DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT

PROJECT NAME: DIESEL JOJO TANKS INNOVATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT SECTOR

REF. NO. : C045

PROVINCE: LIMPOPO

DISTRICT: WATERBERG

ADDRESS: CNR THABO MBEKI & LIMPOPO STR, MODIMOLLE

CONTACT DETAILS: 014 718 2304/05 FAX – 014 718 2427

PROJECT MANAGER: MS ANNIQUE MOLOISI

CELL NO.: 071 681 5086

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Project Overview

2. The Innovation

3. Project Sustainability.

4. Project Replicability

5. Cost Savings and Benefits of Project

6. Project Road Map

7. Conclusion

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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

• The Department of Roads and Transport in Limpopo had a challenge of Diesel supply for graders which were stationed in communities.

• These graders were meant for blading of roads within the communities. The process of supplying diesel was not cost effective in terms of running costs ( amounting to +- R2m) and delayed processes of delivering.

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Project overview cont.Limpopo Province is mostly rural. The Provincial

Roads Infrastructure is about 70% gravel roads and almost 30% tarred roads and therefore graders used to travel long distances, i.e +- 60km single trip from their stations to site whereas the required norm is less than 35km.

• The long travelling of graders to sites causes delay in the normal blading and re-gravelling of roads and causes transmission failure and engine overheating which ultimately causes high expenditure on maintenance and repair costs. 4

Project overview cont.The challenge of fuel contamination and spillage was then experienced when using Used Oil Drums when supplying diesel to graders.

The Department also had an alternative of purchasing Diesel Tanker Trucks that have to travel to fill up graders at different sites which was too costly in terms of purchase and running costs estimated at R2,4m per truck and some graders could not be utilized for the whole day because it takes time to drive around filling up diesel.

Each truck was also estimated at 15 000 km p/m which will result in quick deterioration and shorter life span.

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2. THE INNOVATION

• Our Mechanical Services Division conducted a research and designed specification for a better alternative that could be cost economic to the Department and improve production.

• We designed a specification for the manufacturing of the HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK.

• We procured HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK, 12 volt battery operated pump and flow meter with filter.

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THE INNOVATION

• We used recycled material (angle iron bar & square tubing) to built frames to secure the tank and pump system.

• Other materials used are nipples, sockets, elbows, hose clamps, sealants, suction hoses, pump kit and workshop equipment & consumables

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THE INNOVATION

• We designed the Tank which would be compatible to the LDV and submit such to JoJo Tankers company to manufacture.

• The HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANKS were fitted into eight LDVs with a diesel pump and a meter gauge which led to reduction of running costs and elimination of diesel spillage. One LDV carrying 600 litres of diesel was able to service three graders at once.

• The project was done In-house from the start up to its finality.

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HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK FITTED TO THE LDV

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THE INNOVATION• To overcome the challenge of fuel

contamination and spillage that was experienced when using Used Oil Drums to supply diesel.

• Quicker response to refuel graders on site by using LDVs instead of trucks.(trucks’ running costs are higher than those of LDVs).

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THE INNOVATION

Protection of Environmental Hazards• Prevention of soil, water and air pollution

by reducing oil and fuel spillages.(In terms of Waste Management Act )

• Low risk of fire.• We used recycled material to build frames

i.e flat iron bars, angle iron and square tubing. (In terms of Green Economy & Climate Change)

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USED 210L OIL DRUMS

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USED 210L OIL DRUMS AND HAND PUMP

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Prime Pump Fitting (Clogged-up)

Blocked and clogged up fuel

line due to contamination and dirty drums usage

cause un-necessary fuel

starvations

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Blocked screen on Grader fuel lines

Some of the dirt blocking the screen

filter

Dirt on tyre caused by

contaminated fuel and drums

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3. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY• Increased availability of machinery for

Transport Infrastructure to maintain the roads

• Project impact:

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ACTIVITY TARGET ACHIEVEMENTS

BLADING (2011/2012) 49 920KM 25 135KM (50% improvement)

BLADING (2012/2013) 23 375KM 19 643KM (80% improvement)

BLADING (2013/2014 20 795KM 18 779KM (90% improvement)

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY (continue)

• Continuous maintenance of the tanks by mechanical services as the initiators for sustainability.

