Stock temperature monitoring

Stock temperature monitoring supports the condition of stored bulk commodities through continuous tracking of temperature developments. The service helps identify self‑heating, hotspots and abnormal temperature patterns at an early stage, supporting timely intervention and helping limit damage, product loss and safety risks. Cargo owners and storage operators gain the insight needed to act before issues escalate.

    Compliance through draft survey

    At Peterson, we operate from an independent, accredited position in the supply chain, providing organisations with a verified basis for condition monitoring and risk management. Over ten years of continuous 24/7 stock temperature monitoring across biomass, feed, food and coal have contributed to strong operational expertise.
    These accredited monitoring services translate into timely anomaly detection, reliable trend data and documented compliance that supports insurer and stakeholder requirements.

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    Protect stored cargo with control & insight

    Peterson Temperature Monitoring
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    Early detection of hotspots & self‑heating

    Continuous temperature data reveals developing hotspots and abnormal heating trends at an early stage, supporting preventive action before combustion or product degradation occurs.

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    Lower cost than manual measurement rounds

    Installed probes replace weekly inspector visits with handheld measurements. Automated data collection reduces manual effort while delivering continuous observation instead of periodic snapshots.

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    Demonstrable surveillance for insurers

    Insurers of warehouses storing high‑risk cargoes require evidence of active monitoring. A permanent system with logged data provides documented monitoring records and supports insurance compliance.

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    Safer operations in hazardous atmospheres

    Commodities such as wood pellets can deplete oxygen in enclosed warehouses. Probes monitor conditions without personnel entering hazardous spaces, reducing the need for manual entry and associated safety equipment.

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    Optional gas measurement & monitoring

    Where risk profiles require it, CO, CO₂, CH₄ and H₂ sensors can be added alongside temperature probes, extending condition monitoring beyond temperature alone.

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    Stock temperature monitoring

    Storage assessment

    We assess the product type, storage method and risk profile, then define a tailored monitoring setup for the specific situation.

    Temperature probing

    Temperature probes of two to three metres are installed grid‑wise through the cargo, covering the stored volume without disrupting operations.

    Real‑time monitoring

    Every four hours, each probe transmits data to an online portal, giving stakeholders near‑real‑time access to temperature trends from any location.

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    Quality assurance through active partnership

    Stock temperature monitoring provides continuous condition oversight, combining automated alerts with expert review to support safe and compliant bulk cargo storage.

    • Configurable alarm thresholds trigger automatic notifications at critical temperatures, supporting timely response before conditions deteriorate.

    • Specialists review temperature data once or twice per week, identifying trends that may warrant further attention beyond automated alerts.

    • Stock temperature monitoring integrates with logistical coordination and laboratory analysis, bringing condition monitoring, cargo handling and quality testing together through one partner.

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    Laboratory analysis determines product quality; stock temperature monitoring supports the preservation of physical condition during storage, identifying self‑heating and abnormal trends before they result in damage.
    Koen Backer van Ommeren – Control Union
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    Ask us anything

    Read our frequently asked questions here.

    Most bulk cargoes are suitable, including biomass, wood pellets, animal feed, food products and coal. Where probes cannot be inserted, FLIR thermal imaging cameras or drone-mounted sensors offer an alternative approach.

    Stock temperature monitoring is typically deployed for parcels stored longer than two months. Shorter periods rarely justify the installation effort, though exceptions are assessed case by case.

    Automated reports are generated weekly, monthly and yearly, including per‑sensor graphs and trend statistics. Gas measurement reports can be included where applicable.

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