Patent ID: 6684178
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: F04B,F04D

Abstract:
A system for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, the monitoring system comprising:an air compressor system; an air compressor system monitoring module operable for receiving input air compressor system data and sending air compressor system data, the monitoring module having an analyzer for analyzing input data relating to air compressor system operation and generating output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency; a communications network operably coupled to the air compressor system and air compressor system monitoring module, the communications network operable for acquiring the air compressor system data and for communicating the air compressor system data to the air compressor system monitoring module; a plurality of webpages for displaying the input air compressor system data and the output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency; a module for reporting the air compressor system data to suppliers, manufacturers and maintainers of the air compressor system; and at least one sensor; wherein the plurality of webpages are accessed via a web browser.