42 Technology is helping to develop a concept smart gas cylinder valve that will enable Linde Gases to offer its business customers the industry’s first complete gas management service.
The EVOS DCi digital valve is being developed as an IoT device that can transmit and store industrial gas cylinder valve data in the Cloud. Using an app on their PC, laptop or mobile, users can see at a glance exactly where all their cylinders are currently located, what gases they contain and how full they are. The device will also allow Linde to provide a unique gas management service to help improve its customers’ operational productivity, reduce their costs and at the same time to ensure they never run out at a critical time.
42 Technology is working with Linde on the overall system and detailed design for the device including its electronics, communication protocols, and integrating the new functionality with Linde’s EVOS high pressure valve. The consultancy team has also designed a prototype app with associated usage analytics for further development by Linde and its software development partners.
