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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pump control systems and methods

US8443785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle, includes a composition determination module and a pump control module. The composition determination module determines a composition of LPG in an LPG tank of the LPG vehicle based on an LPG tank pressure and a temperature of the LPG in the LPG tank. The pump control module controls operation of an LPG pump based on the composition.

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