Application

A Storage & Distribution Terminal is where the petroleum or chemical products are received through pipelines, barges or rail wagons and stored in large tanks. These products are then transferred through trucks & wagons to be further distributed and transported to end users.

Features

• AST offers complete Terminal Management Solutions which includes design, engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance & post warranty services to our customers for efficiently managing and operating product distribution through trucks, rails, barges, etc. while ensuring Safety, Security & Accuracy
• AST’s Integrated Terminal Automation System provides monitoring, control and management of the entire product handling process, right from Receipt to Storage to Distribution of the products
• Automatic control of complete workflow of the terminal, to reduce cost of operation and improve productivity, efficiency & safety ...
• Interface to various sub-systems such as
  • Tank gauging
  • Valve control
  • Pump control
  • Access control
  • Accurate dispensation of batch quantities
  • Automatic control of all utility function
  • Safety system
    • Gas detection
    • Overspill
    • Grounding
    • Loading arm Positioning
    • Fire alarm
  • Security system
    • Proximity card reader
    • RFID Card reader
    • CCTV
    • Barrier Gate
  • SCADA based Main-Machine Interface
    • User friendly and comprehensive
    • Report generation like inventory, delivered data, receipt and any kind of customised reports are possible.
    • Exhaustive Alarms and Event Management
  • Management of emergency shut down and ensuring completely safe operations of the terminal are ensured
  • Systems designed for Truck loading terminals, barge loading facilities, LPG handling facilities, port terminal automation
  • Complete ownership of hardware and software required for such type of automation system
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