Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] This disclosure relates generally to the field of automobiles, and more particularly to a method and system for operating valves in twin-pressure vessels, such as compressed natural gas cylinders.
BACKGROUND
[002] As a stepping stone to mitigate climate change due to usage of fossil fuels, a demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a primary fuel in the transportation sector is increasing rapidly which has led to modification in conventional vehicle systems. Conventionally, one example of such modification is increasing a fuel capacity of a vehicle running on CNG as fuel, using twin pressure vessels, which may include twin compressed natural gas cylinders in a vehicle. An application of twin compressed natural gas cylinders in a vehicle ensures an increased capacity for storing compressed natural gas for a prolonged fuel supply when the vehicle may travel long distances.
[003] However, in a vehicle comprising twin compressed natural gas cylinders to store fuel, there is an emergence of an issue related to the operation of valves of the twin cylinders. It has been observed that often users fail to maintain the valves of both the twin compressed natural gas cylinders as open or at ON state. This can be attributed to a practice of not opening the valves after parking the vehicle for a prolonged period, especially in an absence of a foolproof system for operating valves in the twin compressed natural gas cylinders.
[004] This condition of not maintaining the valves of the twin cylinders as open may lead to an anomaly in the information displayed on an instrument cluster of the vehicle. For example, one of the control unit used in a vehicle, such as a Body Control Module (hereinafter: BCM) of a vehicle is generally configured to sense a pressure of the CNG contained in the cylinder to gauge an amount of the CNG and estimate a probable distance upto which the vehicle may run utilizing the amount of CNG contained in each cylinder from the twin compressed natural gas cylinders. Therefore, in a condition when the valves of one cylinder of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders are not open, there may be a discrepancy in the pressure gauged by the BCM, and the actual pressure of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders. This may lead to a misrepresentation of information being displayed on the instrument cluster or dashboard of the vehicle. Further, this may also lead to the non-utilization of one of the cylinders of the twin cylinders due to the non-opening of all the valves of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders.
[005] There is, therefore a need for a simple, cost-effective, and robust system, and method for operating valves in twin compressed natural gas cylinders to ensure an accurate display of information on the instrument cluster, and a uniform, and proper utilization of the gas contained in both the cylinders of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders.
SUMMARY

[006] The present disclosure pertains to a system for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel. This may include a valve actuation unit connected to at least one valve of the twin-pressure vessel, where the valve actuation unit may sense an operational state of the at least one valve, and may generate an operational signal indicative of the operational state. The system may include a control unit communicably connected to the valve actuation unit such that the control unit may determine the operational state of the at least one valve, based on the operational signal of the valve actuation unit. Further, the control unit may generate, in response to the determined operational state of the at least one valve, an actuation command that may be transmitted to the valve actuation unit so as to actuate the at least one valve.
[007] In an embodiment, a method for operating valves of a twin pressure vessel is disclosed. The method may include a valve actuation unit configured for generating an operational signal that may be at least indicative of an operational state of at least one valve of the twin pressure vessel. The control unit is operatively coupled to the valve actuation unit, and may be configured for determining the operational state of the at least one valve based on the operational signal, and further generating in response to the determined operational state of the at least one valve, an actuation command to the valve actuation unit to actuate the at least one valve.
[008] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.
[010] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic layout of a system for operating valves for a twin-pressure vessel, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[011] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a system for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[012] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[013] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel during refueling of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[014] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel for starting an ignition system of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[015] The foregoing description has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other devices, systems, assemblies, and mechanisms for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its device or system, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
[016] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a system or a device that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[017] References will now be made to exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to FIGs. 1-5
[018] As illustrated earlier, in a condition when all the valves of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders are not open, there may be a discrepancy in the pressure gauge by the control unit and the actual pressure of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders. This may lead to a misrepresentation of information being displayed on the instrument cluster or dashboard of the vehicle. Further, this may also lead to the non-utilization of one of the cylinders of the twin cylinders due to the non-opening of all the valves of the twin compressed natural gas cylinders.
[019] To this end, a system and method for operating valves in the twin-pressure vessel are disclosed. In an embodiment, now refer to FIG. 1 illustrating a schematic layout 100 of a system for operating valves of a twin pressure vessels 108 in a vehicle 116, and FIG.2 illustrating a schematic block diagram 200 of the system of FIG.1, as an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the system 101 may include a valve actuation unit 102, and at least one valve 104 of the twin pressure vessel 108 connected to the valve actuation unit 102. The system 101 may be connected to a control unit 106. Particularly, the valve actuation unit 102 may be connected to the control unit 106. Further, the control unit 106 may be connected to various components of the vehicle 116, such as an instrument cluster 118, an alarm override switch 206, and an ignition system. It must be noted that at least one valve 104 may include a single valve for each pressure vessel of the twin pressure vessel 108. As explained before, the twin pressure vessel 108 may include a set of gas cylinders, preferably compressed natural gas cylinders which may be configured to store, but not limited to compressed natural gas as a fuel for the vehicle 116.
