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Cutting Through the Clutter: How Smart Wetstock Management Solution Can Save Your Resources – Are you tired of being bombarded with alarms that lead nowhere, wasting valuable time and resources? In the fast-paced world of fuel tank management, a poorly configured system can spell disaster. The good news? There’s a solution that can help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: an intelligent, real-time wetstock monitoring system.

Finding Clarity Amidst Complexity

Over the last few decades, fuel tank systems have evolved into intricate networks, primarily driven by the need to comply with stringent environmental regulations. Add to this mix the ever-changing landscape of industry standards and the advent of advanced monitoring technologies, and you have a recipe for complexity overload.

• The rise of double-walled tanks for environmental compliance.
• Evolving industry standards.
• Advanced monitoring solutions.

As a fueling station manager, you’ve probably experienced the sensation of being buried under an avalanche of alerts triggered by the numerous sensors in your fuel tanks. Soon enough, you’re swamped with overdue tasks and struggle to maintain a clear view of your system’s health. What was once valuable information has now transformed into an overwhelming wall of noise, devoid of actionable insights.

The Smart Way Forward: Automated Fuel Tank Monitoring

There’s no denying that automated fuel tank monitoring is the smart choice for ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. But it’s important to remember that your monitoring system is just the first line of defense against critical safety, efficiency, and compliance issues. The second line of defense lies in how you manage your response to those alarms.

The Overwhelming Dilemma: Too Much Information

At Titan Cloud, we took a deep dive into the data, analyzing 30,000 tank systems at over 10,000 fueling facilities. What we found was staggering—the number of automated alarms generated by ATG (Automatic Tank Gauge) systems doubled over a three-year period and is on track to surpass 4 million this year alone.

But here’s the catch: not all these alarms warrant dispatching a service call. In fact, the majority do not. Many are the result of misconfigured alarm systems, leading to false alarms, unnecessary testing activities, maintenance trips, and countless hours wasted. Even when you believe your system is properly configured, changes to threshold settings after system outages or repairs can throw everything off-kilter. Without a comprehensive site-by-site audit of your system and sensors, how can you determine which alarms truly require action?

For instance, consider our assessment of a fueling chain comprising 700 sites. In just 60 days, nearly 30,000 alarms were detected. However, only 17,000 were related to compliance, and of those, a mere 2,000 were actionable issues. Out of these, only around 350 required a field service dispatch—approximately 1% of all the alarms detected.

Navigating the Noise: Cutting Through the Clutter

You might be wondering about the remaining 99%. Often, alarms can be triggered by faulty sensors, fuel system tests, wiring issues, or connectivity problems. While addressing these issues is important, they tend to flood your inbox with repetitive alerts until resolved. Although they may not indicate a problem with the tank itself, they contribute to the overall noise that a facilities manager must contend with.

So, how can you regain control and cut through the noise? The answer lies in an alert management system that helps you zero in on the issues demanding immediate attention. By providing remote access to all your data and compliance records and offering the ability to monitor and troubleshoot alarms remotely, such a system equips you with the tools to distinguish between real emergencies and false alarms.

 

Titan Cloud’s Solutions: Your Gateway to Clarity

Titan Cloud offers comprehensive solutions designed to sift through the cacophony of distractions. Our AI-assisted tools quickly analyze alarms, providing a snapshot of your system that prioritizes critical needs. Our offerings encompass:

• Alarm management
• Remote ATG management
• Compliance documentation management
• Remote leak detection

What sets Titan Cloud apart is that our tools are hardware-agnostic, seamlessly integrating with the systems you already own.

Optimize Your System with Titan Cloud

Are you ready to regain control over your fuel tank monitoring system and optimize it for efficiency, compliance, and performance? Titan Cloud can provide your company with a personalized ATG system and alarm configuration assessment. We’ll compare your alarm data to the latest industry standards and offer recommendations to enhance your system.

Sign up for Your Personalized Alarm and Configuration Assessment with a Titan Cloud Expert

In this one-hour session, you can expect:

• An overview of best-practice alarm management
• Benefits from Alarm AI and Configuration Management
• Insights into your current state versus future state recommendations

Don’t let the noise overwhelm you; discover the power of intelligent alarm management with Titan Cloud. Learn more about how we can help you here.

Cut through the clutter, regain control, and ensure the safety, compliance, and efficiency of your fuel tank monitoring system. Join us on the journey to clarity and peace of mind.