10-04-2017, 08:33 PM
Abstract
Automated have added to the new look of the petrol bunks. Now one can get updated details on the mobile using the cutting edge GSM Technology. This makes the customers know the exact quantity of petrol that has to be filled. It is micro controller based project which controls whole assembly i.e. smart card, motor, relay. Basically it includes mathematical calculations which decides motor ON & OFF period. It also provides onsite recharge facility. The main attraction of this project is that it eliminates human interaction (serviceman) & avoids situation of black selling as there is no serviceman. Basically smart card and micro controller communicate with I2C protocol. In this micro controller acts as master device while smart card acts as slave device. On completion of transaction balance (money) is deducted from card and updated balance is shown again. While in case of low balance transaction cannot complete and respective message is shown on display. The automation covers various aspects of the outlets, including level gauges in underground tanks and gauges to check quality parameters of the fuel. Every time fuel is dispensed, a bill, giving details of the date, time, quantity of the purchase, the pump and the attendant who delivered the product, will be generated automatically. Automation of pumps will give oil companies accurate data on sales and control over any adulteration, which might happen at the retail end. These benefits will also flow to the customer. The next step is to bring in a vehicle identification unit within the vehicle. This will allow the petrol pump to recognize the vehicle, fill it up and add the amount to the customer s credit card, in a cashless transaction. This unit is an RFID chip on a fob that is read when in proximity to the pump, or when the customer waves it close to the reader. This will help fleet owners who are concerned over theft, besides being a convenience. The system will not allow a driver to divert fuel from the vehicle s fuel tank to a jerry can, for instance.