for measuring dissolved gas, a gas sensor may be manufactured to be standardized, and excellent compatibility with respect to various types of gas sensors may be provided. 1. An apparatus for measuring dissolved gas , the apparatus comprising:a body having an internal space;a separator installation part provided in the body and having a separator allowing a dissolved gas to pass therethrough and blocking insulating oil, installed therein; anda sensor installation part provided in the body and allowing a gas sensor measuring dissolved gas separated by the separator to be installed therein,wherein the separator installation part and the sensor installation part are configured in such a manner that the separator and the gas sensor are independently installed in the body or separated from the body.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a connection part provided in the body and connecting the body to a casing of a transformer.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , whereinthe separator partitions the internal space into an insulating oil accommodation space and a gas collection space,the connection part is provided on the insulating oil accommodation space side, andthe gas collection space is provided on the sensor installation part side.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a valve member coupled to the casing of the transformer ...

ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE

A device is provided, which controls a vehicle-mounted engine provided with an engine body with a plurality of cylinders, a plurality of independent intake passages, each connected to the engine body so as to communicate with a combustion chamber of each cylinder via an intake port, and a surge tank connected to an upstream end of each independent intake passage. The device includes a phase changer, an ambient temperature sensor, and a controller configured to acquire an amount of condensate water existing in the surge tank. When the engine is stopped in a situation where the ambient temperature is lower than a given reference temperature and the condensate water amount is above a given reference amount, the controller controls the phase changer so that a lift amount of an intake valve in each cylinder of the stopped engine becomes outside a given minute lift range.

FILTER ELEMENT SENSOR MODULE HAVING PROCESSING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CAPABLILITIES

A filter element sensor module having a housing, a sidewall of the housing including a recessed portion. The sensor module including a sensor assembly being provided within the housing about a sensor port interface being provided at one end of the housing. The sensor module also including processing circuitry being configured to receive signals from the sensor assembly and communication module, the communication module being configured to transmit one or more sensed parameters from the sensor assembly. 1. A filter element sensor module , the module comprising:a housing, the housing having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an annular sidewall and being provided with a sensor port interface about a first end and being open at a second end, the second portion being open at a first end and being closed about a second end, an annular sidewall of the second portion having a recessed portion, wherein a perimeter of the first end of the second portion corresponds in shape with a perimeter of the second end of the first portion so as to form an internal cavity in a mated state;a sensor assembly being provided about the sensor port interface being provided within the housing;processing circuitry being configured to receive signals from the sensor assembly;a communication module being operatively connected to the processing circuitry, the communication module being configured to transmit one or more sensed parameters from the sensor assembly; anda sealing member being configured to seal between the first portion of the housing and the second portion of the housing in the mated state.2. The filter element sensor module of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more apertures provided through a sidewall of the second portion of the housing; anda plurality of indicator lights being provided on the processing circuitry being configured to indicate a status of the filter element sensor module;wherein the sealing member is configured to be translucent, and ...

Data collection from auxiliary controller area network devices

Systems and methods are provided for enabling communication, without breaching the engine firewall, between a datalogger located on one side of the firewall and one or more sensor devices that are located on the opposite side of the firewall. The systems and methods described herein can allow a transmitting node (i.e., a transmitting datalogger) to transmit collected data (from an auxiliary sensor) to a receiving node (i.e., a receiving datalogger) while reducing or minimizing various difficulties associated with addition of an auxiliary sensor in the engine environment. The transmission of data from the transmitting node to the receiving node can correspond to wired data communication or wireless data communication.

Method for determining a fuel fraction in oil

A method for determining a fuel fraction in the oil of an oil circuit ( 6 ), in particular in oil of an oil circuit ( 6 ) of an internal combustion engine ( 7 ), wherein a variably adjustable oil delivery pump ( 1 ) is provided in the oil circuit, which oil delivery pump can be actuated by means of a control unit ( 4 ), wherein the control unit performs an adjustment of parameters and/or adaptation values of the oil delivery pump as a function of the viscosity of the oil, wherein a determination of the fuel fraction in the oil is performed on the basis of the parameters and/or adaptation values.

CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

A controller for a vehicle is configured to execute a lubricating oil degradation degree acquisition process that calculates a degradation degree of a lubricating oil that lubricates an internal combustion engine, a battery degradation degree acquisition process that calculates a degradation degree of a battery, and an oil change time calculation process that calculates an oil change time for the lubricating oil from the degradation degree of the lubricating oil and the degradation degree of the battery. The oil change time calculation process includes calculating the oil change time so as to become earlier as the degradation degree of the battery increases. 1. A controller for a vehicle , the vehicle including an internal combustion engine , a motor that starts the internal combustion engine , and a battery that supplies power to the motor , wherein the controller is configured to execute:a lubricating oil degradation degree acquisition process that calculates a degradation degree of a lubricating oil that lubricates the internal combustion engine;a battery degradation degree acquisition process that calculates a degradation degree of the battery; andan oil change time calculation process that calculates an oil change time for the lubricating oil from the degradation degree of the lubricating oil and the degradation degree of the battery, andthe oil change time calculation process includes calculating the oil change time so as to become earlier as the degradation degree of the battery increases.2. The controller according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is configured to execute an ambient temperature acquisition process that obtains a predicted temperature outside the vehicle when the internal combustion engine is started next, andthe controller executes the oil change time calculation process when the predicted temperature is lower than a preset specific temperature.3. The controller according to claim 2 , whereinthe vehicle includes an ambient temperature ...

