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FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The system offers highly triangulated fuel volume estimates. It calculates remaining fuel using multiple methods for accuracy. Meter-based consumption looks at full tank minus fuel used since last refuel. OEM predictions analyses full tank minus estimated consumption based on OEM models. Model-based estimates look at full tank minus fuel used, calculated from live haul cycle data. The system also incorporates fuel temperature analysis in terms of remaining volume inferred from tank heating, return fuel volume, and return fuel temperature. And it uses tank level sensors when healthy and available.“ By combining these sources, we provide a highly reliable view of how much fuel is actually left.” The system uses smart algorithms to flag when fuel is running dangerously low.

The big site picture and Total Optimizer

Looking beyond just fuel or lubricants in isolation, Total Optimizer is TotalEnergies’ fully integrated electricity, fuel and lubricant consumption manager for mines, quarries and construction operations. By using it, managers it says are given an eagle-eye view of their site, thanks to Optimizer fully integrating with data from existing systems that monitor energy – vehicle fuels, site power, site heat; fluids – lubricants,

greases, coolants, solvents and additives; and environment – waste oils, water and greenhouses gases.

The company states:“ Being able to view these and other sources of data from a single online portal, managers can predict and analyse their consumption patterns and plan efficiency savings across the entire site.”

There are a huge number of features behind Optimizer, providing numerous benefits to sites, managers and businesses. A dashboard view gives a 360-degree view of the site, 24 / 7; while Optimizer tracks multiple sources of energy, providing insight for even the largest, most diverse sites. It can also look at many different KPIs, to suit the operation and incorporate detailed operating cost data to be able to reduce costs across the entire site.

Mines can view detailed energy and oil consumption data to improve energy efficiency and reduce usage; and reduce fuel loss from theft and accidents. It can even help to improve driving behaviour and promote eco-driving by including vehicle-byvehicle data; and monitor vehicle duty cycles to more efficiently plan operations and staff. The platform offers both real time alerts on platform enabling fast reactions to problems as well as weekly reports.

It says users can user Optimizer to manage CO 2 emissions to reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact but also use it for predictive analysis to help

prevent costly breakdowns and extend engine lifetimes.“ TotalEnergies Optimizer streamlines the management of electricity, fuel and lubricants into one easy-to-use platform. Optimizer’ s sensors – installed in minutes – illuminate previously hidden areas of consumption, with the captured data being displayed across a visualisation dashboard and distribution reporting tool.”

It adds:“ These use big data technologies to aggregate and reconcile the data, detecting sources of savings and operational abnormalities, allowing users to quickly respond to problems, optimise usage and plan for the future, all in one place.”

TotalEnergies gives the example of a mine manager monitoring CO 2 emissions to ensure adherence to environmental regulations, for instance.“ With Optimizer, they could receive alerts when emissions reached too high a level, then use cabspecific driving data to analyse driving patterns and implement better driving behaviour to reduce emissions and fuel costs.”

It concludes:“ It’ s these impressive abilities that ensure Optimizer quickly becomes an essential administrative tool, whatever the site it’ s used to manage – and it’ s all backed up and enhanced with the help of TotalEnergies’ extensive network of support services and professionals.”

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