[020] In an embodiment, the valve actuation unit 102 may include a position sensor 202 and an actuator 204. The position sensor 202 may be electronically connected to at least one valve 104 of the twin pressure vessels 108 and may include, but are not limited to sensors configured to identify the position of an object, such as a proximity sensor, and the like. The position sensor 202 may be configured to determine an operational state of at the at least one valve, based on the position of the knob 110. Further, the actuator 204 may be mechanically coupled to the at least one valve 104 of the vehicle. Particularly, the actuator may be mechanically coupled to a knob 110 of the corresponding least one valve 104, such that actuation of the actuator 204 may actuate the knob 110. Further, actuation of the knob 110 may change the operational state of the corresponding valve 104 from the at least one valve 104. The actuator 204 may include state-of-the-art knob actuators, such as valve actuators including but not limited to pneumatic type valve actuators, hydraulic type valve actuators, or electric type actuators coupled to the knob 110. The actuator 204 for example, may be actuated in a linear motion, and/or a rotary motion to change an operational state of the at least one valve 104 of the twin pressure vessels 108.
[021] In an embodiment, the operational state of the at least one valve 104 may include an open operational state and a closed operational state. As name suggests, the open operational state may indicate at least one valve 104 is open, to allow passage of compressed natural gas into the twin pressure vessel 108. Further, the closed operational state may indicate at least one valve is closed, to restrict or block the passage of compressed natural gas into the pressure vessel. Now, it may be essential that the at least one valve 104 of the system 101 must be functioning in the open operational state while refueling, and/or starting of a vehicle 116.
[022] Therefore, the operational state of the at least one valve 108 may be indicated and an operation signal corresponding to the operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be generated by the position sensor 202. For example, if the at least one valve 104 operates in a closed operational state or is closed as detected by the position sensor 202, an operational signal indicating a closed operational state of the valve may be generated by the position sensor 202. This operational signal may be further transmitted to the control unit 106. The control unit 106, based on receipt of the operational signal may be configured to determine the operational state of the at least one valve 104. For example, after generation of the operational signal indicative of the at least one valve 104 being in a closed operational state, the valve actuation unit 102 may transfer the operational signal to the control unit 106. The control unit 106 may be configured to analyze the operational signal received from the valve actuation unit and may further determine that the at least one valve 108 is operating in a closed operational state.
[023] In an embodiment, in response to the determination of the closed operational state of the least one of the valves 104, a signal may be generated by the control unit 106 to cease or interrupt the operation of the one or more components of the vehicle 116. For example, if the control unit 106 determines that the at least one of the valves 116 operates in a closed operational state, a signal may be sent to cease the operation of the ignition system. For example, the signal may be sent to an igniter of the ignition system to stop the flow of primary current to an ignition coil, thereby preventing the operation of the ignition system.
[024] In an embodiment, in response to the determination of the closed operational state of the least one of the valves 104, a signal may be generated by the control unit 106 to prevent the opening of the fuel flap 114 when the fuel flap lever 112 is engaged. For example, conventionally, the fuel flap lever 112 may be connected to a fuel flap actuator, and the fuel flap actuator may be further connected to the fuel flap 114. In an exemplary embodiment, when the fuel flap lever 112 is engaged, the control unit 106, in response, may generate an actuation signal to the fuel flap actuator. The fuel flap actuator, in response, may actuate the fuel flap 114 to provide access for a fuel nozzle to refill the twin pressure vessel 108. However, when the at least one valve 104 operates in a closed operation state, the control unit 106 may generate an transmit a signal to the fuel flap actuator, for preventing opening of the fuel flap 114.
[025] In an embodiment, as explained earlier, after the control unit 106 determines the closed operational state of the at least one valve 104, the control unit 106 may generate an alarm signal corresponding to the closed operational state. The alarm signal may be transmitted to the instrument cluster 118 of the vehicle 116. In an embodiment, the instrument cluster 118 may include a notifier (not shown in the figure) configured to receive an alarm signal and generate a notification by way of a visual indication, an alarm, a voice notification or a combination thereof, in the instrument cluster 118.
