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FuelsManager® Defense v6.0 is soley licensed to the U.S. Department of Defense. To see how Varec can assist your military or government operations and create an application specific fuels management solution, contact us today.

Fuels Accounting

Efficiently manage and process fuel-related transactions on a daily basis.

Transaction Journal. The Journal displays a summary of each day’s transaction data, with one column for each transaction type and a beginning inventory for the selected month. From the Journal, users are able to quickly add, modify, view or print a single day’s or multiple days’ transactions. Individual details vary by transaction type and a memo function allows users to add specific comments to any individual transaction.

Ledger Query. A simple, step-by-step query function allows you to build ad-hoc queries on all transaction data, which is then presented in a standard ledger format. The user is allowed to select fields to display, as well as build complex statements to filter the data in almost any way they choose. The query results can also be saved to a file (.csv format) or printed.

Enterprise Integration. In addition to transferring data across the system, users are able to use the SAP-certified IS-TAS interface to integrate inventory or transaction data with SAP for Oil & Gas.

Dispatch Operations

Select the most appropriate dispatch resource for the next fueling request.

Dispatching. FuelsManager Defense Standard and Professional Editions provide a real-time interface for the dispatcher to instantly view the status of their fueling personnel and equipment. Many complimentary features assist the dispatcher in making correct and timely decisions regarding the fueling requests being managed.

Dispatch Reporting. The ‘Filter’ or ‘Query Builder’ tools assist your personnel in finding the information they need quickly. For example, the Operations Center may want to know how many fueling requests a particular fueler serviced between January 1st and February 14th or how many fuel loads over 5,000 gallons/litres were serviced by the facility last month. As a dispatcher, you can also collect data regarding the actual amount of fuel dispensed and provide it as account transaction information when exported to the accounting department’s transaction journal.

Fuel Resource Management

Bring together all fuel-related activities for total visibility.

Training. Your Training department is able to easily build a database of training requirements specific to their location. The trainer can record which personnel have completed the required training and when they require retraining. This allows the dispatcher to easily match qualified personnel to the available equipment and task at hand. FuelsManager defense can also provide alerts against personnel that are requested to perform a fueling activity for which they are not qualified.

Quality Control. FuelsManager Defense allows your Quality Control department to define and document fuel quality tests, when the tests should be performed and the acceptable results. The information can then be made available to other FuelsManager applications. For example, a refueling truck failing a scheduled quality control test can be made unavailable in the system for dispatch.

Automated Data Capture

Reduce the errors associated with manual data collection, validation and calculations.

Real-time Communications. In various locations or fuels management systems, it may be possible to utilize real-time communications for data transfer. Choices in wireless (Bluetooth, ethernet or serial) communications allow you to transfer data as your operations demand. If integrated wireless communications are utilized, the handheld units can accept and supply automatic fuel updates in real-time. This allows you to track and manage your fueling activities more efficiently from dispatch to accounting.

Dock and Upload. If you do not utilize real-time data transfer, your operator is able to record your daily transaction data in the handheld device’s memory. Then, at designated intervals (e.g. once per hour, shift or day) the device can be docked at its communication cradle to upload this information to the FuelsManager Aviation accounting system.

Capture Metered Data. Handheld devices integrate with Data Collection Units installed on the fueling vehicle via wireless communications. The DCUs are able to collect information, such as fuel meter values, fuel temperature, filter pressure, flow, interlocks, densitometer and battery status. The information may then be used by other systems to aid transaction calculations and validation.

Mobile Accessories. Each of the mobile computing devices we offer can be expanded using integrated peripherals. Depending on the model chosen, printers, scanners or magnetic card-stripe readers can be easily attached. Your operator has the power to print multiple tickets, validate credit cards or communicate when and where necessary.

Measurement, Control and Automation

It’s all about bulk storage and product turn-around in a dynamic fuel facility.

Real-time Operator Interface. FuelsManager Defense Professional Edition provides real-time information to your operator on the status of a single tank or multiple tanks. Using standard displays, operators can react quickly to changing conditions, alarms or events within your facility.

Tank Gauging. We are able to integrate over 50 different models of tank gauges from various manufacturers into a single FuelsManager system. This allows your tank farm and terminal operators to have easy access to all measured and calculated parameters, such as level, temperature, flow, density, gross and net standard volumes. They are also able to perform all calculations to industry standards, such as API, ATSM, IP, JIS, polynomial and others. Simply select the volume correction method that is suitable for your business operations.

Custody Transfer Approved. FuelsManager Defense v6.0 is approved by NMI for custody transfer applications.

SCADA. An entire tank farm can be monitored and controlled using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) connected to tank farm instrumentation and control devices, such as flow meters, pumps and valves. Each area of your facility can be shown on a custom graphic display providing your operators with complete control of pipeline receipts, hydrant system control, independent high-level alarm systems, Emergency Fuel Shut-Off (EFSO) and leak detection systems.

Product Movements. View and track all product movements, totals and discrepancies on a daily basis, including tank-to-tank transfers, shipments, receipts and water drains. Your operators can compare movement data from different days, archive and print using standard reports and tickets detailing the actual amounts of product moved.

Alarm Management. Each window in the graphical user interface (GUI) contains an integrated alarm toolbar. The toolbar provides real-time visual and audible notification of alarms or events, as well as access to an active alarm summary, a historic alarm log and an alarm log file browser. Each alarm tool will help your operators effectively manage and respond to alarm situations.

Tank Trends. Your operators can analyze activities using the Tank Trend feature. They can create real-time or historical trends using a single dialog box. For example, the level, temperature, density and flow for a tank can all be shown on a single display during a product transfer.

Tank Calculator. The Tank Calculator is an invaluable tool for scheduling and planning, based on “what if” scenarios. You can perform calculations using current tank data without changing any tank values. For example, “What would the level be if 100,000 gallons/litres was added?” or “What volume could be added to reach the high level limit?”

Manage and Coordinate Logistics

It’s not just about sharing data across your facility, but across your entire operation.

Reports. FuelsManager Defense can display both real-time and historical report data. Standard and user-configured reports can be previewed by the user and printed either on demand or periodically: custom reports are created using Seagate Software Crystal Reports™.

FuelsManager Online. FuelsManager Defense Professional Edition can serve data across networks, such as the Internet, corporate Intranet, WAN or LAN. Using a standard web browser, you can view data online, from a global inventory overview to specific details of a single tank at a particular location and administer information, such as tanks, products and users. Also, anyone involved with your bulk inventories, including managers, owners, suppliers or operators, can access specific information for their individual business objectives.

Environmental Compliance

Complying with local, state and federal regulatory requirements is a daily task.

Leak Detection. Using standard Windows® dialog boxes, your operators can automatically monitor level, temperature, water level and density, perform static or continuous analysis on their tanks, configure the system for automatic monthly reporting, archive all data and reports per EPA requirements and react to audible and visual alarms if a tank event occurs.

Calculate Emissions. Automate product throughput analysis to reduce the amount of time and effort your operators require to estimate emissions. Information and calculations from the analysis can be displayed and sorted for your applications, used to estimate total emissions when applying for an EPA Title V permit or exported to US EPA TANKS (version 4.09b).

System Configuration

FuelsManager Oil & Gas allows complete configuration of all system parameters through a Microsoft Windows® user interface.

Real-Time Configuration. Any custom changes that streamline your operations can be completed as your operators work, without the need to shutdown or restart the system.

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