Title :
Accurate measurement of pressure in Natural Gas Vehicles: A digital/electronic design and fabrication
Author :
Baig, Muhammad Iram ; Elahi, Taufeeq
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Eng. & Technol., Taxila
Abstract :
Along with many other issues to be considered when converting a vehicle to CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), one of the primary concerns is the measurement of gas that is remaining in the cylinder. A conventional gas actuation system, which is fitted on the gas pipeline going to the pressure regulator, sends a signal to the unit installed inside of the vehicle that indicates the pressure, normally through four LEDs. A well-tested design is presented in this paper, which gives an accurate and precise measurement of gas pressure in NGVs (Natural Gas Vehicles) using a non-contact sensor mechanism. The final product has an accuracy of 2.0% having a gauge reading of 6000 psi, tested and verified at 4500 psi.
Keywords :
automotive electronics; natural gas technology; pressure measurement; pressure sensors; signal processing equipment; digital/electronic design; gas pipeline; natural gas vehicles; noncontact sensor mechanism; pressure 4500 psi; pressure 6000 psi; pressure measurement; pressure regulator; Bars; Electric variables measurement; Fabrication; Light emitting diodes; Natural gas; Optical receivers; Pressure measurement; Springs; Vehicles; Voltage; Gas pressure measurement; Non-contact electronic sensor;
Conference_Titel :
Multitopic Conference, 2008. INMIC 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Karachi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2823-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2824-3
DOI :
10.1109/INMIC.2008.4777794
