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Novel Gas Meter Designs with Improved Accuracy, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness
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Conventional gas meters are often encumbered by intricate designs and numerous components, leading to complexities and operational challenges. This paper presents a groundbreaking approach to gas meter design simplification, employing the TRIZ methodology to systematically identify and resolve engineering contradictions inherent in traditional designs. Through this rigorous problem-solving approach, four innovative gas meter concepts were conceptualized and thoroughly validated using finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The four novel designs—Scotch yoke mechanism, Möbius loop-based mechanism, turbine mechanism integrated into the floe tube and magnetic ball/plate mechanism—collectively represent a transformative leap forward in gas meter technology. These designs not only offer significant reductions in cost and complexity but also demonstrate enhanced accuracy, reliability, and self-charging capabilities. The Scotch yoke mechanism, with its inherent simplicity and robust performance, emerges as a compelling alternative to conventional pantograph mechanisms. The Möbius loop-based mechanism, characterized by exceptional innovation and a streamlined component count, holds the promise of revolutionizing gas meter design. The turbine mechanism integrated into the piping system, equipped with a self-charging feature and minimal component count, paves the way for the development of smart gas meters powered by thermal sensors. Finally, the magnetic ball/plate mechanism, with its remarkable simplicity and potential for smart system conversion using Hall effect sensors, represents a significant advancement in gas meter design. The successful development and validation of these four gas meter concepts, driven by the TRIZ methodology, mark a pivotal turning point in the gas meter industry. These designs have the potential to revolutionize gas meter technology, paving the way for more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective gas metering solutions.
Novel Gas Meter Designs with Improved Accuracy, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0189-9092
Conventional gas meters are often encumbered by intricate designs and numerous components, leading to complexities and operational challenges. This paper presents a groundbreaking approach to gas meter design simplification, employing the TRIZ methodology to systematically identify and resolve engineering contradictions inherent in traditional designs. Through this rigorous problem-solving approach, four innovative gas meter concepts were conceptualized and thoroughly validated using finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The four novel designs—Scotch yoke mechanism, Möbius loop-based mechanism, turbine mechanism integrated into the floe tube and magnetic ball/plate mechanism—collectively represent a transformative leap forward in gas meter technology. These designs not only offer significant reductions in cost and complexity but also demonstrate enhanced accuracy, reliability, and self-charging capabilities. The Scotch yoke mechanism, with its inherent simplicity and robust performance, emerges as a compelling alternative to conventional pantograph mechanisms. The Möbius loop-based mechanism, characterized by exceptional innovation and a streamlined component count, holds the promise of revolutionizing gas meter design. The turbine mechanism integrated into the piping system, equipped with a self-charging feature and minimal component count, paves the way for the development of smart gas meters powered by thermal sensors. Finally, the magnetic ball/plate mechanism, with its remarkable simplicity and potential for smart system conversion using Hall effect sensors, represents a significant advancement in gas meter design. The successful development and validation of these four gas meter concepts, driven by the TRIZ methodology, mark a pivotal turning point in the gas meter industry. These designs have the potential to revolutionize gas meter technology, paving the way for more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective gas metering solutions.
Novel Gas Meter Designs with Improved Accuracy, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0189-9092
Conventional gas meters are often encumbered by intricate designs and numerous components, leading to complexities and operational challenges. This paper presents a groundbreaking approach to gas meter design simplification, employing the TRIZ methodology to systematically identify and resolve engineering contradictions inherent in traditional designs. Through this rigorous problem-solving approach, four innovative gas meter concepts were conceptualized and thoroughly validated using finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The four novel designs—Scotch yoke mechanism, Möbius loop-based mechanism, turbine mechanism integrated into the floe tube and magnetic ball/plate mechanism—collectively represent a transformative leap forward in gas meter technology. These designs not only offer significant reductions in cost and complexity but also demonstrate enhanced accuracy, reliability, and self-charging capabilities. The Scotch yoke mechanism, with its inherent simplicity and robust performance, emerges as a compelling alternative to conventional pantograph mechanisms. The Möbius loop-based mechanism, characterized by exceptional innovation and a streamlined component count, holds the promise of revolutionizing gas meter design. The turbine mechanism integrated into the piping system, equipped with a self-charging feature and minimal component count, paves the way for the development of smart gas meters powered by thermal sensors. Finally, the magnetic ball/plate mechanism, with its remarkable simplicity and potential for smart system conversion using Hall effect sensors, represents a significant advancement in gas meter design. The successful development and validation of these four gas meter concepts, driven by the TRIZ methodology, mark a pivotal turning point in the gas meter industry. These designs have the potential to revolutionize gas meter technology, paving the way for more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective gas metering solutions.
Novel Gas Meter Designs with Improved Accuracy, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness
J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C
Jain, Ishant (author) / Bhoye, Ganesh (author)
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C ; 105 ; 647-662
2024-06-01
16 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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