How Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measured?

Greenhouse gases (GHG) are continuing to dominate the discussion about climate change and sustainability, especially for energy producing and consuming enterprises. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing temperatures on Earth’s surface to rise. The most common GHGs are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide, all of which are byproducts of both natural and … Read more

How We Stayed Online During Winter Storm Uri

Last week, Winter Storm Uri brought freezing temperatures, snow, and ice to much of the southern United States, namely Texas (WellAware’s HQ). Millions lost electricity, heat, and running water (as a result of water pumps failing due to lack of power) – in some cases, people lost their lives.  One of the primary reasons Uri was so … Read more

Why Oil and Gas Companies Should Care About ESG

You’ve heard the whispers. Everyone is talking about sustainability this, ESG that…and with the start of the Biden presidency, the oil and gas industry is on edge – will a more liberal administration bring new frustrations and red tape for producers?  It’s a fair question. But the exact answer may not matter for our purposes here. Regardless … Read more

Sustainability: Finding a higher purpose for the Internet of Things

Much has been said about the game-changing potential of IoT technology, especially for industrial sectors. For years, IoT vendors have promised “actionable insights”… but, let’s be honest, does anybody really know what that means? Operators continue to struggle with the “pilot purgatory” problem; they’re stuck waiting on results to justify moving forward with full-blown IoT solutions. Leaders … Read more

How Much Does Tank Level Monitoring Really Cost?

The cost of a tank level monitoring system is often top of mind for many operations leaders. There are many, many layers to tank level monitoring, and all of them contribute to tank level monitoring prices. First, you need to pick the right type of sensor. Then, you have to figure out all things connectivity — from networking … Read more

Why Bluetooth Makes Sense as an Edge IIoT Network

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is completely transforming how most organizations operate today. Through the power of smart technology and wireless networking, leaders can automate manufacturing and industrial processes that would otherwise require human intervention. Looking ahead, the potential for innovation is enormous. According to Quince Market Insights, the IIoT market is currently valued at $82B. … Read more

Keys to Successfully Installing a Tank Level Monitoring System

Tank level monitoring systems are great for industrial companies that want to mitigate problems, automate processes, and more. However, to add value, tank level monitors have to provide accurate and reliable data. And one of the most important factors in making this happen is getting installation right.  A proper installation will set your smart tank sensors … Read more

Three Ways to Take Tank Level Monitoring to the Next Level

In our last blog post, we discussed how remote tank level monitoring (TLM) helps us solve major industrial challenges (TL;DR: you can avoid MANY issues with accurate, reliable tank data). Here, we explore three ways you can take your tank level monitoring solution to the next level by expanding your remote monitoring and automation capabilities. We’ll touch on: We’ve … Read more

Tank Level Monitoring Can Help Solve These 5 Big Industrial Challenges

We’ve been making fantastic progress in our remote tank level monitoring blog series. Over the last few posts, we’ve covered how to pick the right tank level sensors, which industries benefit the most from remote tank monitoring, and what it takes to power up a complete solution.  Today, we zoom in and discuss five specific industrial challenges that remote … Read more

The 5 Industries that Benefit the Most from Tank Level Monitoring

We’ve talked a lot about what remote tank monitoring is and how we implement it through our latest blog series. In this post, we zoom out and discuss how tank level monitoring is actually used in different industries to achieve meaningful business results. After all, that is the goal. So, what types of businesses have the most to gain … Read more

Here’s What You Need to Know About Wireless Tank Level Monitors

What do you get when you combine wireless IoT and tank level monitoring? Wireless tank level sensors! (if you were expecting a real joke…we’re sorry) Wireless tank level sensors make collecting accurate, reliable tank data so much easier. You don’t have to worry about running cables everywhere, which brings installation costs down. And you can … Read more

What’s the Best Tank Level Sensor? Choose for Accuracy and Reliability

If you keep up with tech innovation in the industrial world, you’ve no doubt heard about the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT is changing the game in many ways, and the time to get in is now. But, where should you start? Consider tank level monitoring.  Whether you’re monitoring a simple water tank or tracking frac tank levels for a … Read more

What is Remote Tank Level Monitoring? How to win with TLM

The goal of any IoT project is to generate trustworthy data that empowers people and processes to deliver results. Yet, it can be intimidating to plunge right into such a new and exciting world. We get it. For this reason, we see many organizations dip their toes in the IoT water with remote tank level monitoring (TLM). Tank monitoring … Read more

How to Use Chemical Pump Automation to Achieve Regulatory Compliance

Industrial chemicals play an instrumental role in helping organizations achieve both operational and business goals. However, chemicals are useful in another important way – they help leaders maintain regulatory compliance.  Operators must adhere to oversight that is designed to protect consumers, workers, and the environment. Doing so requires applying chemical treatment responsibly to protect critical … Read more

The 3 Reasons Why ARM Architecture Makes Sense for IIoT Devices

This blog was co-authored by David Figoli, WellAware’s Chief Technology Officer, Over the next eight years, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is projected to explode. According to Quince Market Insights, the IIoT market will grow at a 21% CAGR between 2020 and 2028, driven by advances in manufacturing technology, Industry 4.0, and the proliferation of IoT … Read more