Abstract: A particle detector. The particle detector comprises one or more light sources, an optical sensor, and a controller. The one or more light sources are collectively operable to simultaneously produce at least two wavelength ranges of emitted light. The optical sensor is configured to sense light of the at least two wavelength ranges emitted by the one or more light sources and to distinguish each range. The controller is configured to detect particles based on the light sensed by the optical sensor.

Abstract: A power conversion device is provided, which includes a power conversion circuit configured to convert primary power to secondary power and supply the secondary power to a pump and a control circuit configured to cause the secondary power to follow a control command by the power conversion circuit the control circuit being configured to further execute evaluating, on the basis of the secondary power, an amplitude of a driving force of the pump, setting, on the basis of a relationship between an evaluation result of the amplitude and a driving speed of the pump, an amplitude threshold value profile indicating a relationship between an amplitude threshold value and the driving speed, and detecting an abnormality in the pump in response to the evaluation result of the amplitude exceeding the amplitude threshold value based on the amplitude threshold value profile.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a chassis configured to house components of the information handling system and an air mover assembly comprising an enclosure, an air mover within the enclosure configured to drive airflow to cool one or more components of the information handling system, and a sensor within a path of the airflow and configured to detect a presence of matter harmful to one or more components of the information handling system.

Abstract: A residential and commercial sewerage and water drainage safety system and device that includes at least one hollow pipe, with a plugged or sealed top end and a fitting on the bottom end for connecting the pipe in a substantially vertical mounting position into the sewerage or water drainage system, and at least one float switch disposed in the pipe and electrically connected with a water shut off valve, where the pipe is adopted for the flow and accumulation of fluid, so that the float switch activates as the pipe fills with fluid and shuts off the water valve, promoting safer sewerage and water drainage system operation. Additional float switches positioned above or below in the hollow pipe may provide additional functions, such as a warning light and sound to the owner, or a notification via a telephone or cell phone system or through the home network or Wi-Fi system.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus and a computer program product are provided that can monitor thermal mass or thermal energy sources available at remotely-located equipment using wired or wirelessly connected sensors. The method may include to receiving measurements captured by one or more sensors coupled to the equipment, the measurements including measurements indicating remaining quantities of thermal mass or thermal energy sources available for use by the equipment, monitoring replenishment events in which the thermal mass or thermal energy sources are resupplied, generating a thermal efficiency and usage or characteristic describing thermal efficiency and a cycle of usage of the thermal mass or thermal energy sources based on historical measurements of thermal efficiency and quantities of thermal mass or thermal energy sources consumed and stored by the equipment and a history of replenishment events, and scheduling one or more replenishment events based on the usage characteristic.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for leak detection are provided herein. Also provided are devices, systems and methods for monitoring and/or measuring fluid usage. In some aspects, a system comprising a sensor, a processing system, and a platform are provided. In some aspects, the sensor may be coupled to a spinning device. The sensor can be configured to detect fluid data, which can comprise, for example, displacement data of liquid and/or movement data associated with the liquid in a container and/or flow data associated with a flow of fluid in a conduit. The processing system can be coupled with the sensor and configured to communicate the fluid data. The platform can comprise an application communicatively coupled to one or more databases storing evaluation data (e.g., known pattern data) and configured to receive the fluid data and determine if there is a leak.

Abstract: The magnetic chip detector system can have a first conductor member and a second conductor member both exposed to a liquid flow path and separated from one another by gap, each one of the conductor members having a magnetic field oriented into the liquid flow path, at least a first one of the magnetic fields being actively modifiable; an electrical energy source configured to induce a current circulation across the gap; and a meter configured to measure a response of the gap to the induced current circulation.