• To put a stop valve between the tank and pump in case the pump malfunctions.

• Conduct continuous innovative research on the improvement of the project.

• To put warning stickers on all Tanks.

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PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY (continue

• To install strap belts to secure the Tank to the LDV.

• To install TRACKER for Driver safety, Diesel and Vehicle theft.

• Compile Instruction Manual to be user-friendly for all users and project the Departmental Image.

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4. PROJECT REPLICABILITY

• The project has been shared with other Districts within the Province and is being implemented.

• The project was shared through a presentation with KZN Dept. of Transport at Durban Region (Cost Center Metro)

• The project is shared with relevant sister Departments and Municipalities.

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5. COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT

PREVIOUS CURRENT

Hand pump refill 10 litres per minute Battery Operated pump refills 40 litres per minute (Use Grader/LDV battery)

Operated by 2 people to refill Operated by 1 person to refill

Operator gets tired of rotating the pump and must rest the arm regularly which may result to sickness in the long run.

Pump with flow meter and filler nozzle i.e. moved from heavy duty to light duty

Three Used Oil Drums of 210 litres each

One 600 litres Plastic Tank

Failure to reach the set targets. Improved production on blading more than 80%

Service delivery complaints on blading due to repetitive breakdowns.

Improved service delivery due to increased availability of machinery

High risk of environmental hazards caused by diesel spillages

Protection of environmental hazards

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COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF

PROJECT (continue)PREVIOUS CURRENT

High repair & replacement costs for filters, pumps caused by fuel contamination.

Less repair costs as the Plastic Tanker does not rust

Purchasing of Diesel Tanker is estimated at +- R2m.

Purchasing of LDVs and including project is estimated at +- R170 000.00.

In case of Diesel Tanker Truck breakdown, service delivery is hampered until the Truck is repaired.

In the event of the LDV breakdown, a tanker can be transferred to another LDV for continuous service delivery.

Some graders could not be utilized for the whole day because it takes time to drive around filling up diesel.

Quick response to refill graders

In case of Grader breakdown on site, diesel was prone to theft.

Diesel can now be transferred from the grader to the JoJo Tank and visa versa.

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COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT(continue)

• Cost incurred for this innovative alternative is approximately half the cost on Used Oil Drums and Diesel Tanker Truck.

• There is less fuel starvation as a result of using clean diesel, saving on replacing or repairing fuel filters & fuel pumps, less downtime and improved production.

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COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT (continue)

• Reduced trips from maintenance centres to site as the fuel capacity inside the tank (600 litres) can fill up to three Graders at once.

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6. PROJECT ROAD MAP

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-The project won Platinum in the 2012/13 Limpopo Departmental Service Excellence Awards and proceeded to:-Win Platinum at Limpopo Premier’s Service Excellence Awards and prize money award amounting to R25 000.00.

PROJECT ROAD MAP

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Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) and the winner in the Innovative Service Delivery Institutions & Public Sector Innovator of the Year 2014 and brought home prize money to the value of R70 000.00 and big Trophies.-Limpopo Productivity Awards and National Business Awards (NBA) and was awarded Finalists Certificates.

PROJECT ROAD MAP

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The project has been nominated by CPSI to participate in the United Nations awards(UN) and made it to the second phase.

8. CONCLUSION• In conclusion the project has brought

improved service delivery in terms of improved production in blading of gravel roads with less costs.

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DEMONSTRATIONBuilding Fuel Tanks

After taking measurements of plastic tank and layout;

we cut used L shaped angle iron to sizes; put it to 90◦

before we start with welding

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Artisan busy welding

Start with

welding. Making

frame to install

tank and pump

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Battery Operated Pump and Fuel Flow Meter

12 Volt battery

operated pump

Fuel flow

meter

Inlet to the pump

from tank

Filler nozzle

Steel frame

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Completion

After completion we fitted tank on

LDV

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END PRODUCT READY TO GO RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF TANK

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END PRODUCT READY TO GO REAR VIEW

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END PRODUCT READY TO GO REAR VIEW WITH CONTENTS

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RE A LEBOGATHANK YOU DANKIERI KHOU LIVHUWA HA NKHENSA

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