[026] In an embodiment, the instrument cluster 118 may include an alarm override switch. The alarm override switch may be manually operated by a user driving the vehicle 116. Further, the alarm override switch may be communicably coupled to the control unit 106. When an alarm is displayed by the instrument cluster 118, the alarm may be overridden by actuating the alarm override switch. In an embodiment, after the actuation of the alarm override switch, an override signal may be transmitted to the control unit 106.
[027] In response to receiving the override signal, the control unit 106 may transmit an actuation command to the valve actuation unit 102. On receiving the actuation command, the actuator 204 which is operatively coupled with a knob 110 of the at least one valve 104 may actuate the knob 110 for changing the closed operational state of the at least one valve 104 to the opened operational state. When the opened operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be determined by the position sensor 202, the control unit 106 may transmit an actuation signal to the fuel flap actuator to allow opening of the fuel flap 114. Also, the control unit 106 may transmit the signal to the igniter to resume the supply of the primary current to the ignition coil, thereby allowing the operation of the ignition system.
[028] The control unit 106 may receive the operational signal from the position sensor 202, respectively. In an embodiment, the control unit may include an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), a Body Control Module (BCM), or an externally installed processing unit known in the art, which may be constructed as a microprocessor including a processing unit formed of one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, single board computers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data received from various sensors installed in the vehicle. The control unit may also include a Read-Only-Memory (ROM) (not shown) that stores processing programs, a Random Access Memory (RAM) that temporarily stores data, input and output ports (not shown), and a communication port (not shown). The control unit 106 receives, via its input port (not shown), signals from various sensors installed in the vehicle, and from the valve operating system 101, and determines various operating conditions which require a change in the operational state of the at least one valve 104. Based on the detection, the control unit may transmit the actuation signal via the output, to the valve actuation unit 102.
[029] In an embodiment, the actuators, the sensors, such as the position sensors, as well as other anonymous sensors installed in the vehicle, may be wirelessly connected to the control unit 106 via vehicle communication bus, operating on wireless protocols, including, but not limited to A²B (Automotive Audio Bus), AFDX, ARINC 429, Byteflight, CAN (Controller Area Network) , D2B – (Domestic Digital Bus), FlexRay, IDB-1394, IEBus, I²C, ISO 9141-1/-2, J1708 and J1587, J1850, J1939 and ISO 11783 – an adaptation of CAN for commercial (J1939) and agricultural (ISO 11783) vehicles, Keyword Protocol 2000 (KWP2000), LIN (Local Interconnect Network), MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport), IEC 61375, SMARTwireX, SPI, and/or VAN – (Vehicle Area Network), and the like. Alternatively, the sensors, actuators, and the other components may also be hard-wired to the control unit 106.
[030] In an embodiment, at least one valve 104 operating in a closed operational state may lead to an incomplete utilization of the gas contained in the twin pressure vessels 108. Further, any indication related to the twin-pressure vessels 108, such as the amount of fuel present therein, may not be correctly displayed on the instrument cluster 108. For example, as it is commonly known in the art, the fuel level in the twin-pressure vessels is determined based on the equilibrium pressure of the gas stored in both pressure vessels. Therefore, the closed operational state of at least one valve 104 may indicate the pressure of the gas for one pressure vessel (of which the valve 104 is in the opened operational state) as the overall pressure of the gas in the twin-pressure vessels 108, due to which incorrect information may be dispayed on the instrument cluster 118.
[031] Moreover, as the at least one valve 104 may operate in a closed operational state, during refuelling, CNG fuel may be supplied to the pressure vessel of which the valve 104 operates in an open state, instead of to both pressure vessels in the twin-pressure vessels 108. Therefore, such scenarios may involve only one pressure vessel being filled, and the second pressure vessel ending up devoid of fuel. Therefore, this may result in vehicle running out of fuel after a short duration of travel.
[032] Therefore, to avoid such scenarios, the control unit 106, as explained earlier with reference to FIGs. 1-2, may cease the opening of the fuel flap 114 and the operation of the ignition system when the closed operation state of the at least one valve 104 may be determined, especially when the vehicle may be started. Further, in case of refuelling the twin pressure vessel system 108, when the closed operational state of the at least one valve 104 is determined, the control unit 106 may cease, or may not allow opening of the fuel flap 114, and generate an alarm through the instrument cluster 118. Therefore, the user may actuate the alarm override switch, in response to which the control unit 106 may generate the actuation command to the actuator of the valve actuation unit 102. On receipt of the actuation command, the actuator of the valve actuation unit 102 may change the operational state of the at least one valve 104 from the closed operational state to the opened operational state. As the opened operational state of the at least one valve may be determined, the control unit 106 may allow opening of the fuel flap 114, as explained above.
