Abstract: The condition of a technical installation is automatically monitored. A measured value of at least one component of the installation is sensed by at least one sensor device on the installation, and the at least one measured value is used, in a data processing arrangement specific to the installation, for determining a current operating state of the installation. By way of the data processing arrangement, including component-specific aging functions, a future chronological course of the operating condition is determined from the current operating condition, and a maintenance interval for the installation is adjusted on the basis of the future chronological course of the operating condition, in order to determine a next maintenance date of the installation. A corresponding arrangement and a computer program product for condition monitoring are also described.

Abstract: The condition of a technical installation is automatically monitored. A measured value of at least one component of the installation is sensed by at least one sensor device on the installation, and the at least one measured value is used, in a data processing arrangement specific to the installation, for determining a current operating state of the installation. By way of the data processing arrangement, including component-specific aging functions, a future chronological course of the operating condition is determined from the current operating condition, and a maintenance interval for the installation is adjusted on the basis of the future chronological course of the operating condition, in order to determine a next maintenance date of the installation. A corresponding arrangement and a computer program product for condition monitoring are also described.

Abstract: A magnetic refrigeration system having a magnetocaloric material for adjusting the temperature of a transfer fluid is disclosed. The magnetic refrigeration system includes tubing filled with the transfer fluid that flows in a first pass through a heat exchanger having a magnetocaloric material that is magnetized by one or more electromagnets and heats the transfer fluid. The magnetocaloric material is magnetized and demagnetized by one or more electromagnets controlled by a timer/controller device. A three-way solenoid valve controls the flow of heated transfer fluid from the heat exchanger and directs the heated transfer fluid to a warm heat exchanger for cooling of the transfer fluid. The cooled transfer fluid is then passed a second time through the heat ex changer in which the magnetocaloric material is demagnetized for further cooling of the cooled transfer fluid.