Fuel management systems for a fuel dispensing facility including a fuel delivery system are disclosed. The fuel delivery system includes at least one storage tank configured to contain a fuel, at least one dispenser configured to receive the fuel from the at least one storage tank, and a fuel handling system which is configured to one of (1) deliver the fuel to the at least one storage tank, (2) receive the fuel from the at least one storage tank, (3) monitor for a leak within the fuel delivery system, and (4) monitor for a fuel inventory within the fuel delivery system. The fuel management system may include installation records of the fuel handling components. The fuel management system may monitor cameras positioned in sumps of the fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system may include a camera positioned to monitor an interior of a sump, the interior of the sump being provided by a sump basin and a sump cover. The sump cover may be a sump lid. The sump cover may be a dispenser. The sump cover may be another portion of the fuel delivery system.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
Fuel management systems for a fuel dispensing facility including a fuel delivery system are disclosed. The fuel delivery system includes at least one storage tank configured to contain a fuel, at least one dispenser configured to receive the fuel from the at least one storage tank, and a fuel handling system which is configured to one of (1) deliver the fuel to the at least one storage tank, (2) receive the fuel from the at least one storage tank, (3) monitor for a leak within the fuel delivery system, and (4) monitor for a fuel inventory within the fuel delivery system. The fuel management system may include installation records of the fuel handling components. The fuel management system may monitor cameras positioned in sumps of the fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system may include a camera positioned to monitor an interior of a sump, the interior of the sump being provided by a sump basin and a sump cover. The sump cover may be a sump lid. The sump cover may be a dispenser. The sump cover may be another portion of the fuel delivery system.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
A fuel storage system has a tank access chamber with improved monitoring, servicing and maintenance capabilities. In particular, the chamber includes a sump monitored by a liquid sensor whose proper function can be automatically checked remotely, e.g., via an electronic controller or remote manual operation. In cases where such a check indicates a need for physical inspection of the sump sensor, the present system provides for sensor removal and installation by service personnel from a location outside the tank access chamber. Thus, the present system facilitates regular inspection and routine or unplanned maintenance without the need for a person to physically enter the tank access chamber.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
G01F 23/68 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
F16C 1/10 - Means for transmitting linear movement in a flexible sheathing, e.g. "Bowden mechanisms"
F16H 21/44 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
F16H 25/18 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
G01F 23/74 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
G01F 23/04 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by dip members, e.g. dip-sticks
A fuel storage system has a tank access chamber with improved monitoring, servicing and maintenance capabilities. In particular, the chamber includes a sump monitored by a liquid sensor whose proper function can be automatically checked remotely, e.g., via an electronic controller or remote manual operation. In cases where such a check indicates a need for physical inspection of the sump sensor, the present system provides for sensor removal and installation by service personnel from a location outside the tank access chamber. Thus, the present system facilitates regular inspection and routine or unplanned maintenance without the need for a person to physically enter the tank access chamber.
F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
G01F 23/56 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements
G01F 23/60 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
H01H 35/18 - Switches operated by change of liquid level or of liquid density, e.g. float switch
A fuel storage system has a tank access chamber with improved monitoring, servicing and maintenance capabilities. In particular, the chamber includes a sump monitored by a liquid sensor whose proper function can be automatically checked remotely, e.g., via an electronic controller or remote manual operation. In cases where such a check indicates a need for physical inspection of the sump sensor, the present system provides for sensor removal and installation by service personnel from a location outside the tank access chamber. Thus, the present system facilitates regular inspection and routine or unplanned maintenance without the need for a person to physically enter the tank access chamber.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
A fuel storage system has a tank access chamber with improved monitoring, servicing and maintenance capabilities. In particular, the chamber includes a sump monitored by a liquid sensor whose proper function can be automatically checked remotely, e.g., via an electronic controller or remote manual operation. In cases where such a check indicates a need for physical inspection of the sump sensor, the present system provides for sensor removal and installation by service personnel from a location outside the tank access chamber. Thus, the present system facilitates regular inspection and routine or unplanned maintenance without the need for a person to physically enter the tank access chamber.