[033] Further, in case of starting ignition of the vehicle, when a closed operational state of the at least one valve 104 is determined, the control unit 106 may cease, or may not allow opening of the ignition system, and generate an alarm through the instrument cluster 118. Therefore, the user may actuate the alarm override switch, in response to which the control unit 106 may generate the actuation command to the actuator of the valve actuation unit 102. On receipt of the actuation command, the actuator of the valve actuation unit 102 may change the operational state of the at least one valve 104 from the closed operational state to the opened operational state. As the opened operational state of the at least one valve may be determined, the control unit 106 may allow operation of the ignition system, as explained above.
[034] In an embodiment, referring to FIG.3, a method 300 for a method for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel is disclosed. At step 302, an operational signal indicative of an operational state of at least one valve 104 of the twin pressure vessel 108 may be generated, with a valve actuation unit 102. At step 304, an operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be determined by the control unit 106, based on the operational signal. In an embodiment, the at least one valve 104 may be either in a closed operational state or an open operational state. In an exemplary case, when the at least one valve 104 is in the closed operational state, the method may proceed to step 306, where an actuation command may be generated, and transmitted to the valve actuation unit 102 by the control unit 106 to actuate the at least one valve 104 in the closed operational state. This is already explained in detail in conjunction to FIGs. 1-2.
[035] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 4, illustrating a flow chart 400 for a method of operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel 108 during refueling of the vehicle 116, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. At step 402, the system 101 may be started. At step 404, a fuel flap release lever 112 may be engaged to open a fuel flap 114 for refueling of the twin pressure vessel 108. At step 406, an operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be determined, by the valve actuation unit 102, preferably by the position sensor 202 202 of the valve actuation unit 102. While determining the operational condition it may be determined whether or not the operational state of the at least one valve 104 is in the closed operational state. In a case of an affirmative determination i.e. if the at least one valve 104 is in the closed operational state, the method may proceed to step 412, where a command signal may be generated, and transmitted to prevent the opening of the fuel flap 114 of the vehicle 116. At step 414, an actuation command to change the operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be generated by the control unit 106, to the valve actuation unit 102. In response to the actuation command, the valve control unit 102 changes the operational state of the at least one valve 104 from the closed operational state to the opened operational state. When the open operational state of the at least one valve 104 is determined, at step 416, the the fuel flap release lever 112 may be actuated for opening the fuel flap 114. In contrast, when an opened operational state of the at least one valve 104 is determined, the method may proceed to step 410, where the control unit 106 may the fuel flap release lever 112 may be actuated to open the fuel flap 114.
[036] With reference to a FIG. 5, a flowchart 500 of a method for operating at least one valves of a twin-pressure vessel 108 for starting the vehicle 116 is disclosed, as an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method initiates at step 502 in which the vehicle 116 is started. Further, at step 504, position sensor 202 an operational state of the at least one valve 104 may be determined by the position sensor 202. On determination of the operational state of the at least one valve 104, at step 506, the at least one valve 104 is in a closed operational state or not, is determined by the control unit 106. When it is determined that the at least one valve is operating in the closed operational state, the method may proceed to step 510, an alarm signal indicative of the closed operational state of the at least one valve 104 is transmitted to the instrument cluster 118, by the control unit 106. At step 512, an alarm indicating the closed operational state of the at least one valve 104 is displayed by the instrument cluster 118. At step 514 alarm may be reset by actuating an alarm override switch 206 thereby an ignition system 208 of the vehicle 116 may be started. In contrast, when the at least one valve 104 is in the open operational state, the method may proceed to step 508 in which the ignition system 208 of the vehicle 116 may be started.
[037] Thus, in a case when the at least one valve 104 is in a closed operational state, the system 101 is configured to prevent opening of the fuel flap for refueling, and may also prevent starting of the ignition system of the vehicle until both the valves of the twin-cylinder are in the open operational state. Therefore, the system 101 is configured to prevent misrepresentation of an information regarding the quantity of the fuel contained in the twin cylinders by changing the operational state from the closed operational state to the opened operational state. Therefore refilling, and utilisation of both the twin cylinders are allowed, to provide a safe, and reliable driving experience to the user.
[038] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for the sake of clarity.
