To successfully implement the project, it was essential to use high-quality equipment that met all necessary certifications for operation in hazardous environments. Additionally, the equipment needed to be integrated with each other and with software to ensure smooth data collection and aggregation from all peripheral devices.
As a result, the integrator took great care in selecting manufacturers, ensuring that they met all the requirements of both the customer and local regulatory authorities.
For thorough fuel consumption monitoring the solution selected was sensors from Escort Monitoring Systems: TD-BLE wireless fuel level sensors, which have 99% accuracy and are ATEX certified, and DU-BLE tilt angle sensors.
TD-BLE allows remote monitoring of fuel in tanks and in fuel trucks during the transportation of petroleum products (POL). Another important factor was the need for continuous data transmission and storage, even in emergency situations, which is handled by the black box built into the TD-BLE.
Meanwhile, DU-BLE is used to prevent unauthorised opening of tank hatches and technical compartments in fuel trucks. Additionally, a digital I-5 display with data visualisation was installed in the driver’s cabin to comply with safety regulations.
Monitoring outside GSM network coverage was ensured by Galileosky 10 Hub and Base Block Iridium. The integrator chose Galileosky because it integrates with a wide range of software (in this case, Wialon), has an easy-to-use configurator, provides prompt technical support, built for extreme conditions, and offers unique features for this application.
After that, the integrator analysed the first results and identified the need to add new links in the chain to monitor the entire process. For the next stage of end-to-end fuel monitoring, it was necessary to organise non-operational fuel release, automatic generation of fuel movement logs, online fuel release management, setting limits on the amount of fuel dispensed, and remote equipment setup. Automation of intradepartmental gas stations and tankers was established using the “Kvota-3” controller, which measures accepted and dispensed fuel at intradepartmental gas stations. Also, the Fuel Tanker Dispenser from Garvex, integrated with TD BLE, allowed for:
- Primary fuel acceptance and data transmission on the amount of fuel accepted to the software.
- Unmanned fuel dispensing.
- Automatic electronic log keeping of refuelling transactions.
- Data transfer to Wialon and the customer’s ERP system.
Since no large company can function properly without video monitoring, Howen’s Dashcams were further enhanced to reduce the influence of the human element on operations. This improvement helped prevent accidents caused by reckless driving or fatigue, reduced insurance expenses, improved driver attendance tracking, and more. Since fuel trucks often enter strategic facilities, a system was implemented to automatically turn off video recording when they arrive at such locations.
To recall, one of the client’s biggest challenges was the lack of a unified platform to collect and analyze data. The absence of electronic document management also caused accounting errors, making it difficult to allocate financial resources effectively.
The integrator addressed these issues by implementing Wialon. Wialon’s advanced platform brought everything together, offering powerful features like comprehensive and customizable reports. These tools enabled analysts and the finance team to track key financial metrics more effectively, streamline processes, and improve overall accuracy.