G01F 23/60 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/56 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements
H01H 35/18 - Switches operated by change of liquid level or of liquid density, e.g. float switch
F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
B65D 90/48 - Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
A chamber for a fueling system includes a housing configured to organize electrical lines based on electrical characteristics. The electrical lines are routed through the electrical transition chamber and extend between a plurality of inlets and a plurality of outlets of the chamber. Additionally, the chamber may include at least one entry seal for carrying the electrical lines into and/or out of the electrical transition chamber. The entry seal includes an electrofusion winding and a compression fitting.
Fuel management systems 100 for a fuel dispensing facility including a fuel delivery system 10 which includes at least one storage tank 26, 106, a dispenser 12 configured to receive the fuel from the storage tank, and a fuel handling system configured to one of deliver the fuel to the storage tank, receive the fuel from the storage tank, monitor for a leak within the fuel delivery system, and monitor for a fuel inventory within the fuel delivery system. The fuel management system includes installation records of the fuel handling components and monitor cameras positioned in sumps 705 of the fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system may include a camera 500 positioned to monitor an interior of a sump, the interior of the sump being provided by a sump basin 750 and a sump cover 752, which rnay be a dispenser or another portion of the fuel delivery system.
B60S 5/02 - Supplying fuel to vehiclesGeneral disposition of plant in filling stations
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
F17D 3/01 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations for controlling, signalling, or supervising the conveyance of a product
Fuel management systems 100 for a fuel dispensing facility including a fuel delivery system 10 which includes at least one storage tank 26, 106, a dispenser 12 configured to receive the fuel from the storage tank, and a fuel handling system configured to one of deliver the fuel to the storage tank, receive the fuel from the storage tank, monitor for a leak within the fuel delivery system, and monitor for a fuel inventory within the fuel delivery system. The fuel management system includes installation records of the fuel handling components and monitor cameras positioned in sumps 705 of the fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system may include a camera 500 positioned to monitor an interior of a sump, the interior of the sump being provided by a sump basin 750 and a sump cover 752, which may be a dispenser or another portion of the fuel delivery system.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B60S 5/02 - Supplying fuel to vehiclesGeneral disposition of plant in filling stations
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
Fuel management systems 100 for a fuel dispensing facility including a fuel delivery system 10 which includes at least one storage tank 26, 106, a dispenser 12 configured to receive the fuel from the storage tank, and a fuel handling system configured to one of deliver the fuel to the storage tank, receive the fuel from the storage tank, monitor for a leak within the fuel delivery system, and monitor for a fuel inventory within the fuel delivery system. The fuel management system includes installation records of the fuel handling components and monitor cameras positioned in sumps 705 of the fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system may include a camera 500 positioned to monitor an interior of a sump, the interior of the sump being provided by a sump basin 750 and a sump cover 752, which may be a dispenser or another portion of the fuel delivery system.
B60S 5/02 - Supplying fuel to vehiclesGeneral disposition of plant in filling stations
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
Overfill-prevention valve system (20) for a storage tankl( (94) including a testing mechanism (200), operable by a user from the inlet end 880) of a drop tube (98), which can be used to verify proper valve (34) function without actually filling the tank. The testing mechanism allows the user to actuate the valve (34) manually using a test probe (206), e.g. by elevating a float (36) to simulate a full storage tank. The testing mechanism may be located upstream of the valve to facilitate the testing operation without interfering with the valve body. The mechanism may provide non-contact functionality, such as with magnetic actuators (42, 44) on either side of the drop tube wall, to eliminate a potential test mechanism leak points. The test probe (206) for actuating the test mechanisrn may be shaped to define a desired rotational position at the test location within the drop tube, ensuring rotational alignment of the magnetic actuators.