[039] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
[040] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
, Claims:I/We claim:
1. A system for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel, comprising:
a valve actuation unit (102) connected to at least one valve (104) of the twin-pressure vessel (108), wherein the valve actuation unit (102) senses an operational state of the at least one valve (104), and generates an operational signal indicative of the operational state; and
a control unit (106) communicably connected to the valve actuation unit (102), to:
determine the operational state of the at least one valve (104), based on the operational signal of the valve actuation unit (102); and
generate, in response to the operational state determined of the at least one valve (104), an actuation command to the valve actuation unit (102) to actuate the at least one valve (104) in a closed operational state.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the operational state determined by the control unit (106) comprises:
the closed operational state; or
an open operational state,
wherein the actuation command is generated when the at least one valve (104) is operating in the closed operational state.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the valve actuation unit (102) comprises:
a position sensor 202 (202); and
an actuator (204) connected to a knob (110) of the at least one valve (104), and electronically connected to the control unit (106),
wherein the actuator (204), in response to the actuation command, actuates the knob (110) to change the at least one valve (104) from the closed operational state to the open operational state.
4. A vehicle (116), comprising:
a twin-pressure vessel (108);
a valve actuation unit (102) connected to at least one valve (104) of the twin-pressure vessel (108), wherein the valve actuation unit (102) senses an operational state of the at least one valve (104), and generates an operational signal indicative of the operational state; and
a control unit (106) communicably connected to the valve actuation unit (102), to:
determine the operational state of the at least one valve (104), based on the operational signal of the valve actuation unit (102); and
generate, in response to the operational state determined, of the at least one valve (104), an actuation command to the valve actuation unit (102) to actuate the at least one valve (104) in a closed operational state.
5. The vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein the operational state determined by the control unit (106) comprises:
the closed operational state; or
an open operational state,
wherein the actuation command is generated when the at least one valve (104) is operating in the closed operational state.
6. The vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein the valve actuation unit (102) comprises:
a position sensor (202); and
an actuator (204) connected to a knob (110) of the at least one valve (104), and electronically connected to the control unit (106),
wherein the actuator (204), in response to the actuation command, actuates the knob (110) to change the at least one valve (104) from the closed operational state to the open operational state.

7. The vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein the control unit (106), in response to the closed operational state:
generates a command signal to a fuel flap release lever (112) to prevent opening of a fuel flap (114).
8. The vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein the control unit (106), in response to the closed operational state, is configured to:
transmit an alarm signal indicative of the closed operational state of the at least one valve (104) to an instrument cluster (118) of the vehicle (116); and
in response to the alarm signal, the instrument cluster (118) displays an alarm indicative of the closed operational state of the at least one valve (104).
9. The vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein the instrument cluster (118) comprises:
an alarm override switch (206) to reset the alarm signal,
wherein an ignition system (208) of the vehicle (116) is started after actuation of the alarm override switch (206).
10. A method (300) for operating valves of a twin-pressure vessel, comprising:
generating by a valve actuation unit (102), an operational signal indicative of an operational state of at least one valve (104) of the twin-pressure vessel (108);
determining by a control unit (106) communicably coupled to the valve actuation unit (102), the operational state of the at least one valve (104) based on the operational signal; and
generating by the control unit (106), in response to the determined operational state of the at least one valve (104), an actuation command to the valve actuation unit (102) to actuate the at least one valve (104) in a closed operational state.
11. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein determining the operational state of the at least one valve (104) comprises:
the operational state comprising:
the closed operational state, or
an open operational state,
wherein the actuation command is generated when the at least one valve (104) is operating in the closed operational state.
12. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein generating by the valve actuation unit (102), the operational signal comprises:
the valve actuation unit (102) comprises:
a position sensor (202); and
an actuator (204) connected to a knob (110) of the at least one valve (104), and electronically connected to the control unit (106).
13. The method as claimed in claim 12, comprising:
actuating, in response to the actuation command, the knob (110) to change the at least one valve (104) from the closed operational state to the open operational state.
14. The method as claimed in claim 13, comprising:
generating, by the control unit (106), in response to the closed operational state, a command signal to a fuel flap release lever (112) to prevent opening of the fuel flap (114) of a vehicle (116).
15. The method as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
transmitting, by the control unit (106), in response to the closed operational state, an alarm signal indicative of the closed operational state of the at least one valve (104) to an instrument cluster (118) of the vehicle (116); and
displaying, by the instrument cluster (118), in response to the alarm signal, an alarm indicative of the closed operational state of the at least one valve (104).
16. The method as claimed in claim 15, further comprising:
resetting the alarm, by an alarm override switch (206) embedded in the instrument cluster (118); and
actuating the alarm override switch (206) to start an ignition system (208) of the vehicle (116).