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This document provides a guide to vehicle maintenance to reduce emissions and improve air quality. It recommends avoiding unnecessary driving, driving wisely, and properly maintaining one's vehicle by following the owner's manual. A well-maintained vehicle produces fewer emissions and is less likely to break down. The document then provides a detailed maintenance checklist covering various vehicle systems and components. It emphasizes the importance of routine maintenance like oil changes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce pollution, and avoid costly repairs.
The documents provide service information for repairing the antilock brake system (ABS) on a 2009 Saturn VUE, including:
1) Tightening specifications for ABS components and instructions for bleeding the ABS lines using an automated procedure.
2) Schematics showing the routing of ABS wiring and sensors.
3) Procedures for replacing ABS components like the electronic brake control module, brake pressure modulator valve, and centering the steering angle sensor after repairs.
The document discusses transmission fluids and service. It describes the functions of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) including transferring energy, lubricating, trapping contaminants, and cleaning internal parts. It also discusses common ATF types and additives that provide protection. The document outlines how to check ATF level and condition, including allowing the transmission to reach operating temperature first. It provides guidance on drain and fill procedures as well as filter replacement and band adjustment if needed. Potential transmission services like fluid exchanges are also discussed.
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This presentation is intended to compare the manual and computerized calculation. This software can be customized for any fuel carrying barge requiring LIST and TRIM correction. It can also be usable to manage the fuel storage system in any Tank Firm.
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I also teach this workshop as a private lunch-and-learn or half-day immersive session for corporate clients. To learn more about pricing and availability, please contact me at http://familian1.com
Fuel level sensors, fuel consumption meters, wireless temperature sensors, onboard weighing systems, CAN-bus readers and other telematic solutions from Mechatronics
LinerSCAN is a real-time engine liner wear alarm system that provides early warning of critical engine damage. It marks a new era in asset protection by optimizing lubricant feed rates, reducing maintenance costs, and preventing unnecessary engine damage through automated monitoring. LinerSCAN utilizes magnetic field analysis to measure iron in cylinder lubricant, accurately tracking liner wear in real time. It enables safe reduction of feed rates and highlights issues from low fuel quality to maximize engine lifetime.
New catalog of telematic products from Mechatronics. Onboard weighing and wireless cold chain monitoring were added to well-known remote fuel monitoring solutions as well as other products
IRJET- Fuel Level Indicator For Petrol Bunk Storage Tanks/Oil IndustriesIRJET Journal
This document describes a proposed fuel level indicator system for petrol storage tanks and oil industries. The existing systems use methods like dipsticks, load cells, and sensors which have issues like lack of accuracy, manual work, and susceptibility to errors. The proposed system uses two ultrasonic sensors instead of a load cell to measure fuel level accurately in liters. An PIC microcontroller processes the sensor readings and displays the level on an LCD. A GSM module sends alerts for full, empty or theft conditions. Simulations show the system can accurately indicate fuel levels like empty, 100L, 900L and full. This system aims to automate fuel level measurement, increase accuracy, and prevent theft in a more reliable way than existing solutions
This document discusses online sensors that monitor machine condition through oil analysis. It describes sensors that monitor lubricant condition, contamination levels, and wear debris to detect potential machine failures early. This allows repairs to be done preventatively, increasing equipment life and reducing costs. Specific sensors are introduced that monitor oil condition, moisture levels, ferrous and non-ferrous wear debris, and metallic particle size to provide real-time insight into machinery health.
DFM Marine is used in telematics systems (GPS tracking systems) and as an autonomous fuel monitoring solution. DFM Marine is installed in fuel line of the engine / boiler / burner, directly measures fuel consumption and generates an output signal, which is sent to telematics unit (GPS tracker).
DFM Marine is used for monitoring fuel consumption and operating time of engine (fuel consumer), and suitable for:
water transport – sea and river vessels;
locomotives and railway machines;
quarrying and mining machinery;
powerful diesel generators, boilers, burners.
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Mechatronics is an innovative company that designs, develops, and manufactures fuel flow meters and fuel level sensors. The company strives for high quality products and technical support. Mechatronics provides various sensor solutions for automotive and remote monitoring applications, including fuel level sensors, fuel flow sensors, axle load sensors, and liquid level sensors.
1. The document provides information on the general engine components and systems for a DI diesel engine, including the fuel system, controls, intake, exhaust, lubrication, and cooling systems.
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3. Supplements to the fuel system are described to remedy issues caused by water or paraffin in the fuel, such as a fuel filter water separator and internal fuel line heater.