Abstract: A Coriolis flowmeter includes a change ratio obtainer configured to obtain a change ratio of vibration of a vibration tube when the vibration tube is vibrated with a constant driving force by causing a switch to select a fixed gain setting voltage, a calculator configured to calculate a first parameter indicating at least one of a spring constant of the vibration tube and a damping coefficient of the vibration tube on the basis of the change ratio obtained by the change ratio obtainer and the constant driving force, and a predictor configured to predict at least one of a time, an operating time, and an integrated flow rate of a fluid flowing in the vibration tube required for a state of the vibration tube to become a state requiring maintenance, using the first parameter calculated by the calculator or a second parameter obtained by performing a predetermined calculation on the first parameter.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine can have a magnetic chip detector system with a first conductor member and a second conductor member both exposed to a lubricant flow path of the gas turbine engine, at least a first one of the conductor members including an electromagnet including a coil wrapped around a ferromagnetic core. As part of an engine shutdown procedure, an intrinsic magnetic field strength within the ferromagnetic core can be increased by circulating electrical current in the coil, and the electrical current circulation can then be interrupted for the magnetic field to remain active during engine shutdown.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for detecting leaks in a pump. A compressed fluid, such as compressed CO2, is provided through a first channel formed within a pump head. The compressed fluid within the first channel is in contact with at least a portion of a pump piston, and the first channel is substantially sealed using a fluid seal positioned around a portion of the pump piston. A wash fluid is pumped into a second channel formed within a wash seal housing associated with the pump head using a fluid pump. The wash fluid within the second channel surrounds a portion of the pump piston and is separated from the first channel by the fluid seal. A flow rate of fluid exiting the wash seal housing via the second channel is measured, and the existence of a leak is determined based on the measured flow rate.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a method and system for metering an electrical grid comprising at least one processor executing instructions from a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of an electrical grid fault detection system. In some embodiments of the system, the instructions cause a processor to calculate a prediction of whether power delivery to at least a portion of the electrical grid is functioning abnormally using voltage sensing devices coupled to at least one feeder, where one or more of the voltage sensing devices are responsive to a determination that the power delivery is functioning abnormally. Further in some embodiments, the determination includes the electrical grid fault detection system receiving at least one signal or voltage reading from the electrical grid based at least in part on a sensed or received voltage level or range of voltage level.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for real-time data analysis of water pipe network are proposed. The method includes: step S1: obtaining a current flow data xi to be identified, where i is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2; step S2: determining whether a first difference between the current flow data xi to be identified and a previous identified flow data xi?1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified is less than or equal to a preset threshold; step S3: determining whether a second difference between a next to-be-identified flow data xi+1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified and the previous identified flow data xi?1 is less than or equal to the preset threshold in response to the first difference being greater than the preset threshold.

Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.

Abstract: A wireless damper control and test system comprising a wireless controller for communicating with a wireless interface using an identifier whereby actuation timing of a damper actuator is transmitted by signal, the wireless interface connected to a damper to be controlled or tested using the transmitted signal, the wireless controller transmits the signals to the wireless interface for operational verification of the damper and damper actuator, and the wireless interface detects a damper state by contacts mounted on the damper and communicates the damper state to the wireless controller.

Abstract: An invention refers to a lubricant injector, a lubrication system and a method for providing lubricant for a piston machine. The lubricant injector is provided with a lubricant inlet conduit and an outlet opening, through which a lubricant is supplied to an inner space to be lubricated of a piston machine. The outlet opening may be selectively opened and closed by means of a needle valve, which is actuated by a magnet coil. The lubricant injector has a flow sensor suitable for determining the quantity of lubricant delivered through the outlet opening.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a flowmeter (5) transducer is provided comprising the steps of exciting a vibration mode of a flowmeter (5) flow tube (130, 130?) and ceasing to excite the vibration mode, wherein a free decay response of the flow tube (130, 130?) is measured. Amplitudes and phases of the free decay response at a drive frequency are extracted, and a strength of the transducer is calculated.

