Title

Metal Wear Detection Apparatus and Method Employing Microfluidic Electronic Device

Authors

Jiang Zhe, University of Akron Main CampusFollow
Li Du
Joan Carletta, The University Of AkronFollow
Robert J. Veillette

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

9-3-2013

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for detection of wear particles in a lubricant are disclosed. The apparatus includes a microfluidic device including a microchannel sized for a lubricant containing wear particles to pass therethrough and first and second electrodes extending into the microchannel. A detection system is coupled with the electrodes for detection of wear particles passing through the microchannel, based on a change in capacitance of the electrodes.

Publication Title

US8522604 B2

Comments

Application Number: US 12/609,125

ALSO PUBLISHED AS: US20100109686

Recommended Citation

Zhe, Jiang; Du, Li; Carletta, Joan; and Veillette, Robert J., "Metal Wear Detection Apparatus and Method Employing Microfluidic Electronic Device" (2013). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 989.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/mechanical_ideas/989