The proposed combined device for assessing the quality of motor oils. To increase the informativeness of the output data, the device uses an optical method for analyzing the contamination of motor oils and a method for assessing contamination from changes in the dielectric constant.

Keywords: lubricant, optoelectronic device, internal combustion engine, engine oil, pollution analysis method, optical control method, dielectric constant

A new device is offered for the analysis of motor oil contamination of the internal combustion engine with dispersed particles. Optical and ultrasonic methods for analyzing contamination of motor oils are used to obtain more informative data to estimate the concentration of pollutants in the device.  

Keywords: tribomonitoring, electrooptical device, the internal combustion engine, motor oils, methods for analyzing contamination

The device for uninterrupted measurement of shaft wearing out by stuffing tightening is offered. The device for investigating sealing tightenings is worked out. Opticoelectronic systems are used for increasing the accuracy of measuring and for the purpose of uninterrupted monitoring in the construction of both devices.

Keywords: tribomonitoring, machines and mechanisms, optoelectronics, wear, seals