It is conservatively estimated that in southern Africa losses of up to 30% can occur at uncontrolled fuelling sites. The Petrovend System, which is suitable for any site where large numbers of vehicles are fuelled, will provide fleet managers of sugar mills, transport companies, mining operations, car hire companies, etc with the security and peace of mind of knowing where their fuel is going.
The Petrovend K800 Fleet Fuelling Automation System consists of FITs (fuel island terminals) - up to four - reporting to an FSC (fuel site controller). The FIT is usually situated on the fuel island and is equipped with a keypad, LCD display and a chip key (card) reader. Certain parameters can be set within the K800 system to increase control and therefore eliminate losses by prompting the user for information regarding pin number, odometer reading, pump selection and vehicle identification.
A chip key is pre-programmed with information relating to the driver pin number, type of vehicle, odometer reading and various other options that the customer may want to include. This is done by using the FIT itself or, when large quantities of chip keys need to be programmed, a chip key encoder is recommended, resulting in time saving as well as being able to configure in the local control room.
When a driver needs to fill up a vehicle, the chip key is required to be inserted into the FIT chip key reader. The FIT then prompts the driver to pin in the predetermined information as initially determined by the systems administrator/manager. If any of these are entered incorrectly or violated, termination of the transaction will occur or messages will be forwarded to the administrator detailing the events that took place.
The Phoenix for Windows software makes available features like back-up and restore, terminal emulation and on demand transaction polling as well as powerful data management and communications software. Most data can be exported to third party database, spreadsheet and fleet maintenance programs for further processing.
To complete the automation system, a Site Sentinal (advanced tank and pipeline monitoring) is offered. This consists of the Site Sentinel module hosting various numbers of probes depending on the model. The probe operates on the magnetostriction principle in conjunction with a product float as well as a water float. A range of standard lengths are available, but customised lengths may also be manufactured.
Features include reports covering delivery, theft, leaks, inventory and system status. Internal modem and external report printer are available. An array of audible and visible alarms is also available. The system provides programmable correction factors for calibrating tank strapping tables. Sensors include a wide selection of float switches, hydrocarbon detectors and water and liquid sensors that can be installed in a variety of interstitial, sump and monitoring well applications.
Barry Bamberger, DLM's managing director, comments: "Our Flow Division has extensive experience in the petroleum industry, in particular Trade Metrology and safety requirements. The Petrovend range is therefore a perfect fit and we look forward to assisting an even broader base of customers with their fuel management and dispensing requirements." OPW Fuelling Components, a Dover Resources Company, recently awarded DLM the southern African rights for the Petrovend range of automated fuel management systems.
For more information contact: Jock Kalin, DLM, tel: 011 975 1171, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.dlm.co.za
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