Abstract: A portable fuel metering system (PMU) is described. The PMU has one or more flow meters capable of metering the flow of fluids, such as fuel, as the fluid is transferred from a source to a receiver. The PMU may include a telemetry unit configured to transmit parameters related to the fuel transfer to remote location. The PMU may be configured in a light, portable package that may be carried by one or two people. The PMU may include a power generator that is configured to use the flow of fluid to the PMU to generate power for the PMU's operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 2024
Date of Patent:
August 5, 2025
Assignee:
Nautical Control Solutions, LP
Inventors:
Thomas Smith, John Donovan, Emerson Ornstein, Brian Doyle, Anthony George
Abstract: A portable fuel metering system (PMU) is described. The PMU has one or more flow meters capable of metering the flow of fluids, such as fuel, as the fluid is transferred from a source to a receiver. The PMU may include a telemetry unit configured to transmit parameters related to the fuel transfer to remote location. The PMU may be configured in a light, portable package that may be carried by one or two people. The PMU may include a power generator that is configured to use the flow of fluid to the PMU to generate power for the PMU's operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2024
Assignee:
Nautical Control Solutions, LP
Inventors:
Thomas Smith, John Donovan, Emerson Ornstein, Brian Doyle, Anthony George
Abstract: A mobile fuel monitoring system (MMU) is disclosed. The fuel monitoring system may be skid mounted and is configured to monitor fuel transfers between a fuel source and a vessel, such as a ship. The disclosed MMU is a stand-alone, self-contained unit that can be easily moved from place to place. The MMU is configured to monitor and remotely report custody transfers of fuel performed at any location. Parameters of the fuel transfer operation, such as the amount of fuel transferred, the flow rate, the fuel density, and fuel temperature can be monitored and alarms may be issued if any of the parameters are out of specification. The parameter values may be transmitted to a remote location, for example, via a satellite link.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 7, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2023
Assignee:
Nautical Control Solutions, LP
Inventors:
Anthony George, Thomas Smith, Brian Doyle, Emerson Ornstein
Abstract: A mobile fuel monitoring system (MMU) is disclosed. The fuel monitoring system may be skid mounted and is configured to monitor fuel transfers between a fuel source and a vessel, such as a ship. The disclosed MMU is a stand-alone, self-contained unit that can be easily moved from place to place. The MMU is configured to monitor and remotely report custody transfers of fuel performed at any location. Parameters of the fuel transfer operation, such as the amount of fuel transferred, the flow rate, the fuel density, and fuel temperature can be monitored and alarms may be issued if any of the parameters are out of specification. The parameter values may be transmitted to a remote location, for example, via a satellite link.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 26, 2020
Date of Patent:
February 15, 2022
Assignee:
Nautical Control Solutions, LP
Inventors:
Anthony George, Thomas Smith, Brian Doyle, Emerson Ornstein