Fuel usage monitoring
US8629778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23N2231/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various methods and systems are provided for monitoring fuel usage and/or remaining run time of backup power sources. In one embodiment, a method includes tracking run time of a backup power source; determining a current fuel level associated with the backup power source; and providing a fuel level warning. In another embodiment, a system includes a fuel monitoring system including logic that obtains a current run time corresponding to a backup power source; logic that determines a current fuel level based at least in part upon the current run time, the current fuel level corresponding to a fuel source supplying the backup power source; and logic that provides a fuel level warning based upon the current fuel level and a predefined fuel level threshold.
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