Telemetric Fitting for Wireless Liquid Level Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid-level gauges in pressure vessels, such as those for liquefied gas fuels, require manual monitoring for refilling, which is inefficient and lacks real-time data transmission for remote management.
Innovation Solution
A telemetric fitting that attaches to the liquid-level gauge, using a magnetic sensor and radio to wirelessly transmit liquid-level information at radio frequencies, enabling remote monitoring and automatic refilling scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual monitoring of liquid levels is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases due to inefficient refilling processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic monitoring and notification where the liquid-level gauge and telemetric device work autonomously to detect levels and communicate refilling needs without continuous human intervention, improving productivity while maintaining acceptable complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Manual visual inspection and recording of liquid levels is replaced by automated magnetic sensing and wireless electronic communication, significantly boosting productivity despite adding electronic components
2Loss of information
If real-time data transmission is implemented, then loss of information is reduced, but use of energy increases due to wireless communication
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous transmission, the system uses periodic or event-triggered communication where data is transmitted at scheduled intervals or when liquid level thresholds are reached, reducing energy consumption while maintaining adequate information availability
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback-based transmission where the telemetric device receives liquid level data and automatically initiates communication only when refilling is needed, optimizing the balance between information availability and energy usage
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single telemetric fitting is made compatible with various gauge configurations, then adaptability increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telemetric fitting is designed with a universal mounting interface that can accommodate different liquid-level gauge configurations through standardized attachment mechanisms, achieving broad compatibility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The fitting is designed as a modular component that can be independently attached to various gauge types, allowing versatility through standardized interfaces rather than integrated complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate, remote monitoring of liquid levels with high accuracy and reduces manual intervention by transmitting liquid-level data, allowing for timely refilling and efficient management of multiple vessels with a single telemetric fitting compatible with various gauge configurations.
Implementation Method 1
using a magnetic sensor and radio to wirelessly transmit liquid-level information
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.