F16K 31/24 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve with a transmission with parts linked together from a single float to a single valve
F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
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OVERFILL PREVENTION VALVE FOR STORAGE TANK WITH REMOTE TESTING
Overfill-prevention valve system (20) for a storage tank (94) including a testing mechanism (200), operable by a user from the inlet end 880) of a drop tube (98), which can be used to verify proper valve (34) function without actually filling the tank. The testing mechanism allows the user to actuate the valve (34) manually using a test probe (206), e.g. by elevating a float (36) to simulate a full storage tank. The testing mechanism may be located upstream of the valve to facilitate the testing operation without interfering with the valve body. The mechanism may provide non-contact functionality, such as with magnetic actuators (42, 44) on either side of the drop tube wall, to eliminate a potential test mechanism leak points. The test probe (206) for actuating the test mechanism may be shaped to define a desired rotational position at the test location within the drop tube, ensuring rotational alignment of the magnetic actuators.
Overfill-prevention valve system (20) for a storage tank (94) including a testing mechanism (200), operable by a user from the inlet end 880) of a drop tube (98), which can be used to verify proper valve (34) function without actually filling the tank. The testing mechanism allows the user to actuate the valve (34) manually using a test probe (206), e.g. by elevating a float (36) to simulate a full storage tank. The testing mechanism may be located upstream of the valve to facilitate the testing operation without interfering with the valve body. The mechanism may provide non-contact functionality, such as with magnetic actuators (42, 44) on either side of the drop tube wall, to eliminate a potential test mechanism leak points. The test probe (206) for actuating the test mechanism may be shaped to define a desired rotational position at the test location within the drop tube, ensuring rotational alignment of the magnetic actuators.
A transducer includes a composite waveguide including a composite wire having an internal core of low electrical resistance material and an outer layer of magnetostrictive material.
H03H 9/22 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of magnetostricitve material
G01F 23/46 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using bands or wires as transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means
An apparatus for generating a signal representing one of the density and the pressure of gas within a high voltage circuit breaker based on a dial position of a pressure switch includes a clip configured to mechanically couple to the dial, the clip including a magnet, and lens assembled into the switch between the switch housing and an outer component of the switch. The lens includes a sensor positioned within a cavity of the lens in alignment with the clip magnet to detect the position of the pressure switch dial from a magnetic orientation of the magnet, and circuitry for converting the detected position into an electric signal.
A console for a fuel delivery management system, including a processor, a touch-sensitive display, a plurality of ports configured to facilitate communications with a plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps, and a memory including a plurality of instructions which when executed by the processor cause the console to generate a home screen on the display, the home screen having a quick jump menu icon which when activated by a user, causes the processor to generate a navigation window on the home screen, the navigation window including a plurality of function icons, each corresponding to a function screen, wherein activation of one of the plurality of function icons causes the processor to generate a function screen including a graphic indication of a parameter of one of the plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps.
A console for a fuel delivery management system, including a processor, a touch-sensitive display, a plurality of ports configured to facilitate communications with a plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps, and a memory including a plurality of instructions which when executed by the processor cause the console to generate a home screen on the display, the home screen having a quick jump menu icon which when activated by a user, causes the processor to generate a navigation window on the home screen, the navigation window including a plurality of function icons, each corresponding to a function screen, wherein activation of one of the plurality of function icons causes the processor to generate a function screen including a graphic indication of a parameter of one of the plurality of lines, tanks, containments, sensors and pumps.
An overfill prevention valve, comprises a conduit having a first end and a second end, a conduit wall spanning said first end of said conduit and said second end of said conduit, said conduit wall defining a conduit wall interior surface and a conduit wall exterior surface, said conduit wall interior surface defining a fluid path through said conduit from said first end of said conduit to said second end of said conduit; a valve body moveably positioned in said fluid path of said conduit, said valve body moveable from an open position to a closed position; and a valve actuator means for actuating said valve body from said open position toward said closed position while said valve actuator means is positioned outside of said fluid path of said conduit and without physically penetrating said wall.