Abstract: Distributed systems and methods for the automatic monitoring and reporting of data relating to the chemistry and flow of stormwater (i.e. stormwater data) are presented. Multiple fluid sensor devices are exposed to stormwater via positioning the sensor devices in locations of interest. The sensor devices are arranged in self-healing mesh networks. The sensor devices are enabled to acquire stormwater data indicating various fluid properties that are desired to be monitored. A sensor device is further enabled to transmit its acquired stormwater data, either directly or indirectly, to one or more remote computing devices that is hosting a stormwater monitoring application (SMA). The SMA is enabled to process and analyze the stormwater data. The SMA generates measurements and reports based on the processed and analyzed stormwater data.

Abstract: A flow switch for a firefighting system is disclosed, providing high reliability and low fluid flow resistance impact. The switch utilizes pressure drop across a valve, which is commonly already required in the firefighting system. Optionally pressure drop across a check valve is utilized.

Abstract: A rig control apparatus, system, and method according to which a mud pump is ramped up toward a full-operational pumping pressure to circulate drilling mud via a drill string between a surface location and a downhole tool, the downhole tool being connected to the drill string and positioned within a wellbore, the flow of the drilling mud between the surface location and the downhole tool is stabilized prior to the mud pump reaching the full-operational pumping pressure, data is transmitted via mud-pulse telemetry from the downhole tool to the surface location when the flow of the drilling mud between the surface location and the downhole tool is stabilized, and the mud pumps are ramped up further to the full-operational pumping pressure.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a technique is presented to dynamically adjust a sample period used at a presenter device for a screen content capture sharing function during a communication session. In another embodiment, a technique is provided to control how frames of screen capture content, e.g., in a desktop sharing function, are sent to attendee devices during an online conference session. According to a still another embodiment, a technique is provided to enable on-demand designation of frames as key-frames during a desktop sharing function of an online conference session.

Abstract: A control system includes a processor with pump data for a parallel connected plurality of pumps in a database of an associated memory for implementing a dynamic priority number (DPN)-based pump selection algorithm for a method of pump selection for the plurality of pumps. The method includes calculating a DPN using pump data regarding a plurality of pump parameters for each of the plurality of pumps. The DPNs are dynamically updated when at least one of the pump parameters changes. The DPNs are used together with a current pump demand to dynamically select which of the pumps are to be turned on or off, and the dynamic selection is implemented. The DPNs can be calculated using a DPN equation.

Abstract: Techniques for charger-device pairing for recharge warnings are described. In one or more implementations, a battery of a device is determined to require charging based on a state of charge of the battery. In response to this determination, a message is communicated via a local network from the device to a charger that was previously paired with the device. The message includes a request for the charger to generate a first alert indicating that the charger is available to charge the battery of the device. In addition, the device provides a second alert indicating that the battery of the device requires charging.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data. The graphical interface platform may receive medical data and provide medical safety reporting capabilities including reporting of history data and real-time visual monitoring data. The graphical interface platform may be configured to identify potential problems and corrections to medical devices in operation while a reporting cycle is underway through visual representation of performance metrics.

Abstract: Methods for avoiding seed-metering errors in planters include monitoring seed loading in a seed distribution disk with a pre-sensor, monitoring clogging of the seeds with at least one post-sensor, monitoring obstructions in a seed duct with the post-sensor, detecting analog voltage signals generated by the pre-sensor and post-sensor, converting the analog signals into digital signals using at least one analog/digital converter, processing the digital signals on a processor, and transmitting the processed digital signals to a central monitoring unit with an RF transceiver. Related devices for avoiding seed-metering errors in planters are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for distributing an agricultural particulate material as part of a crop production process is disclosed. The system may include a distribution line configured to receive an air entrained flow of particles. A controller may be configured to monitor a flow parameter associated with the air entrained flow of particles through the distribution line based on signals received from a flow sensor. The controller may be configured to determine that a change in the monitored flow parameter over time is associated with a plugging flow pattern that is indicative of potential plugging of the distribution line and automatically initiate a corrective action associated with reducing a likelihood of the distribution line plugging.

