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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
OCTOBER
2015
FUEL AND OIL
A manual system using dipsticks and manual records is open
to abuse and inaccurate information. Any normal dipstick
can only give an indication as to how much product is in the
tank. It is well known that different people will take different
readings on the same amount of product in the tank.
This can lead to abuse. The risk exposure on this amount can be
anything between 3 and 7%. Risk Exposure means the potential loss
of product that can go undetected as a result of operating a purely
manual system. Other challenges are that short deliveries can occur,
tanks can leak and unauthorised drawings from the tank or tanks
can take place. Without any authorisation it is also possible to fill any
container or vehicle.
Liquid Automation Systems – one of South Africa’s leading fuel
management companies has recently introduced a new entry level fuel
management system designed specifically for the construction and
agricultural markets.
The complete systems is able to manage:
• The receiving of fuel on the site.
• Instant and automatic tank dipping or gauging.
• Dispense fuel into authorised vehicles.
• Log date and time, quantity and vehicle that received fuel.
• Optionally odometer information can be included as well.
The Trimlite Contoller has already proved itself in the harsh South
African mining environment. A vehicle is fitted with a RF-ID (Radio
Frequency Identification) tag that gives each vehicle a unique identifica-
tion number.
The nozzle reader is fitted with a RF-ID reader that reads the
vehicle tag. The tag id is transmitted to the Trimlite. The Trimlite
contains a database of vehicle identification numbers that can refuel
at the controller.
As an option the user can enter odometer information manually or
a second option is to fit an AVR (Automatic Vehicle Recognition System)
on the vehicle which transfers the odometer information required auto-
matically. The benefit of this system is that it removes the possibility of
inaccurate or wrong information being entered into the system.
MANAGING
FUEL
on site
Managing fuel on a construction site can be a
challenge. Ensuring that the correct amount
of product has been received and that the
tanks are adequately stocked are of prime
importance. Added to this one has to ensure
that the product is being dispensed correctly.
Accurate inventory management is required.
Once the vehicle is identified the controller will switch the pump on
or open a valve to start flow. The product going into the vehicle will
be recorded.
The vehicle identification, the quantity dispensed, the date and
time of the transaction and the vehicle odometer (optionally) will be
logged in the Trimlite’s transaction database. The controller can operate
in a fixed installation or a mobile installation on a bowser. The Trimlite
can operate autonomously.
The transactions and vehicle database can be polled with the
Opti-MIM software. In conjunction with our Opti-MIM Software the
Trimlite System is able to produce a variety of reports enabling a more
streamlined and economically run site.
• Tank levels and tank trend reports in terms of losses and gains.
• Equipment consumption reports in terms of time and distance.
• Consumption comparisons.
• Product reconciliation reports.
• Filling by KPI by cost code.
• And most importantly reports that point out any exception events.
Benefits
• Reducing product shrinkage from tanks and vehicles.
• Limiting fraudulent activities.
• Improving vehicle consumption and engine life.
• Accurate and on time data that can be integrated into
accountancy software.
• Fuel Accounting technology to make every drop count.
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