OPTIMUM USE OF ENGINE OIL THROUGH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SENSING AND A FUZZY BASED DECISION MAKING ALGORITHM

  • Preethichandra, D.M.G. (Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saga University) ;
  • Shida, K. (Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saga University)
  • Published : 2000.10.01

Abstract

A multifunctional sensor is designed to measure viscosity, cleanness, temperature and capacitance of engine oil to make a clear decision on its condition. The simple structure helps easy fabrication and low cost while measuring four parameters by one sensor. The operation is described theoretically and is supported by experimental data. A fuzzy based algorithm to fuse the four kinds of data from multi-functional sensor in order to make a decision on the best time to change the oil is proposed.

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