Measuring Device for Lubricating Oil and Measuring Method

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This invention is a measurement system and method for monitoring the condition of lubricating oil in an oil circuit of a machine or installation. It uses two sensors placed upstream and downstream of a machine component that requires lubrication and an oil filter. By comparing measurements of a specific oil parameter before and after the lubricated component, operators can assess the oil's condition and changes that occur due to machine operation.

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• Real-time monitoring of lubricating oil in industrial machines or engines
• Predictive maintenance to detect component wear or oil deterioration
• Quality assurance in manufacturing environments where lubrication is critical
• Monitoring of automotive engine oil health
• Remote diagnostics in large industrial installations

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• Allows early detection of oil degradation or contamination
• Improves machinery reliability by supporting predictive maintenance
• Reduces unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
• Enhances safety by preventing component failures due to poor lubrication
• Provides data-driven insights for optimizing maintenance schedules

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Eine Messanordnung (14) für Schmieröl (8) in einem Ölkreislauf (6) einer Anlage (2), enthält einen ersten Sensor (16a) stromaufwärts einer durch das Schmieröl (8) zu schmierenden Anlagenkomponente (4) und stromabwärts eines Ölfilters (10) des Ölkreislaufs (2) für einen ersten Wert (W1) einer Kenngröße (εr) des Schmieröls (8) und einen zweiten Sensor (16b) stromabwärts der Anlagenkomponente (4) und stromaufwärts des Ölfilters (10) für einen zweiten Wert (W2) der selben Kenngröße (εr) des Schmieröls (8). Bein einem Verfahren zum Ermitteln der Werte (W1, 2) wird der erste Wert (W1) stromaufwärts der Anlagenkomponente (4) und stromabwärts des Ölfilters (10) ermittelt, und der zweite Wert (W2) stromabwärts der Anlagenkomponente (4) und stromaufwärts des Ölfilters (10) ermittelt.