Problem Statement
Gas distribution systems require high levels of accuracy, safety, and real-time monitoring.
In the absence of integrated intelligence, systems face issues such as gas leakage, pressure imbalance, inaccurate billing, and safety hazards.
Ground Reality
Across CGD and industrial gas networks, common challenges include:
- Manual meter reading leading to billing inefficiencies
- Undetected gas leakages posing safety risks
- Pressure fluctuations affecting supply stability
- Lack of real-time visibility into gas consumption
- No integrated system combining safety and measurement
Key Insight: Gas systems require simultaneous monitoring of consumption, pressure, flow, and safety parameters to ensure reliability and compliance.
Solution Approach
Hexitronics proposes a comprehensive Gas Intelligence System integrating:
- AMR (Automatic Meter Reading): Real-time gas consumption data
- Pressure Sensor: Monitoring pipeline pressure stability
- Flow Sensor: Measuring gas flow rate
- Multi-Gas Sensors: Detecting hazardous gases (CH₄, CO, H₂S, etc.)
All sensors are integrated into an IoT-enabled gateway that transmits secure data to the cloud for monitoring, analytics, and alerts.
System Intelligence (Core Logic)
- High flow + No corresponding consumption → Possible leakage
- Pressure drop + Flow variation → Pipeline issue
- Gas detection alert → Immediate safety hazard
- Consumption pattern deviation → Possible theft or anomaly
- Pressure instability → Supply network imbalance
System Architecture
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AMR Meter → Pressure + Flow + Gas Sensors → IoT Gateway → 4G → Cloud → Analytics → Dashboard
Key Features
- Real-time gas consumption monitoring
- Leakage detection and safety alerts
- Pressure and flow analytics
- Battery-powered system with long backup
- Secure data transmission with authentication
Future Dashboard & Analytics
Advanced analytics include:
- Consumption trend analysis
- Zone-wise gas usage mapping
- Leakage and anomaly detection reports
- Safety alerts and incident logs
- Predictive maintenance insights for pipelines
Benefits
- Improved billing accuracy
- Enhanced safety and compliance
- Early detection of gas leaks
- Optimized gas distribution
- Reduced operational losses
Deployment Strategy
Step 1: Deploy at selected nodes as PoC
Step 2: Validate consumption and safety logic
Step 3: Integrate with central monitoring system
Step 4: Scale across entire gas distribution network