Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.

Fe Petro Inc.

Donald Patrick Kenney

Walt Simmons

David M Triezenberg

David R Kruschke

Donald A Gibson

Donald Edward Watzke, Jr

Brian C Green

Charles C Franklin

Randy E Craig

Donald Edward Watzke

A system and method for detecting phase separation in storage tanks is provided. At least one float has a density calibrated to detect a density differential among surrounding fluids. The float is buoyant on a relatively more dense lower layer of fluid such as phase separated fuel or pure water, while remaining submerged in a relatively less dense upper layer of fluid such as a gasoline/ethanol blend. A detection device sends a signal when the float rises or falls above or below a preset acceptable level.

Method and apparatus for detection of phase separation in storage tanks

Method and apparatus for detection of phase separation in storage tanks using a float sensor

An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.

Method and apparatus for continuously monitoring interstitial regions in gasoline storage facilities and pipelines

An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.

A control system for a fuel delivery system provides enhanced functionality and diagnostic capabilities relative to known systems. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, enhanced functionality and diagnostic capability is provided by integrating the pump controller and the tank gauge by way of a control or integration unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor and communication hardware for communicating with the tank gauge and the pump controllers. In accordance with alternate embodiments of the invention, a control unit is included which provides additional functionality, such as automatic logging of controller faults.

Fuel delivery system with enhanced functionality and diagnostic capability

A submersible pump-motor assembly for use in dispensing petroleum from petroleum storage tanks. The pump-motor assembly of the present invention enhances the performance characteristics of the pump-motor assembly by providing greater flow area around the motor stator while maintaining the alignment of the assembly's critical pump components. Such enhanced pump performance characteristics provide the petroleum dispensing station manager using such pump-motor assemblies with greater flow rates per dispenser or, when maximum flow rates are capped, potentially greater dispensing capacity.

System and method for improving petroleum dispensing station dispensing flow rates and dispensing capacity

A pumping system for use in a fuel service station including one or more fuel dispensers, a fuel storage tank and conduits connecting the fuel dispensers with the tank. The pumping system comprises a variable speed pump-motor assembly for pumping fuel from the storage tank to the conduit and the dispensers, and a control connected to the pump-motor assembly for holding the fuel pressure in a preset range. Preferably the range is that required for efficient operation of a vapor recovery system, or other requirement by the EPA or by another agency, or by a service station operator. The control includes sensors which respond to the pressure in the conduits leading to the fuel dispensers. The sensors may comprise, for example, a pressure sensor in the conduit, or they may comprise power consumption sensors connected to the electrical power supply for the variable speed pump-motor assembly.

Variable speed pump-motor assembly for fuel dispensing system

This disclosure relates to a variable length pipe assembly for connection between a pump-motor unit and a manifold. The assembly is particularly useful in a gasoline dispensing system of a service or filling station. The assembly comprises an inner pair of pipes and an outer pair of pipes. The pipes of the inner pair have telescoped portions and outer ends that are connectable to the pump-motor unit and the manifold. The pipes of the outer pair also have telescoped portions and outer ends that are connectable to the pump-motor unit and the manifold. The inner pair is mounted within the outer pair, a first passage being formed within the inner pair and a second passage being formed by the annular space between the inner pair and the outer pair. A seal is provided between the telescoped portions of the inner pair and another seal is provided between the telescoped portions of the outer pair, and a clamp is provided for securing together the telescoped portions of the outer pair. One of the first and second passages forms a liquid flow conduit between the pump-motor unit and the manifold, and the other of the passages forms a conduit for electric power lines leading to the pump-motor unit.

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McFarland, WI, United States of America

Donald Patrick Kenney