Propane Tank Monitors: Details And Proper Usage

Propane is a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining

, which means that there is an ample supply of this three-carbon alkane available at most times in the North American vicinity. It is commonly used as a fuel source for engines, oxy-gas torches for illumination, portable stoves, for hot air balloons, in refrigeration, for barbecue appliances and even for central heating for many homes across America and Canada. Due to its popularity on the continent and the fact that this normally-gaseous product can be transformed into a liquid for shipping, propane is very popular for second homes in camping, sailing and wilderness environments. Indeed, in most hunting communities where cabins exist as hunting lodges, many stores and gas stations will sell propane either in tanks or will refill empty tanks with the potent fuel source.

Surprisingly, although propane has advantages over gasoline for combustion engines, it has never really caught on as the major automobile fuel source, although propane is the number one alternative fuel source in America as opposed to gasoline and is the number three fuel source in America after gasoline and diesel. Propane burns more cleanly in an engine than does gasoline, and results in less engine wear than gasoline due to lesser carbon deposits. It also does not dilute engine oil as do gasoline-based fuels, meaning fewer oil changes are required per vehicle. Many truck fleets and vehicles do use propane, however, and its use in third world countries is replacing wood as a fuel source. In other parts of the world, propane used for vehicles is called autogas and about 13 million vehicles were using autogas in 2007 as their primary vehicle fuel. The future appears pretty bright for propane and propane manufacturers and distributors.

With so many disparate uses for propane and with so much demand for the fluid fuel source for heating, cooking, transportation and even refrigeration, its not surprising that propane tank monitoring is essential for the industrys growth and continued development. Entire companies exist to cater to civilian demand for propane with delivery drivers filling-up tanks for distribution at gas stations, convenience shops, grocery stores, sporting goods stores and big box venues such as Target, Wal-Mart and Sears. Perhaps because there is so-far little legislation or lawful controls imposed upon the use of propane, people have access to the popular fuel source whenever and for whatever reasons they wish. For this unabated selling and use to continue, propane monitoring is essential.

Wireless propane tank monitors are de riguer today for monitoring and distributing propane. Since delivery drivers need to be aware of how much of the substance is available for pick-up and distribution from various holding and storage tanks, and since many drivers are tapping into the same holding tanks on a day-in and day-out basis, the opportunities for mis-measurement and mis-management are plentiful, and can lead to mix-ups that prevent delivery shipments from arriving where they are most needed. This can create negative circumstances at distribution points and can cause stores to lose customers. For these reasons and more, tank telemetry systems that monitor and transmit via cell towers the amount of propane left in storage tanks are essential and play a vital role in the logistics of propane sales and distribution.

Especially considering the differing personalities, skill sets and dispositions of delivery drivers, a standard measuring and tracking system for propane supplies is mandatory for a successful propane business. Wireless tank telemetry systems for propane tank monitors solve all these problems easily and efficiently.

by: Brian M. McLauren

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