An overfill valve associated with a drop tube segment fluidly connected to a fluid reservoir and a structure for securing drop tube segments are described. The overfill valve includes a valve body positioned within the drop tube segment and, in certain embodiments, a non-contact valve actuator positioned exterior to the drop tube segment and operable to actuate the valve body from an open position to a closed position without requiring any physical penetration through the wall of the drop tube segment. A variety of internal actuators are used to actuate the valve body within the drop tube segment. The structure for securing drop tube segments provides a first drop tube segment with a groove into which the wall of a second drop tube segment can to deformed to seal and fasten the two drop tube segments to each other.
An overfill valve associated with a drop tube segment fluidly connected to a fluid reservoir and a structure for securing drop tube segments are described. The overfill valve includes a valve body positioned within the drop tube segment and, in certain embodiments, a non-contact valve actuator positioned exterior to the drop tube segment and operable to actuate the valve body from an open position to a closed position without requiring any physical penetration through the wall of the drop tube segment. A variety of internal actuators are used to actuate the valve body within the drop tube segment. The structure for securing drop tube segments provides a first drop tube segment with a groove into which the wall of a second drop tube segment can to deformed to seal and fasten the two drop tube segments to each other.
A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary monitoring system includes a controller, at least one monitor, and an output. The monitoring system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The monitoring system may also automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIMITING ACIDIC CORROSION IN FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary monitoring system includes a controller, at least one monitor, and an output. The monitoring system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The monitoring system may also automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
A monitoring system (150) for an enclosure (102) having an arc quenching gas includes at least one fluid characteristic sensor (152) in fluid communication with an interior (120) the enclosure, and an electronic controller (190) operatively coupled to the at least one fluid characteristic sensor. The electronic controller forecasts a maintenance event based on values received from the at least one fluid characteristic sensor.
A boot assembly (16) that reliably seals the secondary containment area utilizing a split boot device that can be installed without disconnecting the primary piping (10) is disclosed. The seal includes first and second containment housings (22), each supporting a pair of partial ring shaped seals (24). The containment housings can be positioned about the primary and secondary pipes (10, 12) from opposing sides thereof so that disconnection of the primary pipe is not required to secure the seal in place. A clamp (20) secures the first containment housing relative to the second containment housing in a secured position in which a first pair of partial ring seals associated with the first containment housing and a second pair of partial ring shaped seals associated with the second containment housing cooperate to form a pair of continuous ring shaped sealing surfaces.
F16L 19/065 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends the wedging action being effected by means of a ring
F16L 25/14 - Joints for pipes of different diameters or cross-section
A boot assembly (16) that reliably seals the secondary containment area utilizing a split boot device that can be installed without disconnecting the primary piping (10) is disclosed. The seal includes first and second containment housings (22), each supporting a pair of partial ring shaped seals (24). The containment housings can be positioned about the primary and secondary pipes (10, 12) from opposing sides thereof so that disconnection of the primary pipe is not required to secure the seal in place. A clamp (20) secures the first containment housing relative to the second containment housing in a secured position in which a first pair of partial ring seals associated with the first containment housing and a second pair of partial ring shaped seals associated with the second containment housing cooperate to form a pair of continuous ring shaped sealing surfaces.
The present disclosure relates to a fuel delivery system and method for preventing and detecting phase separation in fuel storage tanks. Before phase separation occurs, the fuel delivery system may automatically warn a gas station operator to take preventative action. After phase separation occurs, the fuel delivery system may automatically shut down and warn the gas station operator to take corrective action.
F16D 3/20 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
A circuit breaker monitoring system may monitor both at least one gas characteristic of a gas surrounding the circuit breaker and at least one fault arc energy characteristic. The monitored characteristics may be used to forecast maintenance events. The monitored characteristics may be used to control the operation of the circuit breaker.
