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Metal Wear Detection Apparatus and Method Employing Microfluidic Electronic Device
US8522604 B2
  • Jiang Zhe, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Li Du
  • Joan Carletta, The University Of Akron
  • 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.

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Application Number: US 12/609,125

ALSO PUBLISHED AS: US20100109686

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Application Number: US 12/609,125

ALSO PUBLISHED AS: US20100109686

Citation Information
Jiang Zhe, Li Du, Joan Carletta and Robert J. Veillette. "Metal Wear Detection Apparatus and Method Employing Microfluidic Electronic Device" US8522604 B2 (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jaing_zhe/62/