Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
A Wireless System to Monitor and to Predict the Consumption and Remaining Gas in a Cylinder
Categories for this Invention
Category – IoT & Wireless Sensor Technology
Applications- To monitor and to predict the consumption and remaining gas in LPG cylinder.
Industry- Advanced Manufacturing
Market – Global gas sensor market size was estimated at USD 2.69 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2.90 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.5%.
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Problem Statement
- LPG is a commonly used cooking fuel supplied through cylinders, but users lack awareness of their daily gas consumption and when the cylinder will run out.
- Existing systems for tracking and analyzing gas consumption have advantages and disadvantages related to technology, sensor placement, tracking, prediction, optimization, cost, time, performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency.
- The challenge is to develop an efficient and cost-effective system that provides users with real-time gas consumption data and estimates the time when their LPG cylinder will be empty.
Technology
- The present invention relates to both a system and a method for monitoring LPG consumption and predicting the remaining gas in a cylinder.
- Sensor Placement: Sensors are placed on each position of a knob associated with a switch. This knob controls fuel supply through the switch.
- Sensor Functionality: The sensors send unique signals to indicate the status of fuel use at each knob position.
- Calibration: The method calibrates expected fuel usage time in the cylinder based on past usage data for a specified time period.
- Usage Data: The calibration is done in response to receiving unique signals from the sensors, which represent fuel use.
- Residual Fuel Prediction: The technology uses the calibration data to predict the amount of residual fuel in the cylinder.
Key Features / Value Proposition
Accurate Fuel Monitoring:
- The system provides precise fuel consumption tracking for improved resource management.
Predictive Insights:
- It predicts residual fuel levels, allowing for timely refilling and preventing unexpected fuel shortages.
Real-time Status Updates:
- Sensors offer real-time feedback on fuel usage at different settings for informed decision-making.
User-Friendly Interface:
- The system is designed with an easy-to-use knob and sensor setup for operator convenience.
Versatile Application:
- Applicable in various industries where fuel monitoring is crucial, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.
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Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Anjan Chakravorty
Prof. Pradeep Kiran Sarvepalli
Department of Electrical Engineering
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1121 (Patent of Addition)
- IN 389165
Technology Readiness Level
TRL – 4
Technology validated in lab scale.