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Aeration Awareness Is A Critical Factor

In Your Engineering Success

When designing transmissions, gearboxes, or engines, understanding and managing aeration is crucial yet often overlooked. Aeration can silently sabotage hydraulic and lubrication systems, affecting efficiency and longevity. Here's why prioritizing aeration management is essential for your engineering projects:

  • Performance Impact: Aeration can significantly reduce the effectiveness of hydraulic systems, leading to decreased performance and potential system failures.

  • Durability Concerns: Systems with poor aeration management are more prone to wear and tear, compromising the durability of your design.

  • Noise and Vibration: Excessive aeration can lead to increased noise and vibration, which not only affects the operational smoothness but can also signal underlying issues.

  • Heat Management Challenges: Aerated oils have reduced ability to manage heat, potentially leading to overheating and damage in high-performance scenarios.

  • Reliability and Trust: In an industry where reliability is paramount, ensuring your design minimizes aeration is key to building trust and credibility in your engineering solutions.

Understanding aeration and its impacts is vital in your quest to design robust, efficient, and reliable systems. It's not just about solving a technical problem; it's about ensuring excellence and reliability in every aspect of your engineering project.

The Gap in Traditional Aeration Measurement Solutions:

Why They Fall Short

In your journey to engineering excellence, understanding what you should care about is only half the battle. The other half? Recognizing why traditional aeration measurement solutions may not fully meet your needs. Here’s a brief overview of what to look out for:

Discover why settling for traditional solutions might mean compromising on the very aspects you value most in your engineering projects. Understanding the shortcomings is the first step towards choosing a solution that truly aligns with your needs.

  1. Incomplete and Inaccurate Data

    • Traditional methods like density-based inference (flow meters) and capacitive (electrical measurement) systems often provide incomplete or inaccurate data under varying operational conditions.

    • This limitation directly impacts your ability to achieve precise aeration readings, which is essential for optimal system characterization.

  2. Increased Complexity and Cost

    • Solutions requiring additional custom hardware complicate the system and increase costs.

    • In an industry where efficiency and practicality are paramount, this added complexity undermines both.

  3. Discontinuous Monitoring

    • The inability to monitor aeration changes continuously is a significant shortfall of some existing technologies.

    • Real-time data is not a luxury; it's a necessity for effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.

  4. Misalignment with Real-World Observations

    • Techniques that fail to correlate with actual visual observations in tanks or systems can lead to mistrust and uncertainty.

    • Trustworthy monitoring and decision-making rely on data that aligns with your real-world experiences.

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  • This technology infers aeration levels through density readings, which can be inaccurate B2when fluid density changes due to factors other than aeration. Aerify directly measures the void fraction, accurately quantifying air bubbles in the fluid. This approach ensures that aeration readings are not falsely influenced by fluid density variations, making it more reliable for precise aeration control.

  • Capacitive systems can struggle with varying operational conditions and often require additional custom hardware, increasing complexity and cost. Aerify's technology adapts to varying conditions inherently, without the need for extra hardware, providing accurate aeration measurement in dynamic environments, such as varying engine speeds, where precise measurement is critical.

  • X-ray based methods may face challenges in effective sampling and correlating readings with visual or other methods of observation. Aerify's direct measurement technique avoids these issues, offering more accurate and reliable data that aligns with actual visual observations in tanks or systems, essential for trustworthy monitoring and decision-making.

  • Devices based on a sample-and-hold measurement principle provide discontinuous data, limiting the ability to monitor aeration changes in real-time. Aerify, by offering continuous monitoring, provides real-time aeration data essential for effective system management and maintenance. Additionally, Aerify specifically measures undissolved air, offering more relevant data for many applications.

Unveiling the Distinct Edge:

Why Aerify Stands Apart

In the realm of engineering precision, Aerify isn't just another tool; it's a paradigm shift. This section delves into the unique features that elevate Aerify above the rest, making it an indispensable asset for professionals in transmission, gearbox, and engine design.

Discover what sets Aerify apart:

  1. Direct and Continuous Monitoring

  • Continuously tracks aeration levels in real-time.

  • Provides ongoing data for informed decision-making in dynamic environments.

2. Advanced Void Fraction Measurement

  • Directly measures the void fraction with unmatched precision.

