System for virtual frost sensor
US7441453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a virtual frost sensor is disclosed including a method for operating the virtual frost sensor. The method includes determining a first temperature indicative of a fluid upstream of the component and determining a second temperature indicative of a fluid downstream of the component. The method also includes sensing at least one engine parameter and determining a first parameter as a function of the at least one engine parameter. The method further includes determining a third temperature indicative of a temperature associated with the engine component as a function of the first temperature, the second temperature, and the first parameter.
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