CO₂ emissions monitoring on heavy machinery

Measure emissions, reduce fuel consumption, and extend equipment lifespan
Live parameter monitoring, operation analysis for selected period
Live parameter monitoring, operation analysis for selected period
Remote diagnostics of diesel generator, alarms on abnormal operation
Remote diagnostics of diesel generator, alarms on abnormal operation
Remote start and stop, ensuring uninterrupted operation
Remote start and stop, ensuring uninterrupted operation
Fuel monitoring, reducing fuel and maintenance costs
Fuel monitoring, reducing fuel and maintenance costs

Applications

Heavy machinery is a significant source of carbon dioxide emissions, impacting the environment. A machine consuming 35–40 liters of diesel fuel per hour emits approximately 1,000 kg of CO₂ during a working day.

To reduce the carbon footprint and comply with environmental regulations, machinery fleets require accurate CO₂ emissions monitoring. Wagencontrol’s solution for CO₂ monitoring and fuel control enables measuring emissions, reducing fuel consumption, and extending equipment lifespan while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Benefits of solution

  • Accurate assessment of fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions - fuel flow meters in the monitoring system provide precise data for CO₂ emissions calculation, machinery operation optimization, and fuel theft prevention..
  • Remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance - monitoring the fuel system’s condition and detecting anomalies help prevent failures, minimize excess fuel consumption, and reduce CO₂ emissions. It also ensures accurate maintenance scheduling and prolongs equipment service life..
  • Integration with GPS monitoring and analytical systems - Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions data are transmitted to analytical software. Additionally, fuel flow meters can be integrated into an existing fleet monitoring system.

CO₂ emissions monitoring system features

The key component of the system is the DFM fuel flow meter, which accurately measures fuel consumption in engine fuel lines, records engine operating time, and thus enables real-time CO₂ emissions calculations.

Data from the flow meters on the telematics server allow for CO₂ emissions monitoring:

  • Fuel consumption over the operating period – CO₂ emissions directly correlate with fuel consumption.
  • Total operating time segmented by operating modes – helps correlate actual fuel consumption with operating conditions that affect emissions.
  • Engine operating modes – enable real-time monitoring of equipment load and workflow optimization.
  • Detecting abnormal fuel consumption – helps prevent malfunctions and reduce CO₂ emissions.

DFM and DFM Marine fuel flow meters – the foundation of accurate CO₂ emissions monitoring

1. Data Accuracy

DFM and DFM Marine fuel flow meters provide direct fuel consumption measurement with an accuracy of better than 0.5%, enabling precise CO₂ emissions mass calculations. Additionally, the system helps reduce fuel costs by optimizing equipment operation—minimizing idle time, eliminating overloads and downtime, and preventing fuel theft and falsified consumption reports.

2. Automated data accounting

The monitoring system based on DFM and DFM Marine fuel flow meters automates data accounting, eliminating manual calculations and human error. Data is transmitted to a telematics service and also sent via e-mail and SMS.

3. Integration with third-party systems

Technoton’s CO₂ emissions monitoring system can function as a standalone solution with additional data transmission to external analytical software. Alternatively, fuel flow meters can be connected to pre-installed GPS monitoring terminals and display devices (dashboard, control panel).

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