Filter Retentate Analysis And Diagnostics

摘要

A filter retentate analysis system and method is disclosed, which provides information to diagnose the current and historical state of a system generating the retentate or through which the retentate has passed. The disclosure describes the analysis of retentate characteristics which may include the composition, amount, distribution, and physical or chemical properties of the retentate useful to monitor or diagnose the state, health, or operating history of a system or sub-system. The analysis is broadly applicable to wide range of systems and process ranging from engines and exhaust systems to production plants and equipment.

主权项

1. A method of diagnosing a system in communication with a filter, comprising:
collecting retentate in the filter; analyzing the retentate in the filter to determine at least one of: an amount of retentate, a type of material in the retentate, a spatial distribution of the retentate and physical or chemical properties of the retentate; and making a diagnosis about the system based on the analyzing.