Abstract: Compliance modules for fluid dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments of the compliance modules include a housing, a processor, memory, wireless communication circuitry and voltage monitoring circuitry for detecting a change in voltage of a dispenser power supply. The processor, memory and voltage monitoring circuitry are located within the housing. A connector for electrically connecting the module to a power supply of the dispenser is also included. The compliance module receives power from the dispenser. The processor determines a dispense event has occurred as a function of a change in voltage detected by the voltage monitoring circuitry. The processor causes the wireless communication circuitry to transmit a signal indicative of a dispense event.

Abstract: Distributed systems and methods for the automatic monitoring and reporting of data relating to the chemistry and flow of stormwater (i.e. stormwater data) are presented. Multiple fluid sensor devices are exposed to stormwater via positioning the sensor devices in locations of interest. The sensor devices are arranged in self-healing mesh networks. The sensor devices are enabled to acquire stormwater data indicating various fluid properties that are desired to be monitored. A sensor device is further enabled to transmit its acquired stormwater data, either directly or indirectly, to one or more remote computing devices that is hosting a stormwater monitoring application (SMA). The SMA is enabled to process and analyze the stormwater data. The SMA generates measurements and reports based on the processed and analyzed stormwater data.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for simultaneously measuring interior temperature and fine dust in a vehicle. The apparatus measures interior temperature of a vehicle and fine dust in the air simultaneously by controlling flow rate of the interior air through a structure for changing air flow rate and making a division between a temperature sensing region and a dust sensing region based on a flow rate difference that occurs based on the structure for changing air flow rate.

Abstract: A flow meter for a fluid, the flow meter including at least two channels which each comprise a floor, a ceiling and two walls, wherein at least one of the channels is a measuring channel in which a measuring device is arranged, wherein the flow meter includes a channel unit which realizes the channels, wherein the channel unit consists of at least one first component and at least one second component which are fitted into one another and in the joined state complement one another thus forming the channels.

Abstract: A method of disseminating information includes detecting, by a first monitoring device, a condition of an aspect of an infrastructure; transmitting data relating to the condition and a first time stamp; detecting, by a second monitoring device, the condition; transmitting data relating to the condition and a second time stamp; determining whether a difference in data indicates a problem of contamination; subsequent to an indication of the problem of contamination, determining an amount of the contamination, an approximate location of the contamination, a direction of contamination movement, and a speed of the contamination movement, based on the first time stamp and the second time stamp; determining whether a difference in data indicates corrosion within the infrastructure; and subsequent to the indication of corrosion, determining whether the data relating to the condition indicates an amount of corrosion determined to be the problem, and a level of severity of the corrosion.

Abstract: A counter to monitor an amount of tool use that includes a fluid passage (23) with an inlet (21) and an outlet (22). A piston (30) and sensor target (50) (e.g., magnet) are positioned along the passage and are biased towards a first position by a biasing member (40). When the tool is not in operation, the piston and sensor target are located at a first position due to the biasing force. When the tool is in operation, fluid moves along the fluid passage. A force applied by the moving fluid on the piston and sensor target overcomes the force applied by the biasing member and moves the piston and sensor target along the fluid passage to a second position. A sensor is configured to sense the sensor target at the second position. A processing circuit (62) determines the tool usage based on the detection of the sensor target at the second position by the sensor.

Abstract: A particulate filter device monitoring system for an engine includes a regeneration mode trigger module configured to set a regeneration request based on soot accumulation in the particulate filter device, a regeneration control module configured to control regeneration of the particulate filter device, and a soot out model module including a soot out model configured to calculate changes in soot out rate during prolonged engine idling periods.

Abstract: An infusion system for being operatively connected to a fluid delivery line and to an infusion container includes a pump, a plurality of different types of sensors connected to the pump or the fluid delivery line, at least one processor, and a memory. The plurality of different types of sensors are configured to indicate whether air is in the fluid delivery line. The memory includes programming code for execution by the at least one processor. The programming code is configured to, based on measurements taken by the plurality of different types of sensors, determine: whether there is air in the fluid delivery line; whether there is a partial occlusion or a total occlusion in the fluid delivery line; or a percentage of the air present in the fluid delivery line or the probability of the air being in the fluid delivery line.

