Thursday, September 13, 2012

Environmental Considerations (Fuel Storage Regulations)


Fuel supply tank design and installation in many areas is controlled by regulations that are generally written for two separate purposes: environmental protection and fire protection. Because the regulations, their enforcement and exemptions from regulation vary by location, it is necessary to research and understand local requirements.

In North America, environmental protection regulations generally exist at both federal and state levels. Different sets of regulations apply to underground vs. aboveground fuel storage tanks. These regulations cover design and construction standards, registration, tank testing, and leak towards third party certified above ground dual– wall sub–base tanks with leak detection and overfill protection.

Fuel Tank with Hand Pump

From - Application Manual – Liquid Cooled Generator Sets (Cummins Power Generation)


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