Method and system for APU oil level indication
US10378692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N2250/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An auxiliary power unit (APU) oil quantity indication system and method provides a stable and accurate oil quantity indication during startup, mission duration and shutdown. The system determines a gulp value at various stages of operation, which is combined with a raw oil quantity indication to provide an indicated oil quantity.
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