Wireless fuel monitoring system
US9020767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F25/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monitoring system includes a transducer coupled to an outer surface of a tank wall. The transducer is oriented to transmit a first signal through the tank wall. An intermediate reflective surface is positioned within the fuel storage tank. The intermediate reflective surface is oriented to produce a first reflected signal associated with the first signal. A controller is programmed to calculate a fuel level based on at least the first signal and the first reflected signal.
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