Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid consumption
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1. A method of controlling gas flow in a conduit of a natural gas supply system, the method comprising:
- sensing a gas flow parameter related to the natural gas supply system; and
if the sensed parameter satisfies a predetermined condition, sending, to at least one fluid control device interfaced with a conduit of the natural gas supply system, at least one control signal to impede a flow of gas through the conduit.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid consumption in a fluid-supply system are disclosed using one or more sensors for generating signals indicative of the operation thereof. In one embodiment, a method of controlling gas flow in a conduit of a natural gas supply system comprises sensing a gas flow parameter related to the natural gas supply system; and if the sensed parameter satisfies a predetermined condition, sending, to at least one fluid control device interfaced with a conduit of the natural gas supply system, at least one control signal to impede a flow of gas through the conduit.
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1. A method of controlling gas flow in a conduit of a natural gas supply system, the method comprising:
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sensing a gas flow parameter related to the natural gas supply system; and
if the sensed parameter satisfies a predetermined condition, sending, to at least one fluid control device interfaced with a conduit of the natural gas supply system, at least one control signal to impede a flow of gas through the conduit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A control system for a natural gas supply system, the control system comprising:
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a controller;
at least one fluid control device; and
an interface module configured to communicate with the controller and the at least one fluid control device, the interface module configured to receive, from at least one sensor, information indicative of a sensed parameter related to the natural gas supply system, and to send, to the at least one fluid control device, at least one control signal responsive to the information indicative of the sensed parameter. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A module to control gas flow in a natural gas supply system, the module comprising:
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a receiver configured to receive information indicative of a sensed parameter; and
a sender configured to send at least one control signal to at least one fluid control device interfaced with a conduit of the natural gas supply system, responsive to the information indicative of the sensed parameter. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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