Filtration monitoring systems

Abstract

A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoringsystems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 977,858, filed December 22, 2015, entitled "FILTRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to filtration systems. Background technique [0004] Internal combustion engines typically burn a mixture of fuel (eg, gasoline, diesel, natural gas, etc.) and air. Before entering the engine, fluids such as fuel, oil, and air are typically passed through filter elements to remove contaminants (eg, particles, dust, water, etc.) from the fluids prior to delivery to the engine. Filters need to be replaced periodically because the filter media of the filter captures and removes contaminants from the fluid passing through the filter media. In some cases, unauthorized or non-genuine replacement elements may be installed in the filtration system ...

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Problems solved by technology

Therefore, using an unauthorized or non-genuine replacement filter element may damage the engine by allowing contaminants to pass through the element

Also, filtration systems may have different replacement cycles, which may result in multiple maintenance events

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