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New catalog of telematic products from Mechatronics. Onboard weighing and wireless cold chain monitoring were added to well-known remote fuel monitoring solutions.
The document discusses several Parker Kittiwake products for machine condition monitoring including the MHC Bearing Checker, ANALEXfdMplus, and Heated Viscometer. The MHC Bearing Checker is a handheld device that detects high frequency acoustic emissions from bearings to monitor their condition. The ANALEXfdMplus measures ferrous wear debris in oil samples and includes various sample holders. The Heated Viscometer measures oil viscosity at high temperatures which can indicate problems like contamination.
2007 Yamaha YZFR1000WC (California) Service Repair Manual.pdflanyi32741774
This document is a service manual for the YZFR1W/YZFR1WC motorcycle. It begins with introductory information about the manual's purpose and contents. The manual contains specifications, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting information, and exploded diagrams to aid mechanics in repairing components of the motorcycle. Safety notices and symbols used throughout are defined to clearly communicate important information.
2008 Yamaha YZFR1000XLC Service Repair Manual.pdfbaijia5729653
This document is a service manual for the YZFR1W/YZFR1WC motorcycle. It begins with introductory information about the manual's purpose and contents. The manual contains specifications, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting information, and exploded diagrams to assist technicians in servicing the vehicle. Safety notices and symbols used throughout are defined to clearly communicate important information.
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- The FI system which uses electronic fuel injection controlled by a microprocessor to precisely control air-fuel ratio.
- The YCC-T and YCC-I systems which use electronic control of the throttle valves and intake funnel to improve power delivery.
- The multi-function meter which displays information like speed, engine RPM, odometer, tripmeter, clock, temperatures.
2007 Yamaha YZFR1000W Service Repair Manual.pdflanyi32741774
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- The FI system which uses electronic fuel injection controlled by a microprocessor to precisely control air-fuel ratio.
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- The multi-function meter which displays information like speed, engine RPMs, odometer, tripmeter, clock, temperatures.
2008 Yamaha YZFR1000XR Service Repair Manual.pdfbaijia5729653
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2008 Yamaha YZFR1000XRC Service Repair Manual.pdfbaijia5729653
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2008 Yamaha YZFR1000XB Service Repair Manual.pdfbaijia5729653
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- The multi-function meter which displays information like speed, engine RPM, odometer, tripmeter, clock, temperatures.
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Guide on fuel management technologies
1. PLACETOINSTALLSENSOR
FUELTHEFT
TypicalFuelManagementPractices
First of all it is important to know the difference between fuel consumption and fuel
level. Fuel consumption shows you how many miles or kilometers per gallon or liter
you’re doing. But only fuel level data can help you detect fraud.
While the industry employs an extensive range of different fuel control solutions,
there are a few more common ones, lets look at them in details.
HOWTOMEASUREFUELINTHETANK
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You already know that fuel takes up as much as 40% and sometimes even up to 50%
of all the direct costs your fleet-based business incurs.
It is only logical prevent fuel theft in order to cut operational costs and optimize
the processes!
There are many frameworks and systems designed to deliver fuel monitoring,
but each has its advantages in the mix with downsides.
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45-50% Construction
Disadvantages:
Does not measure the level. It means can’t recognize draining and
refueling.
Reliable results of CAN bus injector sensors are only guaranteed when
sensors are installed on new or near-new vehicles that travel along
good-quality roads over flat terrain.
The steadier the traffic speed, the better for measurement accuracy. Yet
when the driving conditions become complex, the measurement
process is undermined, and this creates inaccuracy build-up over time.
The accuracy of CAN bus injector sensors is also easily undermined by
many factors:
driving style
fuel equipment and injection nozzle quality
fuel line and atmospheric pressure
air strainers’quality
fuel viscosity and etc.
CANBUSFLOATSENSORS
Advantages:
Help the driver know when it is time to refuel. The float and the
variable resistor switch deliver information on the extent to which the
tank is filled.
Easy to connect.
Disadvantages:
Inaccuracy up to 20%. There are two blind spots, one at the top and one
at the bottom of the fuel tank. While the bottom blind spot is less
important (clearly, the vehicle won’t get far with an empty tank!), the
top blind spot is critical, as it may account for up to 10% of the total
tank volume. And refueling the tank from 50% to 100% may translate
into an up to 20% error of the value of the total refuel. You can easily
witness inaccuracy when you fuel your car, drive for about an hour and
onboard computer still shows the full tank.
CAN bus float sensor requires you to calibrate the tank to be able to get
your information in liters.
Also there are consistent reports of the variable resistor suffering wear
over the time; this makes it lose contact occasionally and, therefore,
distorts the signal.??
