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US 2010/0306140 A1Published application
Combination contaminant size and nature sensing system and method for diagnosing contamination issues in fluids
AssigneeCummins Filtration IP, Inc.
InventorBarry M. Verdegan
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Abstract
Systems and methods used to monitor a fluid where it is important to know the size, concentration and nature of particulates in the fluid. For example, the systems and method can be used to diagnose contamination issues in fluids such as fuel, lubrication, power transfer, heat exchange or other fluids in fluid systems, for example diesel engines or hydraulic systems, where contaminant particles in the fluids are of concern.
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A method of classification of contaminant particles to aid in diagnosing contamination issues in a fluid, comprising:
- creating classification categories of contaminant particles commonly found in a fluid that is to be tested for contamination;
- obtaining data relating to a characteristic of contaminant particles in a fluid sample;
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- classifying the contaminant particles in the fluid sample into the created classification categories using the obtained characteristic data.
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