What telemetry does
Sensors on a storage tank measure level, pressure and sometimes flow. A small unit sends the readings over a mobile or other data link to a screen that you and your gas supplier can both see.
No more run-outs
The commonest problem with stored gas is finding out the tank is nearly empty only when production stops. Live level readings and a low-level alert give time to arrange a delivery before that happens.
Better delivery planning
When the supplier can see the level, deliveries can be planned by actual use rather than a fixed schedule. Tankers make fewer wasted trips and tanks are filled when it makes sense.
Spotting problems early
A sudden change in consumption can point to a leak, a stuck valve or a change in the process. Seeing the trend makes such problems visible days earlier than a manual check would.
What to ask for
Check that the system covers the tank types you have, whether it gives alerts by message or email, how the data is stored, and who can see it. A simple dashboard that operators actually open is worth more than a feature-heavy one they ignore.
Fitting it to an existing tank
Most monitoring can be added to a tank that is already in service. The work involves fitting sensors, power and communications, and testing the readings against a manual check before relying on them.
If you run storage tanks and want live visibility of levels and use, get in touch and we will outline a monitoring setup.