RFID Based Truck Identification System
This system is very useful in reducing errors in terminals. It also reduces processing time of the various operations in dispatch. Various components of the RFID based truck identification system are as mentioned below.
- RFID tag fitted on vehicle body.
- RFID antenna fitted at the entry point to capture information from RFID tag
- RFID reader to receive data from RFID antenna and transmit all the data to TAS
Traffic Signalling System
This is very useful for properly guiding the vehicles inside the terminal and to ensure that right designated vehicle enters to allocated locations. The various components of this system are as mentioned below.
- Red and Green signalling lights
- Software to program the functions
- Cable and connectors
This system is interface with the terminal automation system so that it can work in co-ordination with the RFID system for controlling the movement of vehicles.
Truck Queue Management System
This system is very helpful in avoiding congestion inside the terminal. The truck queue management system mainly comprises of following items.
- Vehicle registration
- Q-management software
- Monitor in Driver’s rest room
- Weighbridge
Weighbridge plays a very important role in functioning of the terminal. It is used for custody metering. All the billing for the material dispatched from terminal is based on the reading from weighbridge. Hence weighbridge in the terminal has to be periodically calibrated through national accredited authorities. All load cell of weighing system shall be OILM R 60 (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certified for custody transfer measurement
Public Address System (PAS)
The public address system is very important for the smooth operation and terminal and also for safe evacuation of people from terminal during emergency situations. PAS is interfaced with F&G and FDAS system so that pre-recorded message can be initiated during emergency situations. The major components of PAS are
- Speakers
- Desktop call station
- Field call stations
- Amplifier and controller
- Interfacing with F&G and FDAS system
As per OISD guidelines loading gantry shall be provided with at least one suitable explosion-proof telephone / paging device for communication with pump house in normal & emergency operations. In addition, operating personnel shall be provided with intrinsically safe walky-talky suitable for use in oil installations.
Closed Circuit Television system (CCTV)
It is mandatory to provide CCTV system in the terminal for surveillance and safety of terminal. Generally the CCTV system LED monitors are located in control room and security cabins for continuous monitoring the healthiness of terminal. The cameras located in the field shall be exproof suitable for hazardous area classification. The major components of CCTV system are
- Cameras
- Ethernet switches
- Network video recorder (NVR)
- Cable and connectors
- LED monitors at control room and security
- As per OISD recommendation the areas to be covered by CCTV system are
- Tank farm
- Entry / exit gate
- Periphery
- Critical operating areas
Fire Detection and Alarm system (FDAS)
The FDAS is required to be provided for all indoor areas such as control room, electrical substations, workshops, administrative / technical buildings etc. FDAS system is mandatory in control room as per OISD guidelines. The FDAS is designed as per the guidelines stated in NFPA 72 and IS 2189. The major components of FDAS are
- Smoke detectors
- Heat detectors
- Manual call points
- Fire alarm panel
- Fire alarm repeater panel
- Intrusion Detection system
The system is required to the periphery of terminal. There are various types of intrusion detection system available which can be provided for protecting the terminal boundary. There are no statutory guidelines for providing intrusion detection system. However, based on the past experiences and location of terminals it can be decided whether such system is required. Various types of intrusion detection system available are
- Infrared detection system
- Intrusion detection through CCTV.
- Guard touring system
- Break wire type system
- Optic fibre cable
- Optical intrusion detection
- Ultrasonic Intrusion detection
- Electrification of fence