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.

Abstract: A system for evaluating a flow rate measurement includes a flowmeter and a diagnostic system. The diagnostic system is configured to perform a diagnostic test for detecting a physical change in the flowmeter that could impair operation of the flowmeter, output a result of the diagnostic test, evaluate a reliability of the diagnostic test using information about a process condition, and output an indication of the reliability of the diagnostic test.

Abstract: A water leak alarm assembly for identifying a water leak in a toilet includes a first housing that is mounted to a tank of a toilet. An alert unit is positioned within the first housing and the alert unit selectively generates an audible alarm. A second housing is provided and the second housing is positioned on a fluid supply line on the toilet. A detection unit is positioned within the second housing to detect the sound of water flowing through the fluid supply line. The detection unit is electrically coupled to the alert unit. The alert unit emits the audible alarm when the detection unit detects the sound of water flowing through the fluid supply line for a duration of time that exceeds a trigger duration of time.

Abstract: A device and a method for operating multiple centrifugal pumps are disclosed. The device can include a communication interface for receiving as at least one input information, an instantaneous pressure drop and an instantaneous flow rate per pump or speed of the centrifugal pumps, and for transmitting output information to the centrifugal pumps, where the output information reflects a reference value for the number of centrifugal pumps to be operated in parallel. The device can contain a data storage unit and a processing unit, which determine from input information and additional information an instantaneous efficiency, a first expected efficiency under the assumption that the actual number is reduced by one, and a second expected efficiency under the assumption that the actual number is increased by one, and which can generate the reference value depending on which of the instantaneous or first expected or second expected efficiencies has a highest value.

Abstract: A system for evaluating a flow rate measurement includes a flowmeter and a diagnostic system. The diagnostic system is configured to perform a diagnostic test for detecting a physical change in the flowmeter that could impair operation of the flowmeter, output a result of the diagnostic test, evaluate a reliability of the diagnostic test using information about a process condition, and output an indication of the reliability of the diagnostic test.

Abstract: A differential-pressure measuring assembly comprising a differential-pressure measuring transducer for detecting the difference between the first media pressure and a second media pressure and for providing a differential-pressure measurement signal that depends on the difference between the first media pressure and the second media pressure; a first effective-pressure line, which is connected to a first pressure inlet of the differential-pressure measuring transducer in order to apply the first media pressure to the differential-pressure measuring transducer; a second effective-pressure line, which is connected to a second pressure inlet of the differential-pressure measuring transducer in order to apply the second media pressure to the differential-pressure measuring transducer; at least one temperature sensor for outputting a temperature signal that correlates with a temperature of the effective-pressure lines; and a processing unit for processing the differential-pressure measurement signal and the temper

Abstract: An energy management system 1 is provided with an SOFC unit 100 and a gas meter 200. The gas meter 200 includes: a control unit 230 that stops gas supply when continuous use of gas lasts a specific period; and a transmission unit 220 that transmits a stop instruction signal to the SOFC unit 100 before a timing at which continuous use of gas lasts the specific period, the stop instruction signal designating a time limit that is before the timing and instructing to stop the SOFC unit 100.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for correlating a pressure drop across an exhaust particulate filter with the output of an upstream exhaust oxygen sensor and a downstream exhaust oxygen sensor. The pressure drop is then used to infer leakage of the filter during conditions when an exhaust oxygen concentration across the filter is substantially constant. The diagnostic may be performed during selected entry conditions such as when a particulate level in the GPF is below a predetermined threshold, exhaust flow rate is above a threshold rate, and an absolute exhaust flow rate derivative is below a threshold derivative.

