Preventive maintenance of fuel dispensers through inventory reconciliation and identification of meter drift

    公开(公告)号:US11912561B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17133020

    申请日:2020-12-23

    CPC classification number: B67D7/085 B67D7/302 G01F1/007 G01F25/17

    Abstract: In one aspect, fuel inventory data characterizing a level of fuel stored at a fuel storage facility can be received from a sensor in operable communication with the fuel storage facility. Flow meter data characterizing an amount of fuel dispensed from the fuel storage facility by a fuel dispenser nozzle can be received from a flow meter in fluid communication with the fuel dispenser nozzle and the fuel storage facility. Fuel transaction data characterizing the dispensing of fuel by the fuel dispenser nozzle and the dispensing of the fuel by one or more additional fuel dispenser nozzles in fluid communication with the fuel storage facility can be received. An estimate of meter drift characterizing a change in calibration of the flow meter can be determined based on the fuel inventory data, the flow meter data, and the fuel transaction data. The estimate of meter drift can be provided.

    REAL-TIME VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180321066A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US15970579

    申请日:2018-05-03

    Inventor: Adam Cooper

    CPC classification number: G01F1/007 G01F23/0076 G06Q50/28

    Abstract: The fluid in a vessel can be monitored in real-time by a system that consists of at least a level module positioned proximal a vessel. The level module may be connected to a first sensor and a second sensor that are each attached to the vessel and responsive to changes in fluid within the vessel. The level module can employ a stored log of sensor measurements to provide a real-time volume of fluid within the vessel while fluid is flowing into or out of the vessel.

    Monitoring Fuel Consumption
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180224312A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-09

    申请号:US15890642

    申请日:2018-02-07

    Applicant: Azzam Azzam

    Inventor: Azzam Azzam

    CPC classification number: G01F9/006 G01F1/007 G01F9/00 G01F23/296 G06Q30/0234

    Abstract: A method of reporting fuel consumption, the method comprising: providing a vehicle having a fuel level monitor; repeatedly measuring fuel consumption by the vehicle with the monitor; providing a server operable to generate fuel consumption reports, and transmitting the fuel consumption measurements via a communication channel between the fuel level monitor and the server.

    Fluid flow testing for comparing container pour profiles
    8.
    发明授权
    Fluid flow testing for comparing container pour profiles 有权
    用于比较容器倾倒曲线的流体流动测试

    公开(公告)号:US09581482B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-28

    申请号:US14294835

    申请日:2014-06-03

    CPC classification number: G01F9/003 G01F1/007 G01F23/20 G01G17/06

    Abstract: A fluid flow testing apparatus for measuring the pour profile of a container has a rotatable container carrier and an assembly for rotating the container between a first position allowing fluid to be retained within the container and a second position causing fluid to be poured from the container. Sensors for sensing the weight of the container as liquid is poured from the container are provided in order to determine the pour profile of the container. A controller receives input signals from the sensors in order to record the weight of the container over time as liquid is poured from the container as the container is rotated. The change of weight of the container over time establishes a pour profile for the container.

    Abstract translation: 用于测量容器的倾倒轮廓的流体流动测试装置具有可旋转的容器载体和用于在允许流体保持在容器内的第一位置和使流体从容器倾倒的第二位置之间旋转容器的组件。 为了确定容器的倾倒特性,提供了用于感测从容器中注入液体的容器重量的传感器。 控制器接收来自传感器的输入信号,以便当容器旋转时液体从容器中倒出时记录容器的重量。 随着时间的推移,容器的重量变化确定了容器的倾倒特性。

    Urine flow meter incorporating a weight sensor with arrangement of siphoning and solenoid valve to start and stop rinsing of urine container automatically
    10.
    发明授权
    Urine flow meter incorporating a weight sensor with arrangement of siphoning and solenoid valve to start and stop rinsing of urine container automatically 有权
    尿流量计结合了重量传感器,配有虹吸管和电磁阀,可自动启动和停止尿液容器的清洗

    公开(公告)号:US09521974B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14381211

    申请日:2013-02-27

    CPC classification number: A61B5/208 E03D13/005 G01F1/007 G01F9/003

    Abstract: The invention provides a urine flow meter of gravitation or capacitance type in which a container is connected to a weight transducer or a capacitance sensor. An arrangement is provided to sense the level of urine in the container. An arrangement of siphon tube & solenoid valve is also provided to start and stop rinsing of the container automatically. The invention is easily adapted to a male or female type urinal. The collected urine in beaker is flushed by siphon after completion of test.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种重力或电容式的尿流量计,其中容器连接到重量传感器或电容传感器。 提供了一种用于感测容器中尿液水平的装置。 还提供虹吸管和电磁阀的布置,以自动启动和停止容器的冲洗。 本发明容易适应于男性或女性型小便器。 烧杯中收集的尿液在完成试验后由虹吸管冲洗。

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