公开(公告)号：WO2008030912A3

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2007077694

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  LVOVICH VADIM F

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  LVOVICH VADIM F

IPC: G01N33/28 ,  G01N27/06 ,  G01N27/22

CPC classification number: G01N33/2888

Abstract: A method for determining condition of a highly resistive fluid in transportation and industrial equipment. The method is suitable for determining the condition of a non-aqueous fluid including applying a high-frequency voltage signal between electrodes immersed in the fluid, measuring the fluid's response to the applied signal and determining a fluid property, and comparing the magnitude of the determined property, relative to the magnitude of that that property when the fluid is fresh.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定运输和工业设备中高电阻流体状况的方法。 该方法适用于确定非水流体的状态，包括在浸入流体中的电极之间施加高频电压信号，测量流体对所施加的信号的响应并确定流体性质，以及比较所确定的 属性，相对于流体新鲜时该物质的大小。

公开(公告)号：WO0222747A3

公开(公告)日：2002-05-30

申请号：PCT/US0128515

申请日：2001-09-13

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP ,  WILLIAMS CHARLES F ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  TAYLOR WILLIAM P ,  WALSH PAUL P

Inventor： WILLIAMS CHARLES F ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  TAYLOR WILLIAM P ,  WALSH PAUL P

IPC: C08J3/20 ,  C09D5/03

CPC classification number: C08J3/203 ,  C09D5/033

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for adding relatively small amounts of one or more liquid additives to powder coating composition where the liquid is sprayed onto granular or particulate components of the powder composition during mechanical mixing to blend the components before further homogenizing by a melt mixing process.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的方法和装置，用于在粉末涂料组合物中加入相对少量的一种或多种液体添加剂，其中在机械混合期间将液体喷雾到粉末组合物的颗粒或颗粒组分上，以通过熔体混合过程进一步均化之前混合组分。

公开(公告)号：WO2006110356A2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006012161

申请日：2006-04-03

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP ,  LVOVICH VADIM F ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P

Inventor： LVOVICH VADIM F ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P

IPC: F01M11/10

CPC classification number: G01N33/2888 ,  F01M2001/165 ,  F01M2011/14 ,  G01N33/2835

Abstract: A method for determining a fuel-dilution condition of a lubricant used in transportation and industrial equipment. The method uses apparatus that applies a high frequency and optionally a low frequency oscillating signal to electrodes immersed in the fluid and quantifies fluid response to the signals. Apparatus can further include means to control the lubricant temperature, or a temperature sensor to monitor the lubricant temperature at the electrodes. The method monitors response of the lubricant to the applied electrical signals and determines ratios of lubricant properties. The high-frequency lubricant property ratio or change of high frequency lubricant property as a function of a lubricant use-measure is compared to a predicted ratio based on lubricant use and an estimate of the lubricant's fuel dilution determined. The optional low-frequency lubricant property ratio is compared to thresholds to determine when the lubricant loses the ability to control fuel dilution. The method outputs information relevant to the fuel-dilution condition of the lubricant.

Abstract translation: 用于确定运输和工业设备中使用的润滑剂的燃料稀释条件的方法。 该方法使用对浸在流体中的电极施加高频和可选的低频振荡信号并量化对信号的流体响应的装置。 装置还可以包括控制润滑剂温度的装置，或温度传感器来监测电极处的润滑剂温度。 该方法监测润滑剂对所施加的电信号的响应并确定润滑剂性质的比例。 将高频润滑剂性能比或作为润滑剂使用措施的函数的高频润滑剂特性的变化与基于润滑剂使用的预测比和所测定的润滑剂燃料稀释度的估计进行比较。 将可选的低频润滑剂性能比与阈值进行比较，以确定润滑剂何时失去控制燃料稀释的能力。 该方法输出与润滑剂的燃料稀释条件相关的信息。

公开(公告)号：WO02073189A3

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：PCT/US0205547

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： LVOVICH VADIM F ,  BOYLE FREDERICK P

