Designing a Fuel Measurement System for Validating Dispensed Quantities in Fuel Stations"

Authors

  • Muhammed Hikmat Muhammed Tartous university

Keywords:

Flow, Arduino, Bluetooth, Hall Effect Sensor, Fuel Dispenser Calibration, Real-Time Fuel Monitoring, Turbine Flow Meter, Calibration Techniques, Measurement Accuracy.

Abstract

In this study, we designed and developed a comprehensive system for measuring fuel flow rates at filling stations with the aim of improving measurement accuracy and providing a reliable and user-friendly solution. The system consists of a turbine flow meter equipped with a turbine containing permanent magnets, a Hall Effect sensor that converts the turbine’s motion into electrical pulses, an Arduino UNO microcontroller that receives these pulses and calculates the flow rate using a predetermined correction factor, an LCD screen for data display, and a Bluetooth module for real-time data transmission to a mobile app. The design presented an innovative solution that achieved high precision, demonstrated by the experiment showing that the system provides readings with an error margin of up to 1% and a repeatability error of no more than 0.75% at a flow rate of 45 litters per minute. The system effectively displayed results and shared them via Bluetooth, facilitating real-time monitoring of data from a mobile device. The results confirmed that the system delivers reliable measurements and performs effectively in the environment of fuel stations. Recommendations include further development of the device for use with liquids of varying densities, testing under different pressure and temperature conditions for enhanced accuracy, modifying the mechanical design to better match fuel dispensing standards, exploring new measurement techniques, and adding features such as a fuel level sensor for vehicles. This system represents a significant advancement towards developing sophisticated and effective measurement solutions for fuel dispensing applications.

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Published

2024-11-03

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محمد حكمات محمد. Designing a Fuel Measurement System for Validating Dispensed Quantities in Fuel Stations". Tuj-eng [Internet]. 2024Nov.3 [cited 2024Dec.5];46(4):137-52. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/engscnc/article/view/18740

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 4 (2024): Tishreen University Journal of Research and Scientific Studies - Engineering Sciences Series

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