Systems and methods to detect particulate debris in a fluid
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods to detect particulate debris in a fluid 有权
    检测流体中颗粒物的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08474305B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-02

    申请号:US12695095

    申请日:2010-01-27

    IPC分类号: G01N15/08

    CPC分类号: G01N15/0618 G01N15/0272

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for detecting presence of a target particulate of predetermined size (e.g., engine wear debris) in a fluid (e.g., an engine lubricant) by providing at least one pair of serially fluid-connected upstream test and downstream reference filtration elements in the fluid. At least the upstream test filtration element has a filtration size rating that is sufficient to remove a predetermined amount of the target particulate from the fluid. The differential pressure of the fluid may then be measured (e.g., by suitable pressure transducers) across each of the test and reference filtration elements. By comparing the differential pressure across the test filtration element to the differential pressure across reference filtration element, the presence of the target particulate in the fluid can thereby be detected by an increase in differential pressure across the test filtration element in comparison to the differential pressure across the reference filtration element. The methods and systems of the invention thus allow for the detection of target particulates that is independent of the fluid flow rate and/or temperature (viscosity, density).

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于通过提供至少一对串联流体连接的上游测试和下游参考过滤元件来检测在流体(例如,发动机润滑剂)中存在预定尺寸的目标颗粒(例如发动机磨损碎片)的方法和系统 在流体中。 至少上游测试过滤元件的过滤尺寸等级足以从流体中去除预定量的目标颗粒。 然后可以在每个测试和参考过滤元件上测量流体的压差(例如通过合适的压力换能器)。 通过将测试过滤元件两端的差压与参考过滤元件的差压进行比较,可以通过跨越测试过滤元件的压差增加来检测目标颗粒在流体中的存在,而不是跨越 参考过滤元件。 因此,本发明的方法和系统允许检测独立于流体流速和/或温度(粘度,密度)的目标颗粒。

    HIGH FRICTION COATING FORMULATIONS AND SYSTEMS AND COATED ARTICLES THEREOF EXHIBITING RADAR SIGNATURE REDUCTION AND METHODS OF PROVIDING THE SAME
    2.
    发明申请
    HIGH FRICTION COATING FORMULATIONS AND SYSTEMS AND COATED ARTICLES THEREOF EXHIBITING RADAR SIGNATURE REDUCTION AND METHODS OF PROVIDING THE SAME 审中-公开
    高摩擦涂料配方和系统及其涂层制品,其展示雷达签名减少及其提供方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090226673A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12121191

    申请日:2008-05-15

    摘要: High friction and radar attenuating coating formulations are provided and include a resin matrix, a particulate friction additive dispersed in the resin matrix in an amount sufficient to achieve a minimum coefficient of friction according to MIL-PRF-24667B(SH), and a particulate dielectric filler dispersed in the resin matrix in an amount sufficient to achieve a permitivitty (∈′) of less than about 10 and a loss tangent (tan δ) of less than about 0.05. A substrate surface may be coated with the coating formulation so as to provide a topcoat layer thereon. The topcoat layer may thus be applied directly onto the substrate surface. Alternatively, the coating formulation is present as a topcoat layer component of a coating system on the substrate which further comprises an intermediate layer interposed between the topcoat layer and a surface of the substrate and/or a primer layer coated directly onto the surface of a substrate between the topcoat layer and the substrate. In some embodiments, the coating formulation is applied so as to form a series of substantially parallel ridges having a predetermined directional orientation. In certain preferred embodiments, the coating formulation is applied to a block area on the substrate surface comprised of plural areal regions, wherein the directional orientation of the substantially parallel ridges of one areal region are angularly biased with respect to the directional orientation of the substantially parallel ridges of an adjacent areal region.