Abstract: Apparatus features a signal processor module that responds to signals containing information about sensed sound propagating through a slurry flowing in part, including overflow pipes, of cyclones operating in parallel on a cyclone battery, and determine corresponding signaling containing information about the performance of individual cyclones based upon the signals received. The signal processor forms part of a non-invasive acoustic-based passive monitoring system having cyclones and sensors attached thereto. The signal processor module provides the corresponding signaling as output or control signaling, e.g., for controlling the cyclone battery.

Abstract: A harvesting machine capable of automatic adjustment, comprising a plurality of acoustic material flow sensors, a control system, a processor, and application software, wherein the plurality of acoustic material flow sensors are mounted internal to the harvesting machine at points of crop material flow and are capable of sensing an amount of crop material passing by them, wherein the control system is capable of adjusting a plurality of internal elements of the harvesting machine, wherein the software is hosted on the processor, and the processor is operatively coupled to the control system and the acoustic material flow sensors, wherein the software uses information sensed by the acoustic material flow sensors to determine if the internal elements of the harvesting machine are set for optimal machine performance, and the software sends commands to the internal elements of the harvesting machine in order to improve the machine performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated meter station monitoring system for a fluid comprising a processor having algorithms for verifying performance of a fluid flow measurement system. A pressure sensor is operatively connected to the processor to measure the pressure of the fluid. A temperature sensor is operatively connected to the processor to measure the temperature of the fluid. A gas chromatograph is operatively connected to the processor to monitor changes in gas composition and chromatograph response factors of the fluid. An ultrasonic meter is operatively connected to the processor to monitor the velocity of the fluid, speed of sound of the fluid, and meter diagnostics. A flow computer is operatively connected to the processor to record pressure of the fluid, record temperature of the fluid, record gas composition of the fluid, calculate compressibility ratio of the fluid, calculate standard flow rate of the fluid, and calculate energy rate of the fluid.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.

Abstract: Filter assemblies and filtering systems including the same are disclosed. In some embodiments the filter assemblies and systems include a diffusion member and first and second pleated parts, wherein the first and second pleated parts include different first and second peak heights h1 and h2, respectively. In some instances h1 is greater than h2, and h2 and the thickness of the diffusion member are set such that an upper surface of the diffusion member does not extend past said first upper peaks when the diffusion member is seated in a seating place defined by a seating place that is at least partly defined by the second pleated part. The filter assemblies and systems may also be configured such that an air flow filtered by said second pleated part passes through said diffusion member.

Abstract: A testing apparatus for a turbocharger is provided. In one example, the testing apparatus comprises a regulatable air input source configured to fluidically couple to one of an oil inlet or an oil outlet of an oil structure cavity of the turbocharger, an air flow measurement device including a flow restrictor which is configured to be coupled to the regulatable air input source, and media embodying instructions for correlating an amount of measured air flow measured by the air flow measurement device to a degree, rate, and/or amount of leakage past a turbocharger bearing component configured to restrict flow to or from the oil structure cavity.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to a flowmeter method and system. In an implementation, a signal is received from a flowmeter and a value is determined based on the signal. The value is compared to a threshold. A heartbeat value is provided when the value is greater than a threshold value. In some implementations, a flow rate of a fluid is based on the heartbeat value. In some implementations, the heartbeat value is monitored and an alarm is selectively generated based on the monitoring.

Abstract: An acoustic line tracing system for tracing a fluid transfer system tubing line includes an acoustic receiver operably connectable to the tubing line and configured to receive the vibratory signal. The acoustic receiver includes a vibration sensor disposed to contact the tubing line and configured for detecting vibration of the surface of the tubing line caused by the vibratory signal, and an indicator producing at least one of an audio and a visual cue when the vibration sensor detects the vibratory signal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheel end assembly having a high temperature warning system for giving a warning in the event that the temperature in the assembly reaches a predetermined value such as caused by hub bearing failure or a brake related failure. In one embodiment the system may be a stand-alone system for installation on any vehicle such as a trailer. In another embodiment the system may be combined with an automatic tire inflation system.