LIQUID DETERIORATION DETERMINATION DEVICE AND HYDRAULIC UNIT

A liquid deterioration determination device includes a light receiver and a determination unit. The light receiver receives detection light transmitted through a liquid or detection light reflected by the liquid. The determination unit determines a degree of deterioration of the liquid. The light receiver outputs first and second detection values. The first detection value represents an amount of a light component of a first color included in the detection light transmitted through the liquid or the detection light reflected by the liquid. The second detection value represents an amount of a light component of a second color included in the detection light transmitted through the liquid or the detection light reflected by the liquid. The second color is different from the first color. The determination unit determines the degree of deterioration of the liquid based on a ratio of the second detection value to the first detection value. 1. A liquid deterioration determination device comprising: detection light transmitted through a liquid or', 'detection light reflected by the liquid; and, 'a light receiver configured to receive'} a first detection value representing an amount of a light component of a first color included in the detection light transmitted through the liquid or the detection light reflected by the liquid and', 'a second detection value representing an amount of a light component of a second color included in the detection light transmitted through the liquid or the detection light reflected by the liquid, the second color being different from the first color, and, 'a determination unit configured determine a degree of deterioration of the liquid, the light receiver being configured to output'}the determination unit being configured determine the degree of deterioration of the liquid based on a ratio of the second detection value to the first detection value.2. The liquid deterioration determination device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

METHOD OF MEASURING VOID FRACTION

An oil void fraction is measured by a simple way. A method of measuring an oil void fraction comprises a step of obtaining each oil void fraction of a plurality of sample oils, the void fraction thereof already-known, that are introduced into a closed space, compressing each sample oil with a predetermined pressure and measuring a volume change of the sample oil when compressed, and obtaining a calibration line for each sample oil, that is a linear function by connecting values represented by a product of the pressure at 0 kPa and the volume change plotted against the pressure when it is compressed to the predetermined pressure, a step of obtaining a value of a test oil sample having an unknown void fraction, that is represented by a product of the pressure at 0 kPa and the volume change plotted against the pressure when it is compressed to the predetermined pressure; and a step of determining the unknown void fraction of the test oil sample by comparing the value of the test sample oil to the calibration line of each sample oil. 1. A method of measuring an oil void fraction , comprising:a step of introducing an oil having bubbles mixed therewith into a closed space, compressing the oil, and then measuring a bulk modulus of the oil having the bubbles;a step of referring to a predetermined oil bulk modulus of the oil which does not have the bubbles, which has been measured beforehand; anda step of determining the oil void fraction of the oil having the bubbles based on a ratio of the measured bulk modulus with respect to the referred bulk modulus.2. A method of measuring an oil void fraction , comprising:a step of obtaining each oil void fraction of a plurality of sample oils, the void fraction thereof already-known, that are introduced into a closed space, compressing each sample oil with a predetermined pressure and measuring a volume change of the sample oil when compressed, and obtaining a calibration line for each sample oil, that is a linear function by ...

CALIBRATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A LUBRICATION OIL METAL DEBRIS SENSOR

A calibration method and system for a lubrication oil metal debris sensor includes applying an excitation to the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated, obtaining a second output signal from the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated based on a test metal ball with a known diameter, and determining a sensitivity characteristic parameter of the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated according to the diameter of the test metal ball with the known diameter, the second output signal, and a preset data processing model. Large particulate metal balls with large diameter are used as calibration particles. The calibration performed by the combination of the particulate metal ball and the data processing model helps when the signal processing circuit cannot be matched with the actual performance of the sensor and avoids an underestimation of the monitoring capability of the lubrication oil metal debris sensor. 1. A method for calibrating a lubrication oil metal debris sensor , comprising the following steps:applying an excitation to the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated;obtaining a second output signal from the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated based on a test metal ball with a known diameter; anddetermining a sensitivity characteristic parameter of the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated according to the diameter of the test metal ball with the known diameter, the second output signal, and a preset data processing model.2. The method for calibrating a lubrication oil metal debris sensor of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining output signal characteristics of the metal balls with different preset diameter ranges according to the preset data processing model and the sensitivity characteristic parameter of the lubrication oil metal debris sensor to be calibrated; andbuilding a feature table, as a calibration result, with the output signal characteristics of the metal balls with ...

