Patent ID: 6014076
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: G01F,Y10S

Abstract:
A system for monitoring parameters within a tank containing combustible liquid, the system comprising:sensor means disposed within the tank, said sensor means being operable with respect to the combustible liquid for sensing at least one parameter relating to changing parameters of the combustible liquid within the tank and for generating electrical signals indicative thereof, said sensor means being configured such that all electrical conducting elements associated therewith are isolated from contact with the combustible interior environment of the tank;first translation means in communication with said sensor means for translating said electrical signals into optical signals, said first translation means being disposed within the tank and configured such that all electrical conducting elements associated therewith are isolated from contact with the combustible interior environment of the tank;optical signal conduction means having first and second ends and being disposed at the first end adjacent to the first translation means for conveying said optical signals to a processing means outside of the tank; andprocessor means coupled to the second end of the optical signal conduction means for processing electrical signals to generate indicia for indicating the parameters of the combustible liquid within the tank in response to electrical signals, said processing means including a second translation means for converting light signals conveyed by the light conduction means into electrical signals.