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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2024
Applicants:
Michael M. Khonsari, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Lijesh Koottaparambil, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Inventors:
Michael M. Khonsari, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Lijesh Koottaparambil, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Assignee:
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/28 (2006.01); F16N 29/00 (2006.01); G01N 33/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/2888 (2013.01); F16N 29/00 (2013.01); G01N 33/30 (2013.01); F16N 2200/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods of evaluating mixing are disclosed relating to the preparation and mixing of materials. Materials prepared may transition from heterogeneous mixtures to homogenous mixtures while the current of a motor is monitored. Quantities relating to the rate of change of power or the rate of change of entropy may be calculated in evaluating the sufficiency of mixing. Methods of evaluating lubricant degradation are also disclosed.