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SBRI Fuels and Lubricants Challenge: Feasibility Study for Hand-Held Lubricant Condition Monitor

Awarded 10 Nov 2015

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Awarded10 Nov 2015

Value£61,238.00

SupplierHighland Biosciences Ltd

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionSouth West

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 10y 6mo ago6mo term

Awarded 10 Nov 2015Expired 6 May 2016

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Highland Biosciences Ltd for a feasibility study under the SBRI Fuels and Lubricants programme, as outlined in Innovate UK application 60869-444211 part 8.

The project aimed to demonstrate a portable, efficient test system for lubricant condition-based maintenance, specifically a novel rugged hand-held external lubricant condition monitor.

Key deliverables included experimental results on sensitivity to lubricant viscosity changes analogous to initial degradation, experimental results on sensor operation across wide environmental conditions without significant performance impact, a study calculating operating performance of a hand-held field test unit (battery life, weight, robustness, price differential versus laboratory unit), and a report on findings.

The contract value was £61,238.

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