Application of Internet of Things technologies to improve the operational reliability of the gas supply system in vehicles

Abstract

This study analyzes the possibilities and outcomes of applying Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to improve the operational reliability of the gas supply system in vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG). In this research, a monitoring system was developed based on pressure, temperature, flow, and gas leakage sensors, edge devices (ESP32, Raspberry Pi), and the ThingsBoard cloud platform. The system performs real-time data collection, alerting, and diagnostic functions, contributing to the optimization of service intervals. The implementation of the IoT system increases the probability of failure-free operation of system components and significantly reduces the number of failures and malfunctions. According to experimental research results, the effectiveness of the system was evaluated based on the reduction of failure functions, the reliability indicators of failure-free operation, and the analysis of maintenance and repair activities.