Variable resistor has just 30 steps. So the accuracy in the middle of the
tank could not be better than ±3% of the volume of the tank. Let say if
tank has 700 L of volume the accuracy will be ± 21Lv
INDUSTRY’STOPTECHNOLOGIES
CAN bus - One of the most popular systems for measuring fuel.
Mainfunction:
Measure the time is takes for an acoustic wave to travel from the bottom of the fuel
tank to the surface of the fuel inside it and back. The sensor is attached underneath the
fuel tank on the external side of its bottom wall.
Advantages:
Since the sensor is attached with acoustic glue, there’s no need to drill
or deform the fuel tank to install it: this is what being non-invasive is all
about, and it is a clear advantage of this solution.
Disadvantages:
Complicated installation: you will need to locate the perfect spot to
attach the sensor, which may not be easy, given the multiple internal
signal echoes, the uneven metal texture of the bottom of the tank or
any additional structures inside.
Once you’ve picked the spot, you will use acoustic glue to fix the sensor,
and this glue takes 24 hours to set; all the while you should keep the
vehicle in a stable warm environment, exerting stable pressure on the
sensor to fix it right and tight.
If you’re not careful and do not take all necessary precautions, the glue
may deform, which will weaken the link between the sensor and the
tank and may lead to wave signal distortions.
Risk of being knocked off by rubble and stones, water or sidewalk
edges. It’s also worth mentioning that the drivers sometimes knock it
off altogether on purpose, knowing they could always says it just fell off
because of the bad road conditions or other external factors like wind.
ULTRASOUNDNON-INVASIVESENSORS
STANDART
FLOW
SENSOR, (CAN)
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
MODERATE
LIGHT
MODERATE
HARD
VERYHARD
±15%
±15%
±1-3%
±2-3%
±15%
STANDART
INJECTOR
SENSOR, (CAN)
CAPACITIVE
SENSOR
TURBINE
FLOWMETER
ULTRASOUND
SENSORS
SENSOR
TYPE
REFUELLING
AND DRAINS
CONTROL
INNACCURACY INSTALLATION
COPLEXITY UNIVERSITY CONS
BLIND ZONES IN FUEL TANK
CAN MANUFACTURER
PROPRIETARY
MONITORING SYSTEM
PROPRIETARY FOR EACH
VEHICLE MODEL
CUMULATIVE ERROR
CAN MANUFACTURER
PROPRIETARY
MONITORING SYSTEM
PROPRIETARY FOR EACH
VEHICLE MODEL
REQUIRE
INSTALLATION AND
CALIBRATION
REQUIRES REGULAR
MAINTANANCE DUE TO
OFTEN CLOGGING
COMPLICATED INSTALLATION
PROPRIETARY FOR EACH
VEHICLE MODEL
HIGHEST COST
VERY SENSITIVE TO FUEL
IMPURITY VERY DIFFICULT
INSALLATION LOW
VANDAL AND DAMAGE
RESISTANCE
BLINDSPOT
Mainfunction:
The CAN bus injector sensor delivers information on the events of fuel injection
into the engine cylinders, helping assess consumption during the drive.
The CAN bus float sensor combines a float and a float value switch in the form of
a variable resistor. It evaluates how full the fuel tank is. Some fleet operators choose
to use both sensors in order to create a more enhanced measurement system.
TherearecertainissueswithbothtypesofCANbussensors:
- Vehicle must be of recent model, CAN bus is not installed on vehicles manufactured
earlier than 2000 and other vehicles (e.g. special transport).
CANBUSINJECTORSENSOR
Advantages:
Delivers information in real time, helping the driver evaluate
immediate fuel consumption by the vehicle.
Easy to connect.
2. Keyadvantage:
Provides fuel level control of acceptable accuracy for short distance
routes.
Can be used instead of CAN BUS if it is not installed.
Disadvantages:
The inaccuracy of measurements grows over time and distance
traveled.
Fuel of low quality, as well as low outdoor temperatures, adversely
affect the sensor’s ability to account for fuel flow correctly.
The need to cut into the fueling main to embed the sensor and its
fittings. This is forbidden by many vehicle manufacturers and will cost
you your servicing warranty.
Flow-type sensors do not measure the level, so do not account for
either the events of refuels and drains or the volume of fuel
associated with them.
The complexity of installation (the flow-types require highly skilled
personnel to work them and specific fittings and hoses)
There’s also a high risk of clogging and subsequent emergency engine
shutdown.
