Dover Docks - inventory management

The versatility of Pulsar’s non-contact ultrasonic range has been demonstrated with a fuel inventory management application at Dove rDocks.Fabrication on tank level measurement was kept to a minimum through the use of the dB3 transducer, its 125mm blanking distance making it possible to mount the transducer close to the maximum level. The Dover Harbour Board was originally established in 1606 to maintain, administer and improve the harbour at Dover. The Port at Dover now comprises one of the busiest drive-on, drive-off terminals in the world, carrying cargo as well as 15 million passengers per year.
Pulsar have provided a large number of non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement and control systems to the site.
Inventory management
Fuel is a vital resource throughout the docks. Fuel for heating and for the many vehicles and items of plant used on site is kept in a network of tanks of a variety of different shapes and sizes.Reliable inventory control is vital to maintain the smooth running of the site. Pulsar replaced the unsatisfactory mechanical system with Ultra 5 control units and dB3 transducers.
The Ultra 5 controller features volume calculations based on a wide variety of pre-programmed tank shapes, so Dover Docks staff can read the contents of the vessel without having to convert themselves. In addition, the units provide alarm signals to indicate that the tanks require refilling and to warn of a high level during tanker fill. The very short 125mm Blanking distance has meant that the transducer can be mounted very close to the liquid surface, minimising the fabrication work required to mount the transducer.

Dover Docks - inventory management

The versatility of Pulsar’s non-contact ultrasonic range has been demonstrated with a fuel inventory management application at Dove rDocks.Fabrication on tank level measurement was kept to a minimum through the use of the dB3 transducer, its 125mm blanking distance making it possible to mount the transducer close to the maximum level. The Dover Harbour Board was originally established in 1606 to maintain, administer and improve the harbour at Dover. The Port at Dover now comprises one of the busiest drive-on, drive-off terminals in the world, carrying cargo as well as 15 million passengers per year.
Pulsar have provided a large number of non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement and control systems to the site.
Inventory management
Fuel is a vital resource throughout the docks. Fuel for heating and for the many vehicles and items of plant used on site is kept in a network of tanks of a variety of different shapes and sizes.Reliable inventory control is vital to maintain the smooth running of the site. Pulsar replaced the unsatisfactory mechanical system with Ultra 5 control units and dB3 transducers.
The Ultra 5 controller features volume calculations based on a wide variety of pre-programmed tank shapes, so Dover Docks staff can read the contents of the vessel without having to convert themselves. In addition, the units provide alarm signals to indicate that the tanks require refilling and to warn of a high level during tanker fill. The very short 125mm Blanking distance has meant that the transducer can be mounted very close to the liquid surface, minimising the fabrication work required to mount the transducer.