Automatic Gas Booking and Leakage Detection System

Abstract

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is widely utilized in households and industries because of its efficiency and clean nature. However, problems like gas leakage and misjudgment of remaining gas are among some of the major hazards involved in using LPG. Traditional methods of detecting leaks and measuring fuel amount involve manual operations, which are inefficient and prone to errors. This project introduces an intelligent monitoring system that detects any LPG leakages and measures the available gas volume within the cylinder. For detecting leaks, MQ-6 gas sensor is used to monitor the ambient air for any increase in gas concentration. Meanwhile, to measure the available gas volume, the load cell sensor is used along with the HX711 IC module to measure the weight of the cylinder. The ESP32 microcontroller analyzes all these signals and performs required functions. Upon gas leakage detection, the system triggers the required safety measures such as shutting off the gas by turning the valve closed, activating the exhaust fan and triggering the buzzer for alerting the person nearby about the leakage. In addition to the above, the GSM module also sends real-time messages to the user informing about any leakage. Furthermore, in case of low gas level in the cylinder, notifications are sent along with refill requests.

Introduction

The text presents an intelligent LPG gas monitoring and safety system designed to address the risks associated with LPG usage, such as leakage, fire hazards, and inaccurate manual monitoring. Traditional methods—like estimating cylinder weight or detecting leaks by smell—are unreliable and lack real-time responsiveness.

To overcome these limitations, the proposed system integrates gas leakage detection and gas level monitoring into a single automated solution. It uses:

• A gas sensor to detect leakage,
• A load cell to measure cylinder weight and estimate remaining gas,
• A microcontroller (ESP32) to process data and control actions,
• A GSM module to send alerts to users.

When leakage is detected, the system automatically:

• Shuts off the gas supply using a solenoid valve,
• Activates an exhaust fan,
• Triggers a buzzer alarm,
• Sends notification messages to the user.

It also provides alerts when gas levels are low, enabling timely refilling.

The literature review highlights that previous systems typically focused on either leakage detection or level monitoring, often without automated response mechanisms. The proposed system improves upon this by combining monitoring, alerting, and safety control into one integrated framework.

Experimental results show that the system performs reliably, with accurate gas detection, continuous level monitoring, and timely user notifications. Overall, it offers a cost-effective, efficient, and safer solution for LPG management in domestic and small commercial settings.

Conclusion

In this report, a system for leak detection of LPG gas and monitoring of the level of cylinder has been designed. This system can detect the leakage of gas at the initial stages and alerts the person about it to avoid any possible risks in the domestic environment. This mechanism operates effectively as it can alert the users whenever there is any leakage. Not only does it provide security from accidents, but also provides convenience to the users because the level of gas in the cylinder is monitored on an ongoing basis. If the gas level gets down to a particular point, the process of booking gas will get initiated automatically, making life easier for the user. These facilities make the proposed system a perfect solution to be applied in modern houses.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Anamika G, Anamika K M, Arun V M, Stillo Paulson , Praveen K P. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.