AUTOMATIC LUBRICATOR FOR LUBRICATING AN OBJECT

An automatic lubricator for lubricating an object is described, which comprises a housing with a coupling section configured to couple with a lubricant container containing a lubricant, wherein the lubricant container comprises a rotatable shaft with a piston to dispense the lubricant from an output of the lubricant container. The lubricator further comprises an electric motor configured to drive the rotatable shaft of the lubricant container during at least one lubrication action, such that at least a part of the lubricant is dispensable from the lubricant container during the at least one lubrication action, and a control circuitry for controlling the electric motor. Therein, the control circuitry is configured to determine a back electromotive force, BEMF, generated by the electric motor during at least a part of the at least one lubrication action, and to determine, based on the determined BEMF, at least one lubrication parameter indicative of the at least one lubrication action. 1. An automatic lubricator for lubricating an object , the lubricator comprising:a housing with a coupling section configured to couple with a lubricant container containing a lubricant, wherein the lubricant container comprises a rotatable shaft with a piston to dispense the lubricant from an output of the lubricant container;an electric motor configured to drive the rotatable shaft of the lubricant container during at least one lubrication action, such that at least a part of the lubricant is dispensable from the lubricant container during the at least one lubrication action; and determine a back electromotive force, BEMF, generated by the electric motor during at least a part of the at least one lubrication action; and', 'determine, based on the determined BEMF, at least one lubrication parameter indicative of the at least one lubrication action., 'a control circuitry for controlling the electric motor, wherein the control circuitry is configured to2. The lubricator according to ...

Fluid analysis and monitoring using optical spectrometry

Systems, methods, and computer-program products for fluid analysis and monitoring are disclosed. Embodiments include a removable and replaceable sampling system and an analytical system connected to the sampling system. A fluid may be routed through the sampling system and data may be collected from the fluid via the sampling system. The sampling system may process and transmit the data to the analytical system. The analytical system may include a command and control system to receive and store the data in a database and compare the data to existing data for the fluid in the database to identify conditions in the fluid. Fluid conditions may be determined using machine learning models that are generated from well-characterized known training data. Predicted fluid conditions may then be used to automatically implement control processes for an operating machine containing the fluid.

SYSTEM AND SENSOR UNIT FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID CONDITION

The present invention relates to a sensing unit for monitoring the condition of a liquid, the sensing unit comprising at least one sensor and an evaluation unit. The sensing unit is adapted to measure two or more parameters of the liquid by use of at least one sensor, where the parameters relate to at least liquid degradation or wear debris particle generation. The at least one sensor is adapted to provide at least two signals, each signal providing its values in a fashion suitable for developing a mean value and a variance different from zero over a course of at least two measurements. The evaluation unit is adapted to correlate the measured signals, and to evaluate the condition of the liquid by comparing the measured at least two parameters. Thereby, a reliable monitoring system giving continual feed-back on the performance of the lubricant and the machine in an auto-correlated manner is obtained, thus allowing continual adjustments to improve uptime and machine life. 1. A sensing unit for monitoring the condition of a liquid , said sensing unit comprising:at least one sensor interface, said at least one sensor interface configured to measure two or more unfiltered raw signals, the unfiltered raw signals corresponding to at least two different physical parameters of a liquid, wherein said physical parameters relate to at least one of liquid degradation or wear debris particle generation, each unfiltered raw signal providing a mean value and a non-zero variance over a course of at least two measurements, the at least one sensor interface further configured to transmit said unfiltered raw signals as unfiltered transmission signals to said evaluation unit, each transmission signal being equal to a raw signal and having a variance equal to the non-zero variance of one of the unfiltered raw signals; andan evaluation unit operatively coupled to the at least one sensing unit, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to evaluate a condition of the liquid by inter- ...

Diagnosing Device for On-Load Tap Changing Apparatus, Diagnosing Method for On-Load Tap Changing Apparatus, and Diagnosing Device for Transformer