    摘要翻译: 提供高摩擦和雷达衰减涂层配方,包括树脂基质,分散在树脂基体中的颗粒状摩擦添加剂,其量足以实现根据MIL-PRF-24667B(SH)的最小摩擦系数,以及颗粒介质 分散在树脂基体中的填料的量足以实现小于约10的容许性(ε')和小于约0.05的损耗角正切(tanδ)。 衬底表面可以涂覆有涂层制剂,以便在其上提供面漆层。 因此,顶涂层可以直接施加到基材表面上。 或者,涂料制剂作为涂料体系的顶涂层组分存在于基材上,该组合物还包含介于顶涂层和基材表面之间的中间层和/或直接涂布在基材表面上的底漆层 在顶涂层和基材之间。 在一些实施方案中,涂覆制剂被施加以形成具有预定方向取向的一系列基本平行的脊。 在某些优选的实施方案中,涂层制剂被施加到由多个区域区域组成的基底表面上的阻挡区域,其中一个区域区域的基本平行的脊的方向取向相对于基本平行的方向取向成角度地偏置 相邻区域的脊。

    Sensors, methods and systems for determining physical effects of a fluid
    3.
    发明申请
    Sensors, methods and systems for determining physical effects of a fluid 失效
    用于确定流体物理效应的传感器,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080141780A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US11987411

    申请日:2007-11-29

    IPC分类号: G01L9/00

    CPC分类号: G01N17/04

    摘要: Sensors, methods and systems detect physical effects (e.g., corrosion, erosion, scaling and/or oxidation) of a fluid in contact with a diaphragm associated with a sensor assembly. The diaphragm preferably exhibits a first mechanical response when initially placed into contact with a fluid and a second mechanical response different from the first mechanical response after exposure to the fluid for a predetermined period of time. A change in the diaphragm mechanical responses between at least the first and second mechanical responses is therefore indicative of physical effects on the diaphragm over time caused by the fluid in contact therewith. A mechanical response sensor is operatively associated with the diaphragm so as to measure the change in the diaphragm mechanical responses and thereby determine the physical effects over time of the fluid in contact with the diaphragm. In some embodiments, the diaphragm is actuated due to a pressure condition exerted by the fluid or in other embodiments the diaphragm is internally actuated. Internal actuation includes pneumatic, hydraulic or piezoelectric means for producing a mechanical response of the diaphragm. In one embodiment, therefore, fluid corrosivity may be sensed by bringing a sensor assembly having a pressure-actuated diaphragm into contact with a corrosive fluid, exerting a pressure condition on the diaphragm so as to cause the mechanical response of the diaphragm, measuring the diaphragm deflection or strain, and then deriving fluid corrosivity from the measured diaphragm mechanical response.

    摘要翻译: 传感器,方法和系统检测与与传感器组件相关联的隔膜接触的流体的物理效应(例如腐蚀,侵蚀,结垢和/或氧化)。 隔膜优选地在最初放置成与流体接触并且在暴露于流体一段预定时间段之后与第一机械响应不同的第二机械响应展现出第一机械响应。 因此,在至少第一和第二机械响应之间的隔膜机械响应的变化因此表示随着时间的流逝与膜片的接触对隔膜的物理作用。 机械响应传感器与隔膜可操作地相关联,以便测量隔膜机械响应的变化,从而确定与隔膜接触的流体随时间的物理效应。 在一些实施例中,由于由流体施加的压力状态,隔膜被致动,或者在其它实施例中,隔膜在内部被致动。 内部致动包括用于产生隔膜的机械响应的气动,液压或压电装置。 因此,在一个实施例中,可以通过使具有压力致动隔膜的传感器组件与腐蚀性流体接触来感测流体腐蚀性,在隔膜上施加压力状态,以便引起隔膜的机械响应,测量隔膜 偏转或应变,然后从测量的膜片机械响应中导出流体的腐蚀性。

    In-situ sensors and methods for monitoring environment assisted cracking of structural components
    4.
    发明授权
    In-situ sensors and methods for monitoring environment assisted cracking of structural components 有权
    用于监测结构部件的环境辅助开裂的原位传感器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08499643B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-06

    申请号:US12912465

    申请日:2010-10-26

    IPC分类号: F16B31/02

    CPC分类号: G01M5/0033

    摘要: Sensor assemblies, units and methods are provided to determine crack development of components of interest associated with a monitored structure. According to preferred embodiments, a sample sensor bolt is provided having a shank with a threaded end, the sensor bolt being formed of a material serving as a surrogate of the material forming a component of interest associated with the monitored structure. A frame surrounds the shank of the sensor bolt and has fluid ports therein to allow fluid to contact an exposed portion of the sensor bolt shank in registry therewith. A load cell is operatively connected to the sensor bolt. A preload nut is threaded onto the threaded end of the sensor bolt shank and contacts an end of the frame so as to place the sensor bolt under an initial tensile stress. Crack formation within the sensor bolt shank caused by fluid acting upon the exposed portion thereof responsively relieves the initial tensile stress of the sensor bolt which is thereby sensed by the load cell, whereby crack formation in the shank can be used to sense the propensity for crack development in the component of interest associated with the monitored structure.

