Imagine a scenario where every time you wanted to check how much gasoline was left in your car’s gas tank, you had to open it up to check the fuel level by sight. That would be ridiculous and annoying, right? Automakers agree, so they install sensors in your car’s gas tank to allow you to check your fuel level through a dial on your dashboard. These sensors are known as fuel tank monitors, and they are used for all types of fuel tanks in just about every application. Our team at Collingwood Fuels has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, so we are very familiar with these devices. We have put together this article to go over some key information you need to know about fuel tank monitoring.

Types of Fuel Tank Monitoring Sensors

There are two main types of sensors used in fuel tank monitoring. The first type is float-based. This type of sensor uses an arm with a buoyant float attachment, which keeps the end of the arm floating on the surface of the fuel. As the level of the liquid goes down, the angle of the arm changes, and the monitoring system uses this angle data to calculate how much fuel remains in the tank. The second type of sensor is hydrostatic, and it works by calculating the density of the fuel, the pressure within the tank, and similar data to provide a fuel level reading.

Importance of Fuel Tank Monitoring

The other key thing we want to emphasize in this article is the important role fuel tank monitoring systems play in the operation of your home or business. Our tank monitors give you up-to-date, accurate information about your fuel supply, which allows you to make the best choices about when to refuel and how to manage your machinery or other systems. In addition, our monitors allow you to detect fuel leaks, which in turn allows you to correct them as soon as possible.