There is provided a diagnosing device for an on-load tap changing apparatus of a transformer, which can diagnose the degradation degree of insulating oil at high accuracy by a relatively simple device configuration. A diagnosing device for an on-load tap changing apparatus has an insulating oil tank in which insulating oil is sealed, a changeover switching device that is disposed within the insulating oil tank and performs the tap changing operation of a tap winding, a tap selector that selects the tap position of the tap winding, and a polarity (transposition) changer that inverts the polarity of the tap winding or a winding connected to the tap winding. The diagnosing device includes an arc discharge light detector that detects arc discharge light that is emitted at changing the tap position of the tap selector. The degradation degree of the insulating oil is diagnosed based on the arc discharge light detected by the arc discharge light detector. 1. A diagnosing device for an on-load tap changing apparatus having an insulating oil tank in which insulating oil is sealed , a changeover switching device that is disposed within the insulating oil tank and performs the tap changing operation of a tap winding , a tap selector that selects the tap position of the tap winding , and a polarity (transposition) changer that inverts the polarity of the tap winding or a winding connected to the tap winding ,wherein the diagnosing device includes an arc discharge light detector that detects arc discharge light that is emitted at changing the tap position of the tap selector, andwherein the degradation degree of the insulating oil is diagnosed based on the arc discharge light detected by the arc discharge light detector.2. The diagnosing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the diagnosing device includes a wavelength detector that detects the wavelength of the arc discharge light detected by the arc discharge light detector, and an intensity detector that detects the intensity ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ACTIVE OIL SEPARATOR AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING OIL

A method for operating an active oil separator for separating oil from exhaust air of a crankcase of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine. An engine operating state of the internal combustion engine is detected. A first SET rotational speed of the oil separator is determined as a function of the detected engine operating state and a first characteristic map. A maximum SET rotational speed of the oil separator is determined as a function of the first SET rotational speed by the determination device. A preferred SET rotational speed is determined on the basis of the maximum SET rotational speed by a determination device. An electric motor is controlled to drive the oil separator at the preferred SET rotational speed by a control device. A device is also provided for separating oil from exhaust air of a crankcase of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine. 1. A method for operating an active oil separator for separating oil from exhaust air of a crankcase of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine , the method comprising:detecting an engine operating state of the internal combustion engine via a detection device, the engine operating state being determined by an engine load and/or an engine speed of the internal combustion engine;determining, via a determination device, a first SET rotational speed of the oil separator as a function of the detected engine operating state and a first characteristic map, wherein the first characteristic map specifies the first SET rotational speed of the oil separator as a function of the engine operating state;determining a maximum SET rotational speed of the oil separator as a function of the first SET rotational speed by means of the determination device in such a manner that the maximum SET rotational speed is at least as high as the first SET rotational speed;determining a preferred SET rotational speed on the basis of the maximum SET rotational speed via the determination device such that the ...

State monitoring device of cutting fluid using odor sensor

When machining a workpiece by a machine tool by cutting, a cutting fluid is sprayed to a workpiece machining region. Above a surface of the cutting fluid in a cutting fluid tank, an odor sensor for detecting the odor emitted by the cutting fluid is disposed in the space defined the surface of the cutting fluid in the cutting fluid tank and a cover. Based on the odor detected by the odor sensor, deterioration of the cutting fluid is determined.

MULTI-MODAL FLUID CONDITION SENSOR PLATFORM AND SYSTEM THEREFOR

This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification. 126-. (canceled)27. An integrated system for continuous monitoring of multiple properties of a fluid derived from measurements from a plurality of sensor modalities within a fluid-based closed-system environment.28. The integrated system of claim 27 , wherein said system is an in-motor lubrication monitoring system.29. The integrated system of claim 27 , wherein said monitoring is real-time.30. The integrated system of claim 27 , built into the form factor of a standard size and shaped oil plug element found within a reciprocating engine oil drain plug claim 27 , wherein said system is remotely located from a display and processing unit by wired or wireless data telemetry.31. The integrated system of claim 27 , additionally comprising a remotely located processing and display unit.32. The integrated system of claim 27 , wherein the sensor modalities comprise at least two of electrical claim 27 , temperature claim 27 , magnetic claim 27 , optical and pressure sensors.33. The integrated system of claim 27 , wherein at least one of the sensor modalities comprises an ...

Controller, vehicle, storage medium, and operation method of controller

A controller includes: a control unit configured to detect, based on information from a sensor mounted on a vehicle, a first event indicating that engine oil is discharged from an engine of the vehicle, or a second event indicating that the engine is replenished with engine oil; and a storage unit configured to store the result of detection by the control unit as a history of oil change.

Method and Device for Operating an Internal Combustion Engine

An internal combustion engine has a crankcase and a crankcase ventilation system having a switchable shut-off valve, and sensors that detect different operating parameters of the engine, including a load variable of the engine. An estimated load parameter is determined based on the different detected operating parameters using a dynamic model, and a corrective value of a characteristic value is determined as a function of a deviation between the estimated load variable and the detected load variable. To implement a diagnosis, diagnosis switching cycle(s) are controlled, in which the shut-off valve is set to a closed switched position for a first time and set to an open switched position for a second time. A diagnosis value representative of a shut-off valve being in a correct or incorrect state is determined based on a change to the corrective value in response to the one or the plurality of diagnosis switching cycles.