IPC: G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/26 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01N27/06 ,  G01N27/22

CPC classification number: G01N33/2888 ,  G01N27/026

Abstract: A method of monitoring a highly electrically-resistive fluid such as a motor oil or lubricant, applying an AC electrical potential across the fluid at a first frequency and a first DC offset such that a first electrical response results; measuring the resulting first electrical response; applying the AC electrical potential across the fluid at a second frequency for a non-zero first DC offset voltage, a second DC offset or combinations thereof resulting in a second electrical response; wherein the second frequency and the second DC offset being different from the first frequency and the first DC offset respectively; measuring the resulting second electrical response; and analyzing the fluid's quality and/or condition from the measured first and second electrical responses to the respective first and second applied electrical potentials.

Abstract translation: 一种监测诸如机油或润滑剂的高电阻性流体的方法，以第一频率和第一DC偏移跨过流体施加AC电势，使得产生第一电响应; 测量所得到的第一电响应; 以非零第一DC偏移电压，第二DC偏移或其组合在第二频率处跨越流体施加AC电势导致第二电响应; 其中所述第二频率和所述第二DC偏移分别与所述第一频率和所述第一DC偏移不同; 测量所得到的第二电响应; 以及从测量的第一和第二电响应分析流体的质量和/或状况到相应的第一和第二施加电位。

公开(公告)号：JPH11257042A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：JP579099

申请日：1999-01-12

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  DAMM KLAUS-WERNER ,  GARVIN GARY A ,  ORLOFF GARY L

IPC: F01M11/00 ,  F01M11/04 ,  F01M11/10 ,  F01M11/12 ,  F16N39/00

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the quality and level of lubricant to be well maintained by intermittently transferring some of the flow of lubricant passing through a second flow passage and periodically adding the fresh lubricant according to measurement results through a sensor provided which diagnoses the lubricant passing through the first flow passage. SOLUTION: An fluid duct 25 is connected to a high pressure lubricant line 8 upstream a lubricant filter 9 to measure the amount of lubricant EL in a lubricant well 5 of a diesel engine 2. A 3-way valve 26 is interposed in this duct 25. When this valve 26 in the OFF position, a some of the lubricant EL is led to a diagnostic cell 27 which includes a plurality of sensors 28 for diagnosing the quality or characteristic (such as temperature, pressure, relative permittivity, viscosity) of the lubricant. Then, if a controller 30 judges the quality of the diagnosed lubricant to be at or below a predetermined level, the valve 26 opens and closes regularly expelling the lubricant through a duct 31 to a reservoir 32, while fresh lubricant is pumped from a reservoir 40 and added to the lubricant line.

公开(公告)号：AU2006234988B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：AU2006234988

申请日：2006-04-03

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  LVOVICH VADIM F

IPC: F01M1/18 ,  G01N33/28

Abstract: A method for determining a fuel-dilution condition of a lubricant used in transportation and industrial equipment. The method uses apparatus that applies a high frequency and optionally a low frequency oscillating signal to electrodes immersed in the fluid and quantifies fluid response to the signals. Apparatus can further include means to control the lubricant temperature, or a temperature sensor to monitor the lubricant temperature at the electrodes. The method monitors response of the lubricant to the applied electrical signals and determines ratios of lubricant properties. The high-frequency lubricant property ratio or change of high frequency lubricant property as a function of a lubricant use-measure is compared to a predicted ratio based on lubricant use and an estimate of the lubricant's fuel dilution determined. The optional low-frequency lubricant property ratio is compared to thresholds to determine when the lubricant loses the ability to control fuel dilution. The method outputs information relevant to the fuel-dilution condition of the lubricant.