    摘要翻译: 提供传感器组件,单元和方法来确定与受监视结构相关的感兴趣组件的裂纹发展。 根据优选实施例,提供了具有带螺纹端的柄的样本传感器螺栓,所述传感器螺栓由用作形成与被监视结构相关联的感兴趣部件的材料的替代物的材料形成。 框架围绕传感器螺栓的柄部并且在其中具有流体端口,以允许流体与传感器螺栓杆的暴露部分接触,以与其对准。 称重传感器可操作地连接到传感器螺栓。 预紧螺母被拧到传感器螺栓柄的螺纹端上并接触框架的一端,以便将传感器螺栓放置在初始拉伸应力下。 传感器螺栓杆内由于作用于暴露部分的流体引起的裂纹形成响应性地减轻传感器螺栓的初始拉伸应力,由传感器螺栓的初始拉伸应力由传感器螺栓感测,由此可以使用柄中的裂纹形成来感测裂纹倾向 与监测结构相关的兴趣部分的发展。

    IN-SITU SENSORS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENT ASSISTED CRACKING OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
    5.
    发明申请
    IN-SITU SENSORS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENT ASSISTED CRACKING OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 有权
    用于监测环境协调破碎结构构件的现场传感器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110100131A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-05

    申请号:US12912465

    申请日:2010-10-26

    IPC分类号: F16B31/02

    CPC分类号: G01M5/0033

    摘要: Sensor assemblies, units and methods are provided to determine crack development of components of interest associated with a monitored structure. According to preferred embodiments, a sample sensor bolt is provided having a shank with a threaded end, the sensor bolt being formed of a material serving as a surrogate of the material forming a component of interest associated with the monitored structure. A frame surrounds the shank of the sensor bolt and has fluid ports therein to allow fluid to contact an exposed portion of the sensor bolt shank in registry therewith. A load cell is operatively connected to the sensor bolt. A pre-load nut is threaded onto the threaded end of the sensor bolt shank and contacts an end of the frame so as to place the sensor bolt under an initial tensile stress. Crack formation within the sensor bolt shank caused by fluid acting upon the exposed portion thereof responsively relieves the initial tensile stress of the sensor bolt which is thereby sensed by the load cell, whereby crack formation in the shank can be used to sense the propensity for crack development in the component of interest associated with the monitored structure.

    摘要翻译: 提供传感器组件,单元和方法来确定与受监视结构相关的感兴趣组件的裂纹发展。 根据优选实施例,提供了具有带螺纹端的柄的样本传感器螺栓,所述传感器螺栓由用作形成与被监视结构相关联的感兴趣部件的材料的替代物的材料形成。 框架围绕传感器螺栓的柄部并且在其中具有流体端口,以允许流体与传感器螺栓杆的暴露部分接触,以与其对准。 称重传感器可操作地连接到传感器螺栓。 将预加载螺母拧到传感器螺栓柄的螺纹端上并与框架的一端接触,以便将传感器螺栓放置在初始拉伸应力下。 传感器螺栓杆内由于作用于暴露部分的流体而产生的裂纹形成响应性地减轻传感器螺栓的初始拉伸应力,由传感器螺栓感测到的传感器螺栓的初始拉伸应力,从而可以使用柄中的裂纹形成来感测裂纹倾向 与监测结构相关的兴趣部分的发展。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETECT PARTICULATE DEBRIS IN A FLUID
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETECT PARTICULATE DEBRIS IN A FLUID 有权
    在流体中检测颗粒物的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100192679A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-05

