F02M37/28

FUEL QUALITY INDICATOR
20220120227 · 2022-04-21 ·

Systems, devices, and methods of using fuel quality indicators for indicating presence of water within a fuel source such as gasoline. The fuel quality indicator comprises a first indicating member and a second indicating member. The second indicating member is traversable to multiple positions relative to the first indicating member. The second indicating member is designed to float in the presence of water, sink in fuel such as gasoline, and be made of a material which maintains structural integrity when in the presence of fuels. In a preferred embodiment, the first indicating member and the second indicating member are co-axially aligned, with the second indicating member positioned over and oriented around the first indicating member.

FUEL FILTER
20210340942 · 2021-11-04 · ·

A fuel filter includes: a casing having a chamber for collecting water separated from fuel; a water level sensor that extends into the casing and is provided with an electrical water level contact extending into the collection chamber and an intermediate electrical contact arranged inside the casing and outside the collection chamber; and a water separator element having: a filtering element; a filtering element support provided with a through opening crossed by the water level sensor so that the electrical water level contact extends into the collection chamber; and a conductive element provided on the filtering element support and provided with: a water level electrode extending into the collection chamber; and a contact electrode electrically connected with the water level electrode, spaced apart from it and in contact with the intermediate electrical contact of the water level sensor.

FUEL FILTER
20210340942 · 2021-11-04 · ·

A fuel filter includes: a casing having a chamber for collecting water separated from fuel; a water level sensor that extends into the casing and is provided with an electrical water level contact extending into the collection chamber and an intermediate electrical contact arranged inside the casing and outside the collection chamber; and a water separator element having: a filtering element; a filtering element support provided with a through opening crossed by the water level sensor so that the electrical water level contact extends into the collection chamber; and a conductive element provided on the filtering element support and provided with: a water level electrode extending into the collection chamber; and a contact electrode electrically connected with the water level electrode, spaced apart from it and in contact with the intermediate electrical contact of the water level sensor.

Managing a fuel for a power generator

Techniques for managing a fuel for a power generator include storing a volume of a fuel in a primary fuel storage tank that includes an inlet and an outlet; generating electrical power with a solar power assembly; operating a pump assembly with the generated electrical power to circulate a flow of the fuel from the primary fuel storage tank to a fuel filter; removing at least a portion of contaminants from the flow of the fuel; circulating the flow of the fuel to a fuel quality sensor; measuring a quality value of the flow of the fuel; and based on a signal from the fuel quality sensor associated with the quality value of the flow of the fuel, operating a control valve to direct the flow of the fuel from the fuel quality sensor to the primary fuel storage tank from the control valve or an auxiliary fuel storage tank from the control valve.

Managing a fuel for a power generator

Techniques for managing a fuel for a power generator include storing a volume of a fuel in a primary fuel storage tank that includes an inlet and an outlet; generating electrical power with a solar power assembly; operating a pump assembly with the generated electrical power to circulate a flow of the fuel from the primary fuel storage tank to a fuel filter; removing at least a portion of contaminants from the flow of the fuel; circulating the flow of the fuel to a fuel quality sensor; measuring a quality value of the flow of the fuel; and based on a signal from the fuel quality sensor associated with the quality value of the flow of the fuel, operating a control valve to direct the flow of the fuel from the fuel quality sensor to the primary fuel storage tank from the control valve or an auxiliary fuel storage tank from the control valve.

Method and apparatus for limiting acidic corrosion and contamination in fuel delivery systems

A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary control system includes a controller, at least one monitor, an output, and a remediation system. The monitor of the control system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The output of the control system may automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action. The remediation system of the control system may take at least one corrective action to remediate the corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system.

Method and apparatus for limiting acidic corrosion and contamination in fuel delivery systems

A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary control system includes a controller, at least one monitor, an output, and a remediation system. The monitor of the control system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The output of the control system may automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action. The remediation system of the control system may take at least one corrective action to remediate the corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system.

INTEGRATED MODULE WITH STAGE ONE AND STAGE TWO FILTERS COMBINED IN SINGLE HOUSING

A filter assembly includes a filter housing having a longitudinal axis, the filter housing divided into a first filter chamber and a second filter chamber, a first element bottom endplate, a second element top endplate, an intermediate endplate positioned along the longitudinal axis between the second element top endplate and the first element bottom endplate, a first filter element housed within the first filter chamber and comprising first filter media positioned between the first element bottom endplate and the intermediate endplate, and a second filter element housed within the second filter chamber and comprising second filter media positioned between the second element top endplate and the intermediate endplate.

ELECTRONIC FILTER DETECTION FEATURE FOR LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.

ELECTRONIC FILTER DETECTION FEATURE FOR LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.