Apparatus and method for handling chemicals
An apparatus and method for handling chemicals. The apparatus includes a vessel comprising an exterior shell coupled to a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface, wherein the top exterior surface defines at least an input port and at least an output port, an interior shell coupled to a top interior surface and a bottom interior surface, wherein the interior shell defines an internal volume configured to store at least a chemical, and an insulated space between the exterior shell and the interior shell, a telematics system, wherein the telematics system comprises at least a sensor, mounted to the vessel, to collect a plurality of sensor data, at least a computing device communicatively connected to the at least a sensor, wherein the computing device is configured to communicate the plurality of sensor data with a downstream device to provide remote monitoring of the at least a chemical.
1 . An apparatus for handling chemicals,
wherein the apparatus comprises: a vessel comprising:
an exterior shell coupled to a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface, wherein the top exterior surface defines at least an input port and at least an output port and wherein the top exterior surface and the top interior surface is configured to open and close to permit access to the interior shell of the vessel;
an interior shell coupled to a top interior surface and a bottom interior surface, wherein the interior shell defines an internal volume configured to store at least a chemical; and
an insulated space between the exterior shell and the interior shell;
a telematics system, wherein the telematics system
comprises:
at least an ultrasonic sensor, mounted to the vessel, to collect a plurality of sensor data and wherein the plurality of sensor data identifies the volume of the at least a chemical and communicates with the at least an output port to close and prevent leaks based on the volume;
at least a global position system module mounted to the vessel, which provides geolocation data; and
at least a computing device communicatively connected to the at least a sensor, wherein the computing device is configured to:
communicate the plurality of sensor data and geolocation data with a downstream device to provide remote monitoring of the at least a chemical and the at least an output port.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the telematics system is configured to remotely monitor a quantity of the at least a chemical inside the vessel.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least a computing device is configured to: receive the plurality of sensor data; and transmit an alert to a user.
4 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least a computing device is further configured to conditionally generate the alert as a function of the plurality of sensor data and a predefined threshold.
5 . The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the downstream device is configured to display, using a graphical user interface, the alert to the user.
6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least a sensor comprises one or more of a weight sensor, a volume sensor, a load cell, and an optical sensor.
7 . The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the apparatus further comprises at least a locking mechanism coupled to the exterior shell of the vessel, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to prevent unauthorized access to the interior shell of the vessel.
8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the insulated space comprises a thermal insulation material, wherein the thermal insulation material provides a temperature controlled environment inside the vessel.
9 . The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the thermal insulation material comprises one or more of fiberglass insulation, polystyrene foam, and aerogel.
10 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bottom interior surface of the vessel comprise a tapered shape characterized by a concentrate.
11 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a pump is coupled to the interior shell of the vessel and configured to move the at least a chemical from the interior shell to outside of the vessel.
12 . The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the pump comprises one or more of a diaphragm pump, a peristaltic pump, and a centrifugal pump.
13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bottom exterior surface and bottom interior surface defines a bottom port, wherein the bottom port is configured to accept a delivery nozzle.
14 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the bottom port comprises one or more of a threaded connections and a quick-connect fitting.
15 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the exterior shell, top exterior surface, and the bottom exterior surface comprises one or more of stainless steel, carbon steel, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and polyethylene.
16 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interior shell, the top interior surface, and the bottom interior surface comprises one or more of polyethylene, polypropylene, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and polyvinylidene fluoride.
17 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bottom exterior surface comprises at least a durability feature.
18 . The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the at least a durability feature comprises one or more of a ribbed feature, one or more drainable channels, a protective coating, one or more feet, and one or more mounting points.