Available Types of Petrol Tanks
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Not sure what petrol tanks you should be looking for? This article outlines three common types of petrol tanks available on the Australian market. Find a decent supplier who manufactures according to Australian standards, and keep in mind Work Safe rules in regards to refilling and maintenance of petrol tanks. Read on to find out more about the available types.
Self-BundedPetrol Tanks
Self-bundedpetrol tanks are also called double-wall fuel tanks, or bundedpetrol tanks, and they are well known for ensuring clean and safe storage of bulk petrol. Self-bundedpetrol tanks are like two tanks in one, with one being inside the other. The inner tank holds the petrol, while the outer tank acts as the ‘bund’ which gives some leeway should a leak or spill occur. The outer tank has a capacity of 110% of the inner tank. In effect, this arrangement is very efficient at preventing spillage of petrol into the surrounding environment. Visit your local supplier to discover their range of bundedpetrol tanks. They should be compliant with Australian standards and made from steel with at least a 20 year life expectancy. You will be able to buy petrol tanks in a range of sizes, ranging from 100 litres to 55,000 litres in capacity.
Above Ground Petrol Tanks
There are many benefits of above-ground petrol tanks, the most obvious one being that you can use gravity to pour out the petrol, which means you don’t need an electric pump. As these petrol tanks are usually smaller in size, environmental legislation does not apply, so you don’t have to haveself bunding included in your above ground petrol tanks. However, filling these tanks can pose a health and safety risk, and new rules are now in force to help protect workers. It is also important to keep in mind the stability of your overhead petrol tanks. If you’re located in an area with severe weather conditions, your tank tripod could fall over or erode, so bear this in mind.
On-Ground Petrol Tanks
On-ground petrol tanks are different from above ground petrol tanks in that they don’t need structural support. They are available in different shapes such as rectangle, square or cylindrical. On-ground petrol tanks are helpful in that they can lower fuel costs due to bulk buying. Not only that, but many of them are self-bunded, which means that any drips or leaks are completely contained, preventing any impacton the environment. On-ground petrol tanks can store large amounts of fuel –anywhere between 2,000 and 80,000 litres. Nozzles, pipework and metering can be stored securely, which helps prevent fuel theft. On the flip side, you will need an electric pump to work with on-ground petrol tanks, and if they’re not highly visible, vehicles can potentially run into them.
Conclusion
There are many different ways of organising your fuel needs through petrol tanks. Three of the most common configurations are self bundedpetrol tanks, above ground petrol tanks and on-ground petrol tanks. Each come in varying sizes and shapes, so make sure you do your research with various suppliers before coming to a conclusion on which would suit you best. You should also reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of each of these kinds of petrol tanks.
