| 摘要 |
A method is disclosed which uses a condition monitoring apparatus 10 having a device 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 for monitoring the condition of an oil lubricated component of an engine 100. The device 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 includes a sacrificial component 4, 24a, 24b, 34, 44a, 44b and 54 that deteriorates in a manner that mimics the actual wear of the oil lubricated component. The method comprises using the output from the device 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 to determine the actual wear of the sacrificial component 4, 24a, 24b, 34, 44a, 44b and 54 and providing an estimated life of the oil based upon the rate of wear. If the rate of wear exceeds a pre-determined rate then a user of the engine 100 can be notified by means of a warning device 11. |
