System and method for utilizing wear debris sensor to reduce damage and extend remaining useful life of gearboxes
US11300106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method employing wear debris sensors to monitor the operation of a lubricated mechanical system such as a gearbox (e.g., in a wind turbine), a transmission or an engine in order to control operation of the gearbox in order to reduce damage and/or extend the useful life of the gearbox.
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