Challenge:
You know the old saying ‘it’s like finding a needle in a haystack’? Well try finding 118 acid tanks across 2,000 square miles of oil fields without any asset management technology.
That was the situation facing Enid-based (OK) Acid Tank Leasing as demand grew for its industry-leading tanks in states as far apart as Texas and North Dakota – a daunting task for any operations manager if relying solely on verbal communication to confirm the location and status of each tank every day.
Acid Tank Leasing’s patented tanks work like a vacuum to suck all the undesirable hydrogen chloride (HCL) gas fumes out of the immediate atmosphere, then cleans them using a scrubber tank to take the HCL fumes down by 98% – better for the environment, and certainly better for employee health and wellbeing. What’s more, each tank utilizes electronic monitoring systems to see acid levels in real-time and ensure each one can operate to maximum efficiency.
Each tank is designed to fit on the back of a semi-truck, so the logistics involved in replacing them or moving them up and down the country effectively and efficiently is a major job. This is something Jeff Wheeler, Operations Manager at Acid Tank Leasing, has experienced in the relatively short time the business has been in the market. With 163 tanks in their inventory, it’s essential to have real-time location visibility.
We’re so geographically spread and the remote locations we operate in usually have zero cell phone signal. Before we had an asset tracking solution it could take hours to locate the tank, costing us hundreds of dollars in fuel each day and potentially causing additional damage to the tank.
Jeff Wheeler, Operations Manager
Solution:
Teletrac Navman’s long-standing reputation and expertise in the field of connected mobility and asset tracking was perfect to support the business' needs.
In keeping with Acid Tank Leasing’s ethos of being a true partner to its customers, Teletrac Navman spent time with the business to understand its challenges and operational objectives before recommending a mix of powerful GPS trackers and its cloud-based asset monitoring and management platform.
Teletrac Navman's platform provides an easy-to-use interface allowing for efficient asset utilization and transportation through real-time data and tracking while geofencing contains each tank to its contractually agreed upon area. Acid Tank Leasing now has the ability to integrate their tank monitoring system for more streamlined management of acid levels, tank replacements and third-party transportation services.
The mix of connected technology recommended by Teletrac Navman has simplified a complex task for us and completely transformed the way we work. It’s impossible to run our operation properly without this support.
Jeff Wheeler, Operations Manager
Results:
Since implementing Teletrac Navman’s technology, Acid Tank Leasing has improved operations through:
- Consistently reliable asset tracking across various remote areas
- Hundreds of dollars saved in fuel costs each day
- Streamlined overall fleet operations to best support customer’s needs
About Acid Tank Leasing:
Acid Tank Leasing is recognized as a pioneer in engineering; founded ten years ago, the business has experienced exponential growth using several patented technologies that provide a cleaner and safer environment for the oilfield industry.