The transition to an electronic fuel dispensing log made it possible to organize fuel distribution through the identification of drivers and refueled vehicles. The project is based on linking a driver to a specific vehicle according to the shift assignment, using personal access cards, a fuel dispensing controller, a card reader, and an Android tablet. After refueling, information about the driver, the vehicle, and the amount of fuel dispensed is recorded electronically.
The purpose of the project was to switch to an electronic fuel dispensing log and identify refueled vehicles using drivers’ personal access cards. A dedicated fuel dispensing controller was developed for this purpose.
Task: Electronic Fuel Dispensing Control
Personal driver access cards became the basis for identification. At the same time, each driver had to be linked to a specific vehicle within a work shift.
To achieve this, dispatchers create a shift assignment. Based on this assignment, a connection between the vehicle and the driver is established. The vehicle driver then receives fuel using a personal access card. This connection is used for further identification during the refueling process.
After fuel is dispensed, the system records the driver’s full name, the vehicle make and number, the amount of fuel dispensed, and the section from which the fuel was supplied. As a result, the entire refueling log is collected electronically.
Fuel Dispensing Control Solution
A dedicated fuel dispensing controller was developed for the project. A card reader and an Android tablet are also used in the workflow.
The refueling process begins when the fuel truck driver receives the card from the driver of the vehicle being refueled and inserts it into the reader. The system then returns either a positive or negative identification result.
Driver and Vehicle Verification Before Refueling
If identification is successful, a green LED lights up on the device. The Android tablet displays the driver’s full name, as well as the make and number of the vehicle being refueled. The fuel truck driver can see all data related to the current operation.
The required amount of fuel is then selected on the tablet. The fuel truck driver presses the button, after which fuel dispensing begins.
What Happens If Identification Fails
If the system returns a negative response, the fuel valve does not open. The tablet displays the message “unknown driver,” while a red LED lights up on the device.
This means that further fuel dispensing depends on the identification result. If identification is successful, the driver and vehicle data are displayed and the required fuel volume can be selected. If identification fails, the valve remains closed.
How Fuel Dispensing from a Fuel Truck Works
The workflow begins with a shift assignment. The dispatcher creates the assignment, which links a specific driver to a specific vehicle. A personal access card is then used to receive fuel.
During refueling, the fuel truck driver receives the card, inserts it into the reader, and receives the identification result. If the result is positive, the green LED lights up and the driver’s full name, vehicle make, and vehicle number appear on the tablet.
The fuel truck driver then selects the required fuel volume on the tablet, presses the button, and dispenses the fuel. If the driver is not identified, the fuel valve does not open, the corresponding message appears on the tablet, and the red LED turns on.
What Data Is Included in the Electronic Fuel Log
After fuel dispensing is completed, a set of data about the refueling operation is recorded. It includes:
- driver’s full name;
- vehicle make;
- vehicle number;
- amount of fuel dispensed;
- section from which the fuel was supplied.
This information is linked to a specific refueling operation. First, the shift assignment determines the connection between the driver and the vehicle. The personal access card is then used for identification, after which the required fuel volume is selected on the tablet. Once dispensing is completed, the refueling data is recorded in the electronic log.
Transition to an Electronic Fuel Dispensing Log
The key objective of the project was to switch to an electronic fuel log and use driver access cards to identify refueled vehicles. To achieve this, the entire workflow was built around the data generated at different stages of the refueling process.
The shift assignment establishes the connection between the driver and the vehicle. The personal access card is used for identification. If the identification result is positive, the tablet displays the driver’s full name, the vehicle make, and the vehicle number. The required fuel volume is then selected, fuel is dispensed, and the refueling data is recorded electronically after the operation is completed.
This sequence makes it possible to create an electronic fuel log based on actual fuel dispensing operations.
Project Results
The case highlights two main results: reduced working time for the relevant departments and the collection of the entire refueling log in electronic form.
The electronic records contain information about who received the fuel, which vehicle was refueled, how much fuel was dispensed, and from which section it was supplied. Identification by card is performed before the operation begins. If verification fails, the fuel valve does not open.
Conclusion
The fuel dispensing control system combines a shift assignment, personal access card, fuel dispensing controller, card reader, and Android tablet. The driver and vehicle are linked according to the shift assignment, identification is performed before refueling, and information about the fuel dispensing operation is recorded in an electronic log after completion.
The main results stated in the case are reduced working time for the relevant departments and the transition to electronic collection of refueling records. The system records the driver’s full name, vehicle make and number, the amount of fuel dispensed, and the section from which the fuel was supplied.
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