    申请号:US12695095

    申请日:2010-01-27

    IPC分类号: G01N9/26 G01N15/02

    CPC分类号: G01N15/0618 G01N15/0272

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for detecting presence of a target particulate of predetermined size (e.g., engine wear debris) in a fluid (e.g., an engine lubricant) by providing at least one pair of serially fluid-connected upstream test and downstream reference filtration elements in the fluid. At least the upstream test filtration element has a filtration size rating that is sufficient to remove a predetermined amount of the target particulate from the fluid. The differential pressure of the fluid may then be measured (e.g., by suitable pressure transducers) across each of the test and reference filtration elements. By comparing the differential pressure across the test filtration element to the differential pressure across reference filtration element, the presence of the target particulate in the fluid can thereby be detected by an increase in differential pressure across the test filtration element in comparison to the differential pressure across the reference filtration element. The methods and systems of the invention thus allow for the detection of target particulates that is independent of the fluid flow rate and/or temperature (viscosity, density).

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于通过提供至少一对串联流体连接的上游测试和下游参考过滤元件来检测在流体(例如,发动机润滑剂)中存在预定尺寸的目标颗粒(例如发动机磨损碎片)的方法和系统 在流体中。 至少上游测试过滤元件的过滤尺寸等级足以从流体中去除预定量的目标颗粒。 然后可以在每个测试和参考过滤元件上测量流体的压差(例如通过合适的压力换能器)。 通过将测试过滤元件两端的差压与参考过滤元件的差压进行比较,可以通过跨越测试过滤元件的压差增加来检测目标颗粒在流体中的存在,而不是跨越 参考过滤元件。 因此,本发明的方法和系统允许检测独立于流体流速和/或温度(粘度,密度)的目标颗粒。

    Composition for controlling spangle size, a coated steel product, and a coating method
    7.
    发明授权
    Composition for controlling spangle size, a coated steel product, and a coating method 失效
    用于控制卷尺寸的组合物,涂覆钢产品和涂布方法

    公开(公告)号:US07238430B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-03

    申请号:US11108993

    申请日:2005-04-19

    IPC分类号: B32B15/10 B05D1/18

    摘要: A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to control the spangle facet size of the coated product, improve tension bend rust stain performance, and improve coated product paintability. Constituents include borides such as titanium boride and aluminum borides, carbides such as titanium carbide, and aluminides such as titanium aluminide. The method produces a coated steel product that does not require temper rolling for painting.

    摘要翻译: 使用铝 - 锌涂层合金涂覆板材和板材等钢产品的方法包括用有效量的微粒化合物成分改性涂层浴,以控制涂覆产品的方形面尺寸,改善张力弯曲防锈性能, 并改善涂层产品的可涂色性。 组分包括硼化物如硼化钛和硼化铝,碳化物如碳化钛,和铝化物如铝化钛。 该方法生产不需要调质轧制的涂层钢产品。

    Wireless corrosion sensor
    8.
    发明授权
    Wireless corrosion sensor 有权
    无线腐蚀传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08085165B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-27

    申请号:US12027850

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: G08C23/00

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00 G01N17/04

    摘要: A passive sensor that is located on or adjacent to a structure that can be used to monitor the affect of environment on a structure or coating that is used to protect the structure. The sensor includes a parasitic element that interacts with the environment and influences the intensity of the electromagnetic response between the inductive element of the sensor and the antenna of the interrogation reader device. The condition of the parasitic element is determined by the radio frequency interaction of the reader antenna and the inductive element of the sensor. The parasitic element condition correlates to the environmental severity, or corrosivity of the environment and damage to metallic structures or protective coatings. An integrated circuit within the sensor is capable of storing identification, time, material, and measurement information. The sensor and system of the present invention is useful for tracking and monitoring cumulate environmental damage to a structure.

    摘要翻译: 被动传感器位于结构上或附近,可用于监测环境对用于保护结构的结构或涂层的环境的影响。 传感器包括与环境相互作用并影响传感器的感应元件和询问读取器设备的天线之间的电磁响应的强度的寄生元件。 寄生元件的条件由读取器天线与传感器的感应元件的射频相互作用决定。 寄生元件条件与环境严重程度或环境的腐蚀性以及金属结构或保护涂层的损坏相关。 传感器内的集成电路能够存储识别,时间,材料和测量信息。 本发明的传感器和系统可用于跟踪和监测对结构的累积的环境损害。

