What is a bulk station?
Glossary Terms » Bulk Station. A facility used in the storage or marketing of petroleum products which has a total bulk storage of less than 50,000 barrels and receives product by tank car, or truck.
What is a bulk plant?
Bulk Terminal. The definition of a bulk plant is; “an intermediate fuel distribution facility where delivery to and from storage tanks is by cargo tank.” To provide further clarification, a bulk plant does not receive fuel by pipeline, railcar or marine barge.
What does bulk fuel storage mean?
Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution Facility means a facility for the purpose of storing natural gas and petroleum products for distribution to customers; Sample 1.
What is a petroleum bulk plant?
A facility used for temporary bulk storage of gasoline, diesel fuel and similar liquid products, prior to the distribution of these products to retail, commercial or consumer outlets. A bulk plant normally consists of a number of aboveground tanks, either vertical or horizontal.
What is propane bulk plant?
The propane bulk plant is a specialized and complex facility where large quantities of propane are received, stored, and prepared for delivery. Bulk plants tanks have several valves and gauges installed in either end, and in the top and bottom of the tank.
What is a Category 1 tank?
Category 1 tanks are the lowest risk and have spill control and CRDM. Category 2 tanks have spill control. Category 3 tanks are the highest risk and do not have spill control.
How long do above ground fuel tanks last?
about 20 years
Let’s start with an aboveground storage tank or (AST). This is what the vast majority of residential customers have outside their house or in the basement. The average life of these tanks is about 20 years.
What is a Category 2 tank?
Category 2 tanks are those that have spill control, but do not have any type of CRDM. For Category 2 tanks with a capacity of 1,100 gallons or less, only periodic inspections are required. Tanks with a capacity ranging from 1,101-5,000 gallons require formal external inspections and leak testing every 10 years.
What is CRDM tank?
Next inspect the tank for a Continuous Release Detection Method (CRDM), defined as a means of detecting a release of liquid through inherent design. CRDM is passive because it does not require sensors or power to operate. Liquid releases are visually detected by facility operators.
What are the features of bulk water stations?
Our bulk water stations include flow control, reduced pressure backflow prevention, stainless steel piping, meter, drain valve, an optional access terminal and a field terminal box. Solar power and mobile options are also available.
Can I pre-pay for a bulk water station?
Customers can pre-pay (no billing required) or be invoiced using a credit limit. Our bulk water stations are completely self-contained, user-friendly and practically maintenance free. We can custom design or tailor the bulk water stations to your exact needs and specifications.
What kind of stations do we offer for reclaim water?
We also carry “DIY” packages, Coin and/or Key Operated Stations, Residential Stations, High Overhead Fill Arms and Septage Receiving Stations plus upgrades to existing Water Fill and Dump Stations. All stations are suitable for use on reclaim water systems.