Challenges
Organizations conducting Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections face significant challenges when relying on traditional paper-based methods. One of the primary issues is the inefficiency and potential for errors associated with manual data collection and entry. Paper forms are prone to damage, loss, or illegibility, compromising the integrity of inspection data. Additionally, there are concerns about the timely and accurate transfer of information from the field to back-office systems, which may require additional personnel and introduce delays in data processing.
Another major challenge is balancing the need for comprehensive LDAR inspections with the ability to efficiently analyze and report on the collected data. Paper-based systems make it difficult to quickly identify trends, track repair progress, or generate the detailed reports required for both internal operations and regulatory compliance. This can lead to delays in addressing leaks, potentially resulting in increased emissions, safety risks, and regulatory non-compliance.
Business Value
Adopting a digital LDAR inspection workflow integrated with back-office systems, organizations can overcome these challenges. TrueContext’s LDAR Workflow offers safe and reliable data collection, real-time data access, and automated report generation. This not only improves the accuracy and efficiency of inspections but also enhances your organization's ability to respond quickly to identified leaks, track repair progress, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
TrueContext’s seamless integration with popular back-office systems allows for better data analysis, enabling proactive maintenance strategies and more informed decision-making. The data collected by using this workflow is date stamped and sent back to your office in real time and stored in the appropriate locations without requiring any processing by office staff. Reports and analytics can be created from this data at any time. This data will allow you to not only make strategic, data-driven decisions when it comes to tank maintenance, but it will ensure you have all the data needed, in a format that is easily accessible, to build the necessary reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Workflow Features
Form
- Data source (List of pre-defined facilities, inspectors, inspection methods, inspection tools, the equipment and components found at these facilities)
- Data destinations
Documents
- Full log of every detected leak along with supporting photos and documentation
- Full log of all equipment and components on which a repair was made or attempted along with supporting photos and documentation
- Full log of all equipment and components that could not be inspected along with supporting photos and documentation
- Technician signature
- Custom document layout is also available
Data & Analytics
- Extraction of list report data to Excel is also available
Workflow Deployment
Using the Workflow Assets provided, you can start implementing this Workflow within your own organization.
If you would like any consultation on how to set up this Workflow, or would like to have TrueContext’s Professional Services team deploy this Workflow for you, please reach out to us at success@truecontext.com and we will be happy to discuss what options are available to you.
Workflow Assets
Forms
To help you build this Workflow for your own organization, we have provided the following Excel file, documenting how the form in this Workflow has been built:
Design and Documentation