Filter Element with a Bypass Duct as well as Filter Assembly with a Filter Element

A filter element for filtering a liquid medium has end plates and a filter material arranged between the end plates and flowed through by the liquid medium in a flow direction radial to a longitudinal axis of the filter element. A clean chamber is arranged in the flow direction downstream of the filter material and connected with an outlet of the filter element. A bypass duct for the liquid medium is provided that is fluidically connected by a bypass valve with the clean chamber. The bypass duct has an inlet in the first end plate. A support device is integrally formed on the first end plate and extends along the longitudinal axis away from the first end plate into the filter element interior. A sieve in the bypass duct separates solid materials from the liquid medium passing through the bypass duct. The sieve is attached to the support device. 1. A filter element for filtering a liquid medium , the filter element comprising:a first end plate and a second end plate;a filter material arranged between the first and second end plates and adapted to be flowed through by the liquid medium in a flow direction that is radial to a longitudinal axis of the filter element;a clean chamber arranged in the flow direction downstream of the filter material and connected fluidically with an outlet of the filter element;a bypass duct for the liquid medium, the bypass duct fluidically connected by a bypass valve with the clean chamber, and the bypass duct comprising an inlet that is embodied by the first end plate;a support device integrally formed on the first end plate and extending along the longitudinal axis of the filter element away from the first end plate into an interior of the filter element;a sieve disposed in the bypass duct and adapted to separate solid materials from the liquid medium passing through the bypass duct, wherein the sieve is attached to the support device.2. The filter element according to claim 1 , wherein the sieve is injection-molded onto the support ...

A TRANSPORTABLE SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING LUBRICANT TO A LUBRICATION TARGET AND PARTS THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a transportable system for delivering lubricant to a target, more specifically for lubricating machine parts and/or for re-filling a central or a de-central lubricating system. Further, the present invention relates to parts of the transportable system, the parts being a pressure releasing coupling, a gear pump and/or a high pressure pump. 2. The pressure releasing coupling according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the pressure releasing element comprises a hollow section such that the lubricant is guided within at least part of the hollow section and inside the pressure releasing element.3. The pressure releasing coupling according to claim 2 , wherein the hollow section is open-ended in one end of the pressure releasing element claim 2 , such that the first outlet is formed by the pressure releasing element.4. The pressure releasing coupling according to claim 2 , wherein the pressure releasing element comprises at least two side holes such that the pressure releasing element is configured for guiding the lubricant into the hollow section via at least a first side hole and out of the hollow section to the second outlet via at least a second side hole.5. The pressure releasing coupling according to claim 2 , wherein the pressure releasing element comprises more than two side holes claim 2 , such as more than four side holes claim 2 , such as more than six holes claim 2 , such as eight holes claim 2 , such that the pressure releasing element is configured for guiding the lubricant into the hollow section via at least two first side holes claim 2 , such as via at least three first side holes claim 2 , such as via four first side holes claim 2 , and out of the hollow section to the second outlet via at least two second side holes claim 2 , such as via at least three second side holes claim 2 , such as via four second side holes.6. The pressure releasing coupling according to claim 5 , wherein the at least two first side holes ...

Oil carryover reduction system

A system determines which propulsion-generating vehicle or vehicles in a group of propulsion-generating vehicles have an increased risk for oil carryover during operation at an idle setting for at least a designated oil carryover commencement time period. The system also determines a power requirement for the group of propulsion-generating vehicles in the vehicle system. The system determines power outputs for the propulsion-generating vehicles in the group such that the propulsion-generating vehicle or vehicles having the increased risk for oil carryover do not operate at an idle setting for longer than the designated oil carryover commencement period, and that the power generated by the group of propulsion-generating vehicles meets the power requirement that is determined.

Engine Monitoring Apparatus

An engine oil tiller cap for monitoring an internal combustion engine comprises: a processor; and a sensor module comprising a pressure sensor configured to sense crankcase pressure of the internal combustion engine and to output data representative of the sensed crankcase pressure to the processor. The engine oil filler cap is configured to provide a housing for the processor. The processor is configured to determine a value representative of the firing frequency of the internal combustion engine based on the output data.

CAMSHAFT TORQUE MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENT

An arrangement for measuring torque on a camshaft includes a hub extending from a hub first end distal from the camshaft to a hub second end proximal to the camshaft. A barrel extends from a barrel first end distal from the camshaft to a barrel second end and has a barrel bore extending thereinto from the barrel second end such that the hub is received within the barrel bore in a close-sliding interface. The barrel is fixed to the hub at an interface such that relative rotation between the barrel and the hub about the axis is prevented at the interface and the close-sliding interface does not contribute to transmission of torque between the barrel and the hub. A strain gage is located on the barrel between the barrel second end and interface which varies in resistance according to a magnitude of torque transmitted between the barrel and the camshaft. 1. A camshaft torque measurement arrangement which measures torque on a camshaft which rotates about an axis , said camshaft torque measurement arrangement comprising:a hub extending along said axis from a hub first end distal from said camshaft to a hub second end proximal to said camshaft such that said hub is configured to be fixed to an axial end of said camshaft;a barrel extending along said axis from a barrel first end distal from said camshaft to a barrel second end proximal to said camshaft, said barrel having a barrel bore extending thereinto from said barrel second end such that said hub is received within said barrel bore in a close-sliding interface, wherein said barrel is fixed to said hub at a barrel to hub interface such that relative rotation between said barrel and said hub about said axis is prevented at said barrel to hub interface, and wherein said close-sliding interface does not contribute to transmission of torque between said barrel and said hub;a strain gage on said barrel between said barrel second end and said barrel to hub interface which varies in resistance according to a magnitude of ...

