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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2005
John D. Hillam, Perry, UT (US);
Vincent J. Memmott, Centerville, UT (US);
John D. Hillam, Perry, UT (US);
Vincent J. Memmott, Centerville, UT (US);
Flying J, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for balancing net inventory using a dynamic expansion coefficient of liquid product relative to the temperature changes with density. The method can include receiving an API gravity report that includes a measurement of a specific gravity and a temperature of the product reported at a rack. Utilizing the API gravity report, the method can include maintaining correct densities of the liquid product by utilizing a plurality of expansion coefficients to dynamically convert a gross volume measurement to a net volume measurement for transactions of liquid product in a tank and at a dispenser in order to maintain a net perpetual book balance.