A new preset refueling mode for gasoline dispenser using frequency converter and flow rate signals. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Yajun; Cai, J; Wang, ZY; Huang, ZY
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Volume 230:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 440
• Page End: 446
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Refueling accuracy -- variable frequency converter -- fuel dispenser system -- energy-efficient -- overshooting; Mechanical engineering -- Periodicals; Production engineering -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; 621.05
• DOI: 10.1177/0954408914562596
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-4089

Abstract

Fuel dispenser is an integrated fuel pumping and metering system for automotive refueling at the service station. In this paper, we develop a preset refueling mode for the dispenser. A frequency converter and the flow rate signal from the measurement transducer are utilized instead of the solenoid valve, which is used to control the flow rate in the traditional refueling mode. With variable speed pumping system, the rotational speed of the pump is adjusted to achieve the desired flow rate and head necessary for the application. All the experiments were operated on a real dispenser system. How the frequency influences the refueling accuracy is observed. Through choosing a suitable frequency, not only accuracy but also energy efficiency improves compared with the traditional refueling mode. It is able to provide a reference for authority to fill in gaps in low-quantity (less than 5 L) refueling.