Case Study:
Real-Time Monitoring for a Biodiesel Production Facility
End-to-End Visibility from Raw Material to Final Output
We delivered a comprehensive real-time monitoring solution for a large-scale biodiesel production plant, ensuring full traceability, inventory control, and operational efficiency across the entire value chain — from raw material intake to final biodiesel output.
At the client’s biodiesel facility, we implemented a hybrid solution combining on-site inspection presence and a network of 20+ wireless IoT sensors. The goal: achieve continuous, automated monitoring of key commodities, chemical inputs, and processed outputs — all visible via a user-friendly dashboard and backed by daily reporting.
- Raw Material Stage
- Oilseeds (e.g., rapeseed, sunflower, soy) intake
- Storage silo levels and stock movement tracking
- Automated reconciliation of incoming and outgoing volumes
- Processing Inputs
- Vegetable oil and seed meal after seed crushing
- Full control over chemical inputs, including:
- Methanol
- Catalysts
- pH stabilizers and other additives
- Final Product Stage
- Finished biodiesel output
- Monitoring of glycerin fractions and by-products
- Tank levels and dispatch control
- 20+ wireless industrial-grade sensors installed across critical control points
- Real-time data collection on volume, temperature, and flow rates
- Secure cloud platform with custom dashboards, showing:
- Current stock levels
- Process efficiency metrics
- Movement history
- Daily reporting delivered automatically to management and finance teams
- Integrated with manual validation via Argos’ on-site inspection staff
- Full transparency and auditability across the supply and production chain
- Minimized inventory discrepancies and human error
- Improved process control and early detection of bottlenecks
- Enhanced trust and compliance with trade finance and ESG partners
Why it matters
This project demonstrates how our unique blend of smart sensors and human oversight can deliver true end-to-end visibility in complex industrial environments. Whether you’re a trader, producer, or lender, our technology ensures you always know what’s happening — in real time.
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