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN FUELING APPLICATIONS
A fuel delivery system is provided including one or more pump assemblies and one or more controllers configured to control the one or more pump assemblies. The fuel delivery system may conserve energy by selectively activating the one or more pump assemblies and the one or more controllers.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
30.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF PHASE SEPARATION IN STORAGE TANKS
A system and method for detecting phase separation in storage tanks is provided. At least one float has a density calibrated to detect a density differential among surrounding fluids. The float is buoyant on a relatively more dense lower layer of fluid such as phase separated fuel or pure water, while remaining submerged in a relatively less dense upper layer of fluid such as a gasoline/ethanol blend. A detection device sends a signal when the float rises or falls above or below a preset acceptable level.
G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
G01N 9/10 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing bodies wholly or partially immersed in fluid materials
G05D 9/00 - Level control, e.g. controlling quantity of material stored in vessel
A spill containment system is attachable to a riser pipe with an axially moveable seal. The spill containment system allows access to a drop tube in the riser pipe via a removable liquid communication assembly. The spill containment system includes a sealed interstitial space, which remains sealed during installation, service and use of the system. The spill containment system is protected by a weather resistant cover assembly.
A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events.
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
A fluid dispensing nozzle includes a removable valve subassembly that controls the flow of fluid and the recovery of fluid vapor through the body of the nozzle. The subassembly may be pre-assembled and installed within a nozzle body as a single unit. The nozzle may include a vacuum-driven automatic shut-off system which prevents fluid from flowing through the nozzle when the downstream end of the nozzle spout is submerged. The shutoff system may also be magnetically actuated to allow for dry testing in which the automatic shut-off functionality is testing without dispensation of fluid.
B67D 7/54 - Filling nozzles with means for preventing escape of liquid or vapour or for recovering escaped liquid or vapour
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/48 - Filling nozzles automatically closing when liquid in container to be filled reaches a predetermined level by making use of air suction through an opening closed by the rising liquid
Disclosed here in is a fuel dispensing nozzle that includes: a nozzle body having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end, fluid and vapor control valves, fluid and vapor control mechanisms, and one or more coupling members; and an actuator moveable between a closed position and an open position. Both the fluid and vapor control mechanisms are moveable in response to actuation of the actuator when the coupling members are in a first position. Movement of both the fluid and vapor control valves forces both the fluid and vapor control valves to an open position. The vapor control mechanism is independently moveable in response to actuation of the actuator when the coupling members are in the second position. Thus, the vapor control valve can be forced to the open position while the fluid control valve remains in the closed position.
B67D 7/54 - Filling nozzles with means for preventing escape of liquid or vapour or for recovering escaped liquid or vapour
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
35.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR LEAKS IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM
A system and method for detecting a leak in a Stage II vapor recovery system is disclosed. The system may monitor the Stage II vapor recovery system for the occurrence of quiet times and record pressure data during those quiet times. The system may make a determination of a leak based on the evaluation of the pressure data from a plurality of the quiet times.
F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
36.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR ARESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
A system, apparatus, and method for communicating sensor information of a system component that is disposed in a hazardous location to a system controller including using an advanced hazardous location monitor/controller apparatus (data concentrator) along with power line communications to communicate diagnostic information obtained from a sensor located in a hazardous area to a central monitor/controller located in a non-hazardous area so that in-station diagnostics can be performed.
A liquid level and density measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated magnetostrictive transducer and at least two transducer magnets embedded into floats that can freely move along a transducer. One float is relatively more sensitive to liquid density variation than the other float. The less sensitive float is used for liquid level measurement and the more sensitive float is used for liquid density measurement. The liquid density float has a lower part completely immersed into a liquid and an upper part partially immersed into a liquid. The upper part is made substantially in the form of a hollow cylinder with an internal diameter larger than the external diameter of the liquid level float. Therefore the liquid density float can move up and down without touching the liquid level float.
G01F 23/38 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/76 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats characterised by the construction of the float
40.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORING INTERSTITIAL REGIONS IN GASOLINE STORAGE FACILITIES AND PIPELINES
An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
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