Evaluating Reservoir Oil Biodegradation

Upper and lower asphaltene weight fractions of fluid proximate ends of an oil column are obtained based on measured OD. Upper and lower maltene partial densities are obtained based on the asphaltene weight fractions. A maltene partial density distribution is obtained utilizing the maltene partial densities and a predetermined diffusion model. An asphaltene partial density distribution is obtained based on the maltene partial density distribution and an estimated mass density gradient. An asphaltene weight percentage is obtained based on the asphaltene partial density distribution and the mass density gradient. The asphaltene weight percentage distribution is converted to an OD distribution utilizing a predetermined correlation. An optimization then reduces differences between the OD distribution and the measured OD data to within a predetermined range to refine a biodegradation time of the predetermined diffusion model. A viscosity distribution may be obtained based on the optimized OD distribution. 1. A method , comprising:conveying a downhole tool within a wellbore, wherein the wellbore extends from a wellsite surface into a subterranean oil column, and wherein the downhole tool is in communication with surface equipment located at the wellsite surface; and measure OD of fluid at a plurality of depths within the oil column;', 'obtain upper and lower asphaltene weight fractions of fluid proximate respective ends of the oil column based on the measured OD;', 'obtain upper and lower maltene partial densities of the fluid proximate the respective oil column ends based on the respective upper and lower asphaltene weight fractions;', 'obtain a maltene partial density distribution along depth within the oil column utilizing the upper and lower maltene partial densities and a predetermined diffusion model;', 'obtain an asphaltene partial density distribution along depth within the oil column based on the maltene partial density distribution and a mass density gradient ...

Anti-Clog And Non-Metallic Debris Detector For Lubrication System Inlet

A contaminant detection system for use in a fluid distribution system includes a first detector assembly including an inlet housing and detector screen through which fluid in the fluid distribution system passes and a first sensor to detect a first type of contaminant caught in the detector screen; and a second detector assembly including a second sensor which activates when the inlet housing or detector screen is clogged to detect whether the fluid contains a second type of contaminant when the first sensor does not detect the first type of contaminant. 1. A contaminant detection system for use in a fluid distribution system , the contaminant detection system comprising:a first detector assembly including an inlet housing and detector screen through which fluid in the fluid distribution system passes and a first sensor to detect a first type of contaminant caught in the detector screen; anda second detector assembly including a second sensor which activates when the inlet housing or detector screen is clogged to detect whether the fluid contains a second type of contaminant when the first sensor does not detect the first type of contaminant.2. The contaminant detection system of claim 1 , wherein:the second detector assembly includes a check valve at an inlet through which the fluid does not pass when the inlet housing or detector screen is not clogged, and through which the fluid does pass when the inlet housing or detector screen is clogged, andthe second sensor is in communication with the check valve, the second sensor producing a signal indicative of the state of the check valve.3. The contaminant detection system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller coupled to the first and second sensors; anda display coupled to the controller;the controller generating an indication on the display in response to the first sensor and the second sensor to selectively indicate and differentiate between the first and second types of contaminant in the fluid.4. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING A CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE OF AN ENGINE

A method for performing condition-based maintenance of an engine is presented. The method includes obtaining one or more parameters corresponding to the engine. Also, the method includes determining a temperature profile corresponding to a portion of a fluid flow component based on a first parameter and one or more thermal models. The method further includes estimating a solid deposit in the portion of the fluid flow component corresponding to each cycle of the engine based on the temperature profile and deposition kinetics parameters. Further, the method includes predicting a total solid deposit in the portion of the fluid flow component based on the estimated solid deposit corresponding to each cycle of the engine. Moreover, the method includes performing the condition-based maintenance of the engine based on a value of the predicted total solid deposit. 1. A method for performing a condition-based maintenance of an engine , the method comprising:obtaining one or more parameters corresponding to the engine;determining a temperature profile corresponding to a portion of a fluid flow component in the engine based at least on one parameter of the one or more parameters and one or more thermal models;estimating a solid deposit in at least the portion of the fluid flow component corresponding to each cycle of the engine based on the temperature profile and one or more deposition kinetics parameters;predicting a total solid deposit in at least the portion of the fluid flow component based on the estimated solid deposit corresponding to each cycle of the engine; andperforming the condition-based maintenance of the engine based on the predicted total solid deposit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more parameters comprise a temperature corresponding to one or more exhaust locations of the engine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the solid deposit corresponding to each cycle of the engine comprises:obtaining the one or more deposition kinetics ...

