Industrial gas companies play a critical global role – and telemetry is now, more than ever, part of the picture in terms of service and efficiency. The question of cost, however, is still significant. While per-unit prices for telemetry have fallen, it remains a factor for customers when weighing up potential investments.
Why is telemetry so important? In short, because it has enhanced distribution efficiency and prevents gas run-outs by providing visibility into customers’ tank levels. It is an enhancement that really delivers in terms of efficiency and overall cost savings, since the economic damage caused by running out of a crucial gas can be dramatically high in many industrial contexts.
When it comes to doing a cost-benefit analysis of telemetry, it is normally framed in terms of the total cost of ownership.
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