Particle size variation monitoring in a fluid

Details Particle size variation monitoring in a fluid Particle size variation monitoring in a fluid

2009-12-17

2010-11-09

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

For size of particles

C356S336000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07830509

ABSTRACT:
A method continuously monitors variations in the size of particles present in a fluid on a real time basis. The method includes passing one or more optical signal through the fluid such as engine oil. The variation (attenuation or enhancement) in the intensity of the optical signal is continuously measured with respect to time. In an embodiment, the method enables monitoring of the amount, size and onset of particle agglomeration using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s). An exemplary embodiment is provided for monitoring of the amount, size and onset of soot particle agglomeration in engine oil using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s).

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