Selection of engine maps based on in-situ detection of viscosity

Systems and methods are provided for in-situ determination of engine oil viscosity to allow for selection of an engine map by an engine control module (ECM) to match the detected viscosity. The new engine map selected based on the viscosity can correspond to an engine map based on an engine oil with a different HTHS viscosity than the prior engine map. Instead of requiring a reprogramming of an ECM when the engine oil is changed, an ECM can have access to a plurality of engine maps corresponding to different engine oils at a given HTHS viscosity and/or at different HTHS viscosities. The ability of an ECM to select an engine map corresponding to a different HTHS viscosity based on in-situ viscosity detection can allow the oil in an engine to be changed without requiring access to the ECM for reprogramming.

SHARED OIL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENGINE COMPONENT AND A GENERATOR

A method of distributing oil to a component within a gas turbine engine includes directing a first oil flow from an oil source to an engine component and back to the oil source, directing a second oil flow from the oil source to a generator driven by the engine and back to the oil source, monitoring a parameter of the second oil flow downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source, detecting a contaminant in the second oil flow based on the parameter, and reducing the second oil flow to the generator when the contaminant is detected without reducing the first oil flow to the engine component. A shared oil system for a component of a gas turbine engine and a generator driven by the gas turbine engine is also discussed. 1. A shared oil system for a component of a gas turbine engine and a generator driven by the gas turbine engine , the oil system comprising:an oil source;a first oil circulation path defining a fluid communication from the oil source to the engine component and back to the oil source;a second oil circulation path defining a fluid communication from the oil source to the generator and back to the oil source, the first and second oil circulation paths being defined at least in part in parallel from the oil source to the engine component and from the oil source to the generator;at least one pump in fluid flow communication with the first and second oil circulation paths;a detector disposed in the second oil circulation path downstream of the generator and upstream of the oil source for measuring at least one parameter indicative of a contaminant in an oil flow exiting the generator;a valve disposed in the second oil circulation path upstream of the generator between the generator and the oil source, the valve operably connected to the detector and configured to be actuable upon detection of the contaminant by the detector.2. The oil system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the valve has a valve inlet claim 1 , a first valve outlet and a second ...

OPTICAL SENSOR

Provided is a tunnel boring machine that can detect a wear condition of a disc cutter with a highly reliable configuration. The tunnel boring machine includes a measurement device. The measurement device is disposed behind the disc cutter mounted on a cutter head. The measurement device has a function as an acquisition unit that acquires cutting edge position data indicating a position of a cutting edge part of a cutter ring in the disc cutter. The tunnel boring machine further includes a DC discrimination unit that discriminates which one of a plurality of disc cutters is the disc cutter the cutting edge position data of which is acquired by the measurement device and a wear amount calculator that calculates a wear amount of the cutting edge part of the discriminated disc cutter. 1. An optical sensor comprising:a light emitting element configured to emit light;a light receiving element configured to receive the light emitted from the light emitting element, an optical path from the light emitting element to the light receiving element extending through an oil infiltrating space as a space into which oil infiltrates;a substrate on which one or both of the light emitting element and the light receiving element is or are mounted;an accommodation member including an accommodation space in which the substrate is accommodated; anda sealing resin contained in the accommodation space and sealing the substrate.2. The optical sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitting element and the light receiving element face each other with the oil infiltrating space interposed therebetween.3. The optical sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the light emitting element and the light receiving element each have oil-tightness.4. The optical sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising a reflective member configured to reflect the light emitted from the light emitting element claim 1 , whereinthe light receiving element is configured to receive the light reflected by the ...

OIL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

An oil identification system is disclosed. The oil identification system includes a parameter sensor coupled to at least one of an oil pan or an oil flow path of a machine. The oil identification system also includes an identification module. The identification module is also configured to receive a signal indicative of movement of charged particles in the oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path. The identification module is further configured to determine a resistivity of the oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path. The identification module is configured to compare the resistivity of the oil with resistivity data readings. The identification module is also configured to identify a type of oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path based on the comparison. 1. An oil identification system comprising:a parameter sensor coupled to at least one of an oil pan or an oil flow path of a machine, the parameter sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a measure of a movement of charged particles in oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path; and apply a voltage across the oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path for generating the charged particles in the oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path;', 'receive the signal indicative of the movement of the charged particles in the oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path;', 'determine a resistivity of the oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path based on the movement of the charged particles in the oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path;', 'compare the resistivity of the oil with resistivity data readings, wherein the resistivity data readings comprises a number of resistivity readings for different types of oil, each of the resistivity readings measured at a set temperature; and', 'identify a type of oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil ...

