Patent classifications
F01M2011/1473
A PROGNOSTICS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR PREDICTING WIND TURBINE OIL FILTER WEAR LEVEL
A method for predicting a wind turbine oil filter wear level wherein a differential pressure exists between upstream and downstream sides of the filter. The method includes extracting features from wind turbine sensor data to provide extracted data and selecting features from the extracted data that correlate with a change in the differential pressure. The method also includes estimating a filter condition by learning a filter regressive linear model that uses filter direct environment operating conditions data obtained from the extracted data. In addition, the method includes forecasting at least one operating condition scenario represented by three features obtained from the extracted data. Further, the method includes forecasting a filter wear level wherein the filter model uses the at least one forecasted operating condition scenario represented by the three features.
Fluid analysis and monitoring using optical spectroscopy
Systems, methods, and computer-program products for fluid analysis and monitoring are disclosed. Embodiments include a removable and replaceable sampling system and an analytical system connected to the sampling system. A fluid may be routed through the sampling system and data may be collected from the fluid via the sampling system. The sampling system may process and transmit the data to the analytical system. The analytical system may include a command and control system to receive and store the data in a database and compare the data to existing data for the fluid in the database to identify conditions in the fluid. Fluid conditions may be determined using machine learning models that are generated from well-characterized known training data. Predicted fluid conditions may then be used to automatically implement control processes for an operating machine containing the fluid.
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENGINES
A system includes an electronic fuel injection system of an engine, the electronic fuel injection system including an electronic governor control unit for controlling various functions of the engine.
Method and device for acquiring the oil temperature in an internal combustion engine
Various embodiments include a method for determining the temperature of an engine oil in an internal combustion engine comprising: acquiring a value of a parameter characterizing a current operating point of the internal combustion engine; and calculating the temperature of the engine oil using an oil temperature model. The oil temperature model depends at least in part on dilution of the engine oil caused by different components in the engine oil and accounts for modified heating behavior of the engine oil based on the dilution.
ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME
An eco-friendly vehicle and a transmission hydraulic pressure control method for the same are provided. The vehicle includes an oil pump that estimates an inner temperature without using a temperature sensor. The method includes determining a driver request output and determining a required hydraulic pressure corresponding to the request output. A temperature of an oil pump unit is estimated to operate an electric oil pump to supply a hydraulic pressure to a transmission, based on the required hydraulic pressure and driving status information. An output torque is then adjusted based on the estimated temperature.
Systems for in situ monitoring of working fluids and working fluid systems
A working fluid monitoring system for monitoring a working fluid of working fluid system of a piece of equipment is provided. The working fluid monitoring system can include a filter member having an inlet, an outlet, and a filter media disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The filter member can be configured to permit fluid communication of the working fluid of the working fluid system from the inlet, through the filter media, and out the outlet of the filter member. A sensor is in operable communication with the working fluid within the filter member and is configured to monitor in situ a parameter of the working fluid and/or the working fluid system.
Apparatus and Method
In one embodiment, there is provided a device for a vehicle, having: a first interface configured to couple to at least one replaceable fluid container for a vehicle comprising a battery, the first interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of the replaceable fluid container; a second interface configured to couple to an engine of the vehicle, the second interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of a fluid circulation system of the vehicle; a fluid path coupled to at least one fluid port of the first interface and at least one fluid port of the second interface; and at least one electrical pump configured to be powered and/or driven by the battery of the vehicle and to cause fluid flow.
Electronic fuel injection system and method for engines
A system for tracking oil health of an engine includes an electronic fuel injection system which includes an electronic governor control unit. The electronic governor control unit is programmed to track engine parameters, calculate oil health based on the tracked engine parameters and on engine type, and display an indication of oil health.
Equipment monitoring system
An equipment monitoring system preferably includes an electronic control device, a controller area network bus wiring harness (CAN BUS) and a plurality of sensors. The electronic control device preferably includes a software program for receiving input from the plurality of sensors. The CAN BUS wiring harness provides an interface between the electronic control device and the plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors include at least one oil temperature sensor, at least one fluid pressure sensor, at least one vibration sensor, at least one speed sensor, a moisture sensor vacuum sensor and an exhaust air temperature sensor. The software program monitors the plurality of sensors. If the operating limit of one of the plurality of sensors is exceeded, the electronic control device sets off some type of alarm. The electronic control device preferably wirelessly transmits the data received from the sensor to a remote device.
REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDING DEVICE, REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDING PROGRAM
A replacement recommending device for a lubricant in an internal combustion engine in which a liquid gasket is applied to a sealing spot includes a processing circuit configured to perform an acquisition process of acquiring temperature information regarding the lubricant in the internal combustion engine, and an output process of outputting a signal indicating that replacement of the lubricant is recommended by operating an output device when a parameter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value based on the temperature information acquired in the acquisition process, the parameter having a value that increases with an increase in a cumulative time in which a temperature of the lubricant is equal to or higher than a prescribed temperature, and the cumulative time being a cumulative time based on a time point at which the liquid gasket is applied to the sealing spot.