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Systems and methods for reliably detecting wear metal particles in lubrication systems to avoid progressive damage

US11499454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2021
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N2250/32
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses relate to a system comprising a controller comprising at least one processor coupled to a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising: determining a concentration of a plurality of wear metal particles in a lubricant for an engine system; determining a confidence parameter regarding the concentration determination; determining a filtered concentration of the plurality of wear metal particles using a baseline concentration of the plurality of wear metal particles; setting a diagnostic threshold for the plurality of wear metal particles based on the confidence parameter; and, responsive to determining that the diagnostic threshold is exceeded, providing a notification.

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