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Title: System and method for using engine efficiency in predictive maintenance of a power generator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1568303

Methods, systems and apparatuses for early fault detection of a power generator are provided. An alternator output power parameter is received and a fuel flow input measurement is received. An estimated engine efficiency value is determined in response to the alternator output power parameter and the fuel flow input measurement. The estimated engine efficiency value may be transmitted to a monitoring device.

Research Organization:
Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0003392
Assignee:
Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Patent Number(s):
10,281,364
Application Number:
15/066,648
OSTI ID:
1568303
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 03/10/2016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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