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.

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.

A fuel dehydrator, including a control panel, a fuel pump electrically connected to the control panel, the fuel pump including a first inlet fluidly connected to a fuel supply, and a first outlet, a fuel filter including a second inlet fluidly connected to the first outlet and a second outlet, a water separator, including a third inlet fluidly connected to the second outlet, a third outlet fluidly connected to a fuel return, and an automatic water drain valve fluidly connected to a water drain and electrically connected to the control panel.

A fuel dehydrator, including a control panel, a fuel pump electrically connected to the control panel, the fuel pump including a first inlet fluidly connected to a fuel supply, and a first outlet, a fuel filter including a second inlet fluidly connected to the first outlet and a second outlet, a water separator, including a third inlet fluidly connected to the second outlet, a third outlet fluidly connected to a fuel return, and an automatic water drain valve fluidly connected to a water drain and electrically connected to the control panel.

A solenoid operated unit (100) for detecting and removing an undesired fluid (6) from a desired fluid (5) with diagnostic metering, comprises a unified solenoid operated pump and valve unit (70), a drainage path (40), an electrical detection system (60), a mecha-electro-magnetic detection system (80) and a junction box (190) interacting with an electronic control unit (90) comprising a PWM generator. A plunger (50) moves from up to down, a sweeping volume (28) with a cycle of a PWM electricity wave, while moving down the plunger (50) creates a negative pressure in a sweeping volume (28) and while moving up a positive pressure gets created in the sweeping volume (28) and a negative pressure gets created at a rear end (30) of a unified chamber (26), an air reliever (180) is provided for breathing.

A solenoid operated unit (100) for detecting and removing an undesired fluid (6) from a desired fluid (5) with diagnostic metering, comprises a unified solenoid operated pump and valve unit (70), a drainage path (40), an electrical detection system (60), a mecha-electro-magnetic detection system (80) and a junction box (190) interacting with an electronic control unit (90) comprising a PWM generator. A plunger (50) moves from up to down, a sweeping volume (28) with a cycle of a PWM electricity wave, while moving down the plunger (50) creates a negative pressure in a sweeping volume (28) and while moving up a positive pressure gets created in the sweeping volume (28) and a negative pressure gets created at a rear end (30) of a unified chamber (26), an air reliever (180) is provided for breathing.

An auto drain valve 100 comprises a valve body 222 wherein a piston 111 having a piston rod 08 with sealing disk 07 and sealing member 03 which is movable within said valve body 222 wherein air vent 30 and liquid outlet 40 and closes simultaneously. Further the valve body 222 is connected to the bowl 10; valve body 222 consisting of air vent 30, liquid inlet 40′ and liquid outlet 40; moveable piston 111, solenoid coil 9 surrounding the piston rod 08; spring 01 and spring 02 resiliently biasing on the Piston 111 seal air vent 30 and liquid outlet 40 in its de-energized condition; when the solenoid coil 09 is energized and Piston 111 moves away from air vent 30 and liquid outlet 40 simultaneously, liquid is drained form bowl 10 through liquid inlet 40′ into valve body 222 and drained out form liquid outlet 40.

A filter assembly comprises a filter housing defining an internal volume, a filter element positioned within the internal volume, and a gasket retainer. An outer edge of the gasket retainer is coupled to a top end of the filter housing, and an inner rim thereof forms a gasket retainer ledge. The filter assembly further comprises a retainer loop comprising a retainer loop main body. A plurality of retainer arms extend axially from the retainer loop main body towards the gasket retainer. Each of the plurality of retainer arms comprise a retainer arm ledge extending radially towards the retainer loop main body and snap-fit to the gasket retainer ledge. A retainer loop sidewall extends from the main body away from the gasket retainer. An outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall defines a curvature. A sealing member is removably positioned around the outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall.

A filter assembly comprises a filter housing defining an internal volume, a filter element positioned within the internal volume, and a gasket retainer. An outer edge of the gasket retainer is coupled to a top end of the filter housing, and an inner rim thereof forms a gasket retainer ledge. The filter assembly further comprises a retainer loop comprising a retainer loop main body. A plurality of retainer arms extend axially from the retainer loop main body towards the gasket retainer. Each of the plurality of retainer arms comprise a retainer arm ledge extending radially towards the retainer loop main body and snap-fit to the gasket retainer ledge. A retainer loop sidewall extends from the main body away from the gasket retainer. An outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall defines a curvature. A sealing member is removably positioned around the outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall.

A filter monitoring system and method are described. The filter monitoring system includes a remote telematics system, and a data link between the remote telematics system and an onboard telematics system. The remote telematics system is configured to receive, via the data link, an indication of a pressure drop across a filter cartridge of the filtration system from the onboard telematics system, determine a first value indicative of a remaining filter life of the filter cartridge of the filtration system, determine a second value indicative of a remaining filter life of the filter cartridge that is determined in a different manner than the first value, compare the first value to the second value to determine which value indicates a least amount of life remaining for the filter cartridge, and transmit an indication of the least amount of life remaining for the filter cartridge based on the comparison.