    Sensors, methods and systems for determining physical effects of a fluid
    9.
    发明授权
    Sensors, methods and systems for determining physical effects of a fluid 失效
    用于确定流体物理效应的传感器,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07540197B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-02

    申请号:US11987411

    申请日:2007-11-29

    IPC分类号: G01L7/08

    CPC分类号: G01N17/04

    摘要: Sensors, methods and systems detect physical effects (e.g., corrosion, erosion, scaling and/or oxidation) of a fluid in contact with a diaphragm associated with a sensor assembly. The diaphragm preferably exhibits a first mechanical response when initially placed into contact with a fluid and a second mechanical response different from the first mechanical response after exposure to the fluid for a predetermined period of time. A change in the diaphragm mechanical responses between at least the first and second mechanical responses is therefore indicative of physical effects on the diaphragm over time caused by the fluid in contact therewith. A mechanical response sensor is operatively associated with the diaphragm so as to measure the change in the diaphragm mechanical responses and thereby determine the physical effects over time of the fluid in contact with the diaphragm. In some embodiments, the diaphragm is actuated due to a pressure condition exerted by the fluid or in other embodiments the diaphragm is internally actuated. Internal actuation includes pneumatic, hydraulic or piezoelectric means for producing a mechanical response of the diaphragm. In one embodiment, therefore, fluid corrosivity may be sensed by bringing a sensor assembly having a pressure-actuated diaphragm into contact with a corrosive fluid, exerting a pressure condition on the diaphragm so as to cause the mechanical response of the diaphragm, measuring the diaphragm deflection or strain, and then deriving fluid corrosivity from the measured diaphragm mechanical response.

    摘要翻译: 传感器,方法和系统检测与与传感器组件相关联的隔膜接触的流体的物理效应(例如腐蚀,侵蚀,结垢和/或氧化)。 隔膜优选地在最初放置成与流体接触并且在暴露于流体一段预定时间段之后与第一机械响应不同的第二机械响应展现出第一机械响应。 因此,在至少第一和第二机械响应之间的隔膜机械响应的变化因此表示随着时间的流逝与膜片的接触对隔膜的物理作用。 机械响应传感器与隔膜可操作地相关联,以便测量隔膜机械响应的变化,从而确定与隔膜接触的流体随时间的物理效应。 在一些实施例中,由于由流体施加的压力状态,隔膜被致动,或者在其它实施例中,隔膜在内部被致动。 内部致动包括用于产生隔膜的机械响应的气动,液压或压电装置。 因此,在一个实施例中,可以通过使具有压力致动隔膜的传感器组件与腐蚀性流体接触来感测流体腐蚀性,在隔膜上施加压力状态,以便引起隔膜的机械响应,测量隔膜 偏转或应变,然后从测量的膜片机械响应中导出流体的腐蚀性。

    WIRELESS CORROSION SENSOR
    10.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS CORROSION SENSOR 有权
    无线腐蚀传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20080204275A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US12027850

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: G08C19/00

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00 G01N17/04

    摘要: A passive sensor that is located on or adjacent to a structure that can be used to monitor the affect of environment on a structure or coating that is used to protect the structure. The sensor includes a parasitic element that interacts with the environment and influences the intensity of the electromagnetic response between the inductive element of the sensor and the antenna of the interrogation reader device. The condition of the parasitic element is determined by the radio frequency interaction of the reader antenna and the inductive element of the sensor. The parasitic element condition correlates to the environmental severity, or corrosivity of the environment and damage to metallic structures or protective coatings. An integrated circuit within the sensor is capable of storing identification, time, material, and measurement information. The sensor and system of the present invention is useful for tracking and monitoring cumulate environmental damage to a structure.

    摘要翻译: 被动传感器位于结构上或附近,可用于监测环境对用于保护结构的结构或涂层的环境的影响。 传感器包括与环境相互作用并影响传感器的感应元件和询问读取器设备的天线之间的电磁响应的强度的寄生元件。 寄生元件的条件由读取器天线与传感器的感应元件的射频相互作用决定。 寄生元件条件与环境严重程度或环境的腐蚀性以及金属结构或保护涂层的损坏相关。 传感器内的集成电路能够存储识别,时间,材料和测量信息。 本发明的传感器和系统可用于跟踪和监测对结构的累积的环境损害。