  • Accurately quantifies air bubbles, ensuring reliable and precise readings.

3. Adaptability with Active Flow Regulation (AFR) Technology

  • Adjusts seamlessly to varying conditions (speeds, pressures, temperature).

  • Can sample from a sump or pressure line without modifications, showcasing versatility.

4. Simplified Yet Sophisticated Operation

  • User-friendly interface and easy setup eliminate inconsistencies.

  • Reduces technician-to-technician variability, enhancing reliability and innovation.

5. Accredited Calibration and NIST Traceability Ready

  • Offers accredited calibration and NIST traceability.

  • Ensures rigorous standards for accuracy and reliability, providing peace of mind.

Aerify isn't just special because of its capabilities; it's how it integrates these capabilities into a seamless, user-friendly experience.

With a commitment to precision, adaptability, simplicity, and standard-compliant reliability, Aerify isn't just a tool—it's your partner in engineering excellence.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Aerify is the only system accredited ready back to fundamental first principles of aeration measurement. Trusted by industry leaders like General Motors and Cummins, it provides consistent, reliable, and actionable insights, ensuring alignment across customer/supplier design requirements.

  • Yes, Aerify can accurately measure up to 100% aeration. However most aerated fluids cease to flow effectively beyond ~ 47% aeration. Nevertheless Aerify remains capable of precise measurement as long as conditions exist for fluid flow.

  • ATA provides all technical specifications during your initial technical consultation. The system weighs under 80 lbs and comes in a military-grade rolling case measuring 29" X 29" X 19.5".

  • Absolutely. Aerify is a versatile, computerized system that works both as a standalone unit and can integrate with existing DAQ or DYNO CONTROL software at your facility or on-board your vehicle.

  • Aerify was developed based on extensive experience with all the other vendor technologies, all of which failed to meet our standards in integrated test stands development. Aerify is a unique, evolved solution born from a need for better, more reliable aeration measurement.

  • On the contrary, Aerify is the most portable and rugged system on the market. Its compact rugged design ensures it can be easily transported and used in various field conditions without sacrificing durability or performance.

  • While the initial investment in Aerify might seem high, it offers unparalleled value. Its accuracy and reliability reduce the cost and complexity of getting consistent readings, outperforming other solutions in the long run. Aerify's efficiency and precision translate into significant savings over time.

  • ATA can offers creative financing solutions. For example, clients can expense Aerify from an operational budget instead of seeking capital budget approval. Financial options exist to make it an accessible choice.

  • ATA addresses this concern with an innovative loaner program. Clients can start making measurements almost immediately after "hiring" Aerify, ensuring no delay in their project timelines.

  • Aerify includes everything needed to start measuring aeration. Just plug in the power and hoses, and you’re ready to go.

  • Once your application is qualified, we guarantee that Aerify's performance and its ability to accurately measure in various applications is beyond the other existing options listed or we will refund your unit purchase.

 

Transparent Pricing
Investment in Precision

 

Aerify Lab
Precision in the Lab

The Aerify Lab Edition is tailored for laboratory and dynamometer settings, providing accurate aeration measurements for a single type of fluid across multiple applications. This edition is perfect for consistent testing environments where a specific fluid type is analyzed regularly. Its robust design ensures reliable performance in lab conditions, making it an ideal choice for routine analysis and research.

$45K to $65K

Aerify Advanced
Innovative Fluid IntelligencE

The Aerify Advanced Edition goes a step further by incorporating the capability to learn and analyze new and novel fluids autonomously. This fully automated, hands-free system adapts to your evolving testing needs, making it a versatile tool for diverse research and development projects. Ideal for labs and testing facilities looking to expand their capabilities, this edition provides the flexibility to explore a broader range of fluids with minimal manual intervention.

$75K to $125K

Aerify Mobile
Versatility on the Move

The Aerify Mobile Edition encompasses all the features of the Advanced Edition and extends its functionality for in-vehicle measurements. Designed for both lab and field applications, this edition is the epitome of versatility, offering precise aeration measurement in dynamic, real-world environments. Whether it's for on-site testing or integration into a vehicle for real-time data collection, the Mobile Edition is engineered for adaptability and performance, making it the ultimate choice for comprehensive aeration analysis in various settings.

$135K to $185K