公开(公告)号：AU2003284079B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：AU2003284079

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  SKURSHA DAVID B ,  LVOVICH VADIM F

IPC: G01N33/28

Abstract: A method for determining quality and condition of a highly resistive fluid in transportation and industrial equipment. The method uses apparatus that applies a multitude of oscillating voltage signals at determined frequencies and offsets to electrodes immersed in the fluid and quantifies fluid response to the signals. The method monitors response of the fluid to a preferred three fixed electrical signals applied by the apparatus, a high and a medium frequency signal with zero offset voltage and a low frequency signal with an offset voltage. For apparatus or applications where the monitored fluid is not controlled to constant temperature, the method includes correcting the temperature sensitive fluid responses for temperature variations for the fluid quality and condition determination. The method can also include determining when essentially complete fluid exchanges are made to the equipment without need for additional input.

公开(公告)号：DE69918193D1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-29

申请号：DE69918193

申请日：1999-01-11

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  DAMM KLAUS-WERNER ,  GARVIN GARY A ,  ORLOFF GARY L

IPC: F01M11/00 ,  F01M11/04 ,  F01M11/10 ,  F01M11/12 ,  F16N39/00

Abstract: A system (1) for measuring the quality and level of lubricant in an engine lubricant reservoir (5) includes valve means (26) for selectively directing a portion of lubricant from the engine (2) through a first conduit (25) for return to the engine or through a second conduit (31) for removal from the engine. Within the first conduit are one or more sensors (28) for sensing the condition of the lubricant passing through the first conduit. The sensors are monitored by a controller (30) which is operative selectively to cause the valve (26) means to block the flow of lubricant through the first conduit and direct a portion of the lubricant through the second conduit (31) based on the monitored conditions of the lubricant. Also, the controller (30) directs a supply of fresh lubricant to the engine in response to the lubricant in the engine lubricant reservoir dropping below a predetermined level. The lubricant flowing through the second conduit may either be stored in a lubricant reservoir (32) and if desired subsequently intermittently mixed with the fuel in the fuel tank (11), or caused to flow directly to the fuel tank on command of the valve means by the controller which limits the amount of lubricant that can be added to the fuel tank so as not to exceed a predetermined lubricant/fuel ratio for the engine.

公开(公告)号：BR0115666A

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：BR0115666

申请日：2001-10-16

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P

IPC: B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/34 ,  B67D7/42 ,  B67D7/54 ,  B67D5/04

Abstract: A system for automatically and simultaneously diagnosing apparatus performance and safety condition, maintaining on-apparatus components and sub-systems, and reporting apparatus condition and maintenance action taken during apparatus refueling. Diagnostic sub-systems include means for determining the condition of fluids or components that are consumed or deteriorate during use. Maintenance sub-systems include means for replacing, replenishing or renewing non-fuel fluids or components that are consumed or deteriorate during use. Reporting sub-systems include means for communicating information between on- and off-apparatus sub-systems and for generating reports that document apparatus performance and safety condition and the maintenance actions taken during refueling. A report can be presented to the apparatus operator, apparatus maintenance technician and/or to a central reporting facility. The report can be used to identify existing or potential apparatus system/sub-system or component failure, to schedule needed repair, to certify regulatory compliance, to optimize the performance of the apparatus, apparatus sub-system or operator, or to manage the cost of apparatus operation.

公开(公告)号：AU5078696A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-07

申请号：AU5078696

申请日：1996-04-22

Applicant: LUBRIZOL CORP

Inventor： BOYLE FREDERICK P ,  PETEK NICHOLAS K ,  SMITH DALE P

IPC: B60N2/42 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G99/00 ,  B60K5/12 ,  B60N2/52 ,  F16F7/00 ,  F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/53

Abstract: The relative motion and force between two interconnected elements can be controlled by a semi-active damper to minimize the instances of the motion exceeding acceptable limits, while maximizing isolation between the elements. Applying an algorithm to the control parameters of the damper provides excellent isolation from input vibration and shocks. The dampers and control algorithms are useful in primary vehicle suspension systems, cab mounts, seat mounts, and engine mounts.