Smart LPG Cylinder Monitoring and Explosion Management System

Abstract

In India, Liquified Petroleum Gas Cylinder is used as the primary source for cooking. The level of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder decreases gradually on daily usage. Upon complete utilization of the LPG Cylinder, a new cylinder can be availed by booking with LPG vendors which may take up to two to three days. Users have no provision to view the level of the LPG Cylinder used daily and sudden depletion of the LPG cylinder causes discomfort to the user which will result in frustration as the delivery of a new LPG cylinder takes time. The LPG is coupled to the burner via a regulator that can Turn ON / OFF the flow of LPG to the burner. Also, fire accidents are unpredictable when there is a leakage from the LPG cylinder that may cause serious damage to people and property. In order to address the above issues, an Internet of Things (IoT) - based Monitoring and Management system is built to measure the level of LPG inside the cylinder and to turn off the regulator of the cylinder automatically when LPG leakage is detected.