Diesel Fuel Meter

Most companies will review their operational procedures yearly. However, not many of them will review their fuel policies simply because they think that the required budget for fuel is out of their control. However, implementing tools such as a diesel fuel meter and a monitoring system can greatly reduce costs. Since we are all aware that the costs of diesel fuel are going to only get higher before they go back to the low prices of the past (if they ever go back), it is important to look at how a diesel fuel meter can fit into your company. Companies generally already have some sort of fuel management system which may include tools like fuel additives, tax exemptions, and fuel hedging. However, these tools are not effective without the addition of a diesel fuel meter, especially with large fleets. Without the proper precision of a diesel fuel meter, it becomes difficult to accurately gauge fuel usage. Thus, it becomes even more difficult to implement policies for managing fuel use.

Depending on the type of business, there are two types of diesel fuel meters which will be used. The first one is aimed towards transport-related companies which have their own fuel pumps. These diesel fuel meters go directly on the pump and are fixed there. It is important to find fuel meters which are easy to install yet are secure once they are fixed. Theft is possible when meters can be easily tampered with. A company may also want to look for a diesel fuel meter which can function by gravity too because this cuts down on flow resistance. Additionally, a company may want to look for a fuel meter which can be used with a fuel management system.For companies which have fuel delivered, there are smaller fuel meters which are attached to the end of the delivery pipe. It is important that these are compact and easy to use to make them practical for reading the amount of fuel delivered on location. There are many different types of casing for these non-fixed fuel meters.

If a company is receiving fuel in various weather conditions, it is important to choose a diesel fuel meter which is sturdy enough for these conditions. If a company receives deliveries of various types of fuel or liquids such as lubricants, it is important to locate meters which are multi-purpose. Certain types of fuel meters for delivery purposes may require additional accessories such as couplers.Regardless of whether a diesel fuel meter is fixed on-pump or is transportable for deliveries, they should all have certain characteristics. A good diesel fuel meter will have a precision rating of ± 0.5 %, pressure loss of < 0.5 bars (7 psi) at max flow rate, and repetitiveness of 0.2 % or better. Without these features, it becomes difficult for a company to accurately gauge fuel usage. Thus, it will become even more difficult to implement the fuel usage systems needed in order to reduce costs.