Aviation Fuel

Enhanced fixed roof tank protection 

Fixed roof tanks handling aviation fuel require coordinated protection across venting and transfer scenarios. The system configuration shown here brings together frost proof pressure and vacuum protection, controlled vapor displacement, and explosion prevention measures to support safe filling and emptying operations and dependable tank farm performance with ultra low tank vent emissions.
Within the tank, floating suction units ensure that product in a storage tank is drawn off just below the surface of the liquid where it is cleanest. This prevents water from condensation which floats on the fuel, and sediment at the bottom of the tank from being pulled into the discharge line reducing the risk of contaminated fuel.

Highlights

Coordinated Protection
Ensuring safety during venting and transfer of aviation fuel in fixed roof tanks.
Pressure and Vacuum Relief
Providing robust relief measures to maintain stability in tank operations.
Vapor Control
Managed vapor displacement supports safe filling and emptying processes.
Incorporating measures to prevent explosions ensures reliable tank farm performance. 

Products for Aviation Fuel Storage

UB/SF
Pressure/Vacuum Diaphragm Valve
vacuum range
-3.5 up to -35 mbar
pressure range
3.5 up to 140 mbar
Explosion Group
D / IIA
C / IIB1
C / IIB2
C / IIB3
DR/ES
In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester
Explosion Group
IIA1
D / IIA
C / IIB1
C / IIB2
C / IIB3
SA/S
Floating Suction Unit

Highlights

Pressure and Vacuum Management
Valves with integrated  Flame Arrester manage tank pressure and vacuum conditions.
Structural Integrity
Structural integrity and predictable vapor displacement during routine operations.
Floating Suction Unit
Supports clean fuel withdrawal just below the liquid surface, ensuring consistent operations.
Integrated Safety
Aligning venting, vapor control, and flame arresting functions for comprehensive aviation fuel storage safety.

Products for Aviation Fuel Storage

SA/S
Floating Suction Unit
VD/TS
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve
vacuum range
-2 up to -25 mbar
pressure range
3.5 up to 50 mbar
Explosion Group
IIA1
D / IIA
C / IIB1
C / IIB2
C / IIB3
VD/SV
Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve
vacuum range
-2 up to -60 mbar
pressure range
2 up to 60 mbar
ER/V
Emergency pressure relief valve
pressure range
5 up to 40 mbar
DR/ES
In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester
Explosion Group
IIA1
D / IIA
C / IIB1
C / IIB2
C / IIB3

We would like to extend our gratitude to PROTEGO® for their efficient collaboration with our project team. Their exemplary performance in fulfilling the contract and adhering to our quality and schedule requirements was greatly appreciated. 

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