LUBRICITY MEASUREMENT USING MEMS SENSOR
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Abstract
A system that facilitates in situ determination of lubricity in a fluid comprises a multi-element sensor positioned within a machine, wherein the multi-element sensor obtains data regarding a plurality of parameters of a fluid. A component calculates lubricity of the fluid based at least in part upon the measured parameters.
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27 Claims
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7. A system that facilitates in situ determination of lubricity in a fluid, comprising:
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a multi-element sensor positioned within a machine, the multi-element sensor obtains data regarding a plurality of parameters of a fluid; and
a component that calculates lubricity of the fluid based at least in part upon the measured parameters. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for in situ determination of lubricity in a fluid within machinery, comprising:
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placing two surfaces together with fluid between the two surfaces;
generating a frictional force by relative movement between the two surfaces and the fluid; and
calculating the lubricity of the fluid from the frictional force. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A system for calculating lubricity of a fluid, comprising:
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means for exerting a force on at least two surfaces to create a friction force between the two surfaces;
means for maintaining fluid between the two surfaces;
means for monitoring the force exerted on the surfaces; and
means for calculating the lubricity of the fluid from the forces. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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