Abstract: A method for monitoring the passage of gas through a supply tube includes measuring the pressure of the gas inside a pressurized container at a first time and at a second time. The temperature of the gas is measured. A pressure difference is calculated. A temperature difference is calculated. An alarm signal is generated if the pressure difference is less than a pre-established value and the temperature difference is greater than or equal to zero.

Abstract: A method for controlling a monitoring unit for the residual supply time for the gas present in a pressurized container includes associating with a plurality of angular positions respective residual time values in accordance with a selected flow; measuring the angular position of the control element by means of a magnetic tunnel effect angle sensor. A residual time value is determined in accordance with the selected flow corresponding to the angular position of the rotary control element; measuring an intensity of the magnetic field by means of the magnetic tunnel effect angle sensor TMR. A limit intensity value is defined for the magnetic field. A display device displays the residual time value in accordance with the selected flow only if the intensity of the magnetic field measured is less than the limit value.