Fluid Quality Monitoring and Filtration System

A fluid filtration system may include a fluid filter assembly that includes a filter element configured to filter a fluid and a sensor probe incorporated into the fluid filter assembly. The sensor probe may include a chemically reactive material sensitive to at least one property of the fluid and at least a portion of the sensor probe may be exposed to the fluid. 1. A fluid filtration system comprising:a fluid filter assembly that includes a filter element configured to filter a fluid; anda sensor probe incorporated into the fluid filter assembly, the sensor probe mounted to an endplate of the filter element, wherein the sensor probe includes a chemically reactive material sensitive to at least one property of the fluid, wherein at least a portion of the sensor probe is exposed to the fluid.2. The fluid filtration system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one property includes at least one of a chemical concentration claim 1 , a contaminant concentration claim 1 , or a fluid parameter.3. The fluid filtration system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one property of the fluid changes at least one electrical property of the chemically reactive material.4. The fluid filtration system of claim 3 , wherein a real-time assessment of the at least one electrical property is provided by at least one of a signal processor or an engine control unit.5. The fluid filtration system of claim 3 , wherein changes in the at least one electrical property indicate at least one of a fluid quality claim 3 , a fluid chemistry claim 3 , or a chemical composition of the fluid.6. The fluid filtration system of claim 5 , wherein the fluid quality includes at least one of a soot level claim 5 , fuel concentration claim 5 , water concentration claim 5 , or an extent of at least one of additive depletion claim 5 , fluid oxidation claim 5 , nitration claim 5 , thermal degradation claim 5 , liquid contamination claim 5 , solid contamination claim 5 , or semi-solid particulate contamination.7. The ...

OIL SENSOR FOR A COMPRESSOR

An oil sensor comprising a holder to which an elongated crystal is fastened that is transparent to infrared light and with a refractive index greater than the refractive index of the oil to be examined, whereby a light source is provided in the holder at a first end of the elongated crystal for transmitting light in the infrared spectrum in the elongated crystal, and detector at a second end of the elongated crystal for measuring the intensity of the light, which during the passage through the elongated crystal undergoes total reflection at a boundary plane at least four times in succession in a contact zone where the elongated crystal comes into contact with the oil, wherein the oil sensor is further provided with at least one temperature sensor to determine the temperature of at least one of the components of the oil sensor. 143-. (canceled)44. An oil sensor comprising a holder to which an elongated crystal is fastened that is transparent to infrared light and with a refractive index greater than the refractive index of the oil to be examined , whereby a light source is provided in the holder at a first end of the elongated crystal for transmitting light in the infrared spectrum in the elongated crystal , and a detector at a second end of the elongated crystal for measuring the intensity of the light , which during the passage through the elongated crystal undergoes total reflection at a boundary plane at least four times in succession in a contact zone where the elongated crystal comes into contact with the oil to be examined , wherein the oil sensor is further provided with at least one temperature sensor to determine the temperature of at least one of the components of the oil sensor , and that the part of the light source that can emit light can be heated to a temperature of more than 400° C.45. The oil sensor according to claim 44 , wherein the part of the light source that can emit light can be heated to a temperature of more than 500° C. and preferably more ...

SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system includes a resonant sensor in contact with oil within a gearbox of a rotor system, such as a wind turbine, and one or more processors. The sensor includes electrodes and a sensing circuit that generates electrical stimuli having frequencies applied to the oil at different times during a life of the gearbox. The processors receive electrical signals from the resonant sensor representative of impedance responses of the oil to the electrical stimuli. The processors analyze the impedance responses and determine a concentration of a polar analyte in the oil at different times. The processors calculate a degradation value for the gearbox based on the concentration of the polar analyte. Responsive to the degradation value exceeding a designated threshold, the processors at least one of schedule maintenance for the rotor system, provide an alert to schedule maintenance, or prohibit operation of the rotor system until maintenance is performed. 1. A system comprising:a resonant sensor configured to be in contact with oil within a gearbox of a rotor system, the sensor including electrodes and a sensing region circuit that is configured to generate electrical stimuli at different times during an operational life of the gearbox, each electrical stimulus having multiple different frequencies that are applied to the oil via the electrodes; andone or more processors configured to receive multiple electrical signals from the resonant sensor, the electrical signals representative of impedance responses of the oil to the electrical stimuli, the one or more processors configured to analyze the impedance responses and determine a concentration of a polar analyte in the oil at each of the different times based on the impedance responses, the one or more processors further configured to calculate a degradation value for the gearbox based on the concentration of the polar analyte in the oil,wherein, responsive to the degradation value exceeding a designated degradation threshold, ...