Flow-type sensors are easily disabled by sand grains that block the
flow meter and engage the bypass valve, sidestepping the meter
altogether. Unfortunately, this may well invite dishonest behavior by
the drivers.
The major pitfall, though, is not the actual measurement accuracy. Whenever the
road is bumpy or downhill or uphill, the acoustic signal gets lost because the
reflection of the ultrasonic beam do not return to the receiver, which makes it hard to
aggregate trustworthy data. Sand and dirt on the bottom of the tank can destroy the
ultrasonic beam and make measurement unpossible.
FLOW-TYPESENSORSEMPLOYSPECIALSMALLTURBINES
THATHITTHEFUELPUMPDRIVEOFTHEVEHICLE
Mainfunction:
The flow meters read the value of the direct flow towards the engine (forward flow)
and the value of the flow on its way back (backward flow). This provides fuel level
data by measuring and comparing the volume of the cold fuel inside the tank and
the volume of the heated pulsating fuel interspersed with air bubbles after the
high-pressure pump and inside the jets.
Advantages:
Resistant to water and dust.
Disadvantages:
Inaccuracy: Large volumes of compressed air in the tank confuse the
sensor.
Requires calibration otherwise, you will get your data in percentages
and not in liters.
The most popular fuel level control technology in the world. They were originally
introduced for the aviation industry, but are now widely used across multiple
industries, including cargo and freight services, logistics, oil and mining, and many
others.
Mainfunction:
Compare two measured pressure values – at
the top and at the bottom of the tank; the
difference in the two values is reflects the
fuel column pressure. Known unit weight of
fuel combined with these readings helps
figure out the fuel level in the tank.
P1
P2
FUELTANK ENGINE
TRD
500
FUELFEEDPUMP
FILTER
FILTER
COMMONRAIL
BACKFLOWFROMHPFM
BACKFLOWFROMJETS
BACKFLOW
CHAMBER
FORWARDFLOWCHAMBER
FORWARDFLOW
HIGHT-PRESSURE
FUELPUMP
Mainfunction:
These sensors measure the capacity of the coaxial-type probe condenser as it is filled
up with fuel.
Advantages:
The results are highly accurate and therefore very reliable.
There are no mechanical parts to fiddle with, there are no blind spots no
matter how much fuel is currently left in the tank, and sensors of this
kind do not require technical maintenance over their lifetime (no need
to take out sensor for scheduled diagnostics and etc.).
The sensor forwards data on the fuel level at any given moment in time,
including information on the events of refuel and drains, which helps
stay in the know of the vehicle’s operations.
Disadvantages:
Capacitive sensors only work with a single type of fluid, whichever was
used originally; should you switch the vehicle to another fuel liquid
(say, go from petrol to diesel), you will get lower accuracy data readings.
Therefore, you will need to recalibrate the sensor every time you switch
from one fuel type to another (but the vehicle operates on one type of
fuel anyway, so you don’t really get to do that).
Getting information in liters requires calibrating the tank, and this is
why you cannot easily switch from one fuel type to another.
There is a major myth about the capacitive technology – cutting into fuel tank question
warranty. This is not true.
Those who are afraid of losing their warranty need to realize that cutting into a fuel
tank does not rob them of the whole range of warranty services; in fact, the only part of
the vehicle that is under threat of losing warranty services is the fuel tank. Say, yours fell
apart; since it could technically be linked to the drilling associated with securing the
sensor, you are unlikely to get a new fuel tank replaced under warranty conditions. On
the other hand, should anything else go wrong with your vehicle – for example, its
chassis becomes dodgy or the on-board computer is experiencing errors, – it will be
impossible to link it to a drilled fuel tank, and all your warranty options, therefore,
remain safe.
Capacitive sensors are the most popular solution in the vehicle and transportation
industries: it is estimated that there are over a million capacitive sensors installed on
vehicles worldwide, and it doesn’t look like the demand for them is going to cease
anytime soon! Penetration of capacitive sensors increases even within vehicles that
already have CAN BUS.
Choosing fuel management solution is an important decision. The main thought to
keep in mind is that you should not to spend money on solutions that give you
incomplete, inaccurate data or data that you don’t need, and not to invest in
technology that doesn’t provide the information you need.
Pick the solution that delivers top accuracy and that you can rely on in the widest
possible range of conditions (any temperature or landscape, any fuel tank). Inefficient
technology is not going to help you increase efficiency in your own business, it may
even lead to further cost increases, which is certainly something you do not want.
So, have you made up your mind? Be prepared to experience upgraded efficiency
first-hand with Omnicomm or another provider by using capacitive sensors for your
fuel level control needs, and feel free to send us any feedback on your experience.
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