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Mohan Krishna Polavarapu

Tank Pressure and Temperature Monitoring: Embracing IoT Sensors for Safer and Smarter Operations.


Pressure gauge mounted on a pressurised cylinder or a pipe

Network Option: NB-IoT/CAT-M1/LoRaWAN


Connectivity option: Ellenex software platform/API/MQTT/Integratable to third-party platforms.


Industries: Farms, Factories, Chemical Manufacturing units, Hospitals etc.


Introduction: In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, ensuring the safety and efficiency of pressurized tanks is of paramount importance. Thanks to advancements in IoT-enabled sensor technologies such as LoRaWAN and NB-IoT, monitoring pressure and temperature has become easier and more effective than ever before. In this blog, we will explore the challenges associated with pressurized tank monitoring and discuss how these cutting-edge technologies can help overcome them, revolutionizing the way we monitor and manage tanks.


Challenges in Pressurized Tank Monitoring:

  1. Limited accessibility: Pressurized tanks are often located in remote or hazardous areas, making regular monitoring challenging.

  2. Real-time monitoring: Traditional monitoring methods often involve manual checks, leading to delayed or inaccurate data acquisition.

  3. Maintenance and replacement: Maintaining and replacing sensors in hazardous environments can be time-consuming, costly, and pose safety risks.


Overcoming Challenges with IoT-Enabled Sensors:

  1. Enhanced remote monitoring: By deploying IoT-enabled sensors, real-time data can be collected from pressurized tanks in even the most inaccessible locations, allowing operators to monitor critical parameters remotely.

  2. Continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance: IoT sensors enable continuous monitoring of pressure and temperature, alerting operators to any anomalies or deviations from the desired range. This data-driven approach enables predictive maintenance, minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance costs.

  3. Safety improvements: IoT-enabled sensors eliminate the need for manual inspections in hazardous environments, mitigating risks to personnel and improving overall safety.

  4. Reliable connectivity: Leveraging technologies like LoRaWAN and NB-IoT, IoT sensors can overcome connectivity challenges in underground or shielded areas, ensuring seamless data transmission.

Applications and Benefits:

  1. Oil and Gas Industry: Monitoring pressure and temperature in oil and gas storage tanks ensure safe operations, prevents leaks, and reduces the risk of catastrophic incidents.

  2. Chemical Processing: IoT-enabled sensors enable real-time monitoring of pressure and temperature in chemical storage tanks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing production processes.

  3. Water Treatment Facilities: Precise monitoring of pressure and temperature in water treatment tanks helps maintain water quality, detect leaks, and optimize resource utilization.

  4. Agriculture: IoT sensors can be employed to monitor pressure and temperature in agricultural storage tanks, optimizing irrigation and fertilizer usage, and resulting in enhanced crop yield.

Conclusion: IoT-enabled sensors, empowered by technologies like LoRaWAN and NB-IoT, are transforming the landscape of pressurized tank monitoring. Overcoming challenges such as limited accessibility, real-time monitoring, maintenance, and connectivity issues, these advanced sensors ensure enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across various industries. As the demand for precise and reliable tank monitoring continues to grow, the adoption of IoT-enabled sensor technologies will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industrial operations.





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