Machine condition monitoring

Inline lubricating fluid quality monitoring device 330 comprises first and second contact surfaces 302, 304 which are urged together and in cyclical relative motion. Fluid (e.g. oil) from a lubricated machine component (which, in an aspect, is operating) received at inlet 310 is delivered to between...

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Main Authors Thomas Reddyhoff, Markus Hartinger
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.05.2020
Subjects
INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MEASURING
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:Inline lubricating fluid quality monitoring device 330 comprises first and second contact surfaces 302, 304 which are urged together and in cyclical relative motion. Fluid (e.g. oil) from a lubricated machine component (which, in an aspect, is operating) received at inlet 310 is delivered to between the surfaces. A sensor detects a parameter (e.g. friction, vibration, particulates, viscosity) indicating the quality of the fluid between the surfaces. The cyclical relative motion may be oscillating, rolling and/or sliding. The force may be normal to a contact plane defined by the surfaces, the relative motion having a component in the plane. The geometry of the surfaces may simulate those of the machine component; the relative motion and force urging the surfaces together may simulate contact loading conditions. The device may be located in a machine lubrication system, but remote from the component. Fluid may flow continuously for continuous quality monitoring.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20180017806