The petrol fuel tank aperture and the mistake is detected early

Lately more people have been known to buy diesel powered motor vehicles instead of the traditional petrol engine cars.  Due to this swopping of vehicles, a common mistake has been noted where motorists simply forget that they need to fill up with diesel and fill up with petrol instead.  It normally does not happen that people fill diesel in a petrol vehicle as the standard diesel fuel nozzle is bigger than the petrol fuel tank aperture and the mistake is detected early.

Time to Take Action

It is common to go into panic mode when an error like this occurs as most cars are expensive and just the thought of having costly damage and facing exorbitant repair bill is enough to cause frustration. Emergency assistance engineers usually have to calm motorists down before they start working on the vehicle.  In most cases all that is needed is a simple, cheap fuel drain of the vehicle’s fuel tank. The engineers that are involved in the removal of wrong fuel are normally experienced and have a good knowledge of modern vehicles. Vehicles that are still on the forecourt of a petrol station needs to firstly be pushed out of the way of other customers.  If the vehicle has broken down somewhere on a public road, the vehicle needs to be towed to a place of safety where the engineer can work on the vehicle. If the vehicle is a more common model then the engineer can remove the petrol from the diesel fuel tank  easily. A fuel line is simply inserted into the fuel tank and the contaminated fuel is pumped into a steel container. A protective sheet is usually put over the vehicle to prevent damage to vehicle’s paintwork. After the contaminated fuel has been removed, the engineer flushes the vehicle system through with the correct type of fuel to remove any left-over fuel of the wrong type.  The vehicle can be refuelled correctly and tested.  Except for a little bit of grumbling from the engine, which can be resolved with a few revs from the accelerator, you can be assured that all is well.

How Long Will it Take

The time it takes depends mostly on what time of the day it is, your location and the time it will take before assistance arrives.  Engineers in this industry usually have a network that they work with and can get someone out to you within an hour. The other factor that may influence the time it takes is the amount of wrong fuel that was put into your vehicle. It is obvious the more full the tank is the longer it will take to remove than if there is a small amount of fuel in the vehicle.  The entire process can take anything from 20-40 minutes, depending on all the external circumstances.

The Effects on My Wallet of A Drain Clean

Some insurance companies specifically state that you can claim for a drain clean, if it doesn’t say so, you probably can’t.  A fuel drain normally costs less than the excess on your insurance so it is not worth claiming anyway.  Your vehicle’s warranty shouldn’t be effected either.

Diesel tanks are flexible because they can easily be transported

To properly address this issue, government authorities have mandated the use of Diesel Bowser Tanks to safely handle containment scenarios. Businesses that deal with the handling of large volume of fuel or petrochemical liquids are required to use diesel bowser tanks for storage of fuel. Diesel tanks are flexible because they can easily be transported

Installation of underground fuel tanks must adhere to the South African

Most petrol stations have limited space for storage of fuel, by the use of underground fuel tanks they can easily address this problem. Since they are stored below the ground, this type of tank provides a space-saving way of storing large amounts of fuel. Fuel suppliers, trucking fleets and other industrial businesses keep large amounts of petrol as these tanks hold up to 200 000 litres of fuel.

The risks of using underground fuel takes are that rust and corrosion can occur, which may result in leakage of the contents that can go unnoticed for some time. Even small amounts of leakage over a period of time can cause extensive contamination and damage to the soil and water. Cleaning or treatment of this contamination can be costly. The risks of rust, corrosion and leakage can be reduced by following proper environmental management and maintenance practices.

Installation Standards and Guidelines

Installation of underground fuel tanks must adhere to the South African standards and guidelines. These standards must be strictly followed to ensure the proper and safe installation of these tanks. It is imperative that the soil type and ground water level of an area is determined before installation. To prevent corrosion , a tank should not be installed in clay, instead it can be installed in inert material such as sand. Installation of a fuel tank should not be done in an area with a high ground water level. The deeper the ground level the lower the risk of contamination.

There is a drive from industries in South Africa to become more eco-friendly. The current environmental regulations under the National Environmental Management Act, No 107 of 1998 requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to be undertaken before the installation of a storage tank aboveground or underground.

Underground fuel tanks

Underground fuel tanks come in double wall models that offer good protection against rust, corrosion and leakage. A double walled fuel tank is made of a steel primary inner tank enclosed with fibre glass reinforces plastic outer tank, thus minimizing corrosion.  The steel primary inner tank is assembled, welded and tested so it is almost impossible for leakage to occur, however if there is leakage the outer tank will prevent the fuel from coming into contact with the soil and ground water.

Regular Monitoring of Fuel Tanks

It is imperative that the tanks are monitored regularly to detect leaks, and if found it can be addressed immediately. There are different ways of monitoring leaks, these include stock inventory, automated tank gauging or ATG systems and interstitial monitoring. If you need help in managing, maintaining or if you are looking for an alternative fuel storage facility, talk to a trusted fuel tank supplier as they can help you find the best system for your business.

Diesel tanks are flexible because they can easily be transported | Diesel Tanks and Diesel Pump Services

Diesel tanks are flexible because they can easily be transported | Diesel Tanks and Diesel Pump Services Diesel Bowser Tanks are a double-walled tank with fully sealed carbon steel inner tank and outer tank. These tanks aid in environmental controls. The inner tank contains the initial volume of liquid fuel, and in the unlikely event that inner tank develops a leak, the outer tank will prevent the liquid from escaping into the environment.

Mandated the use of Diesel Bowsers Tanks to safely handle containment scenarios

Protecting the environment is one of the biggest global challenges of today. A fuel spill is a major form of pollution that causes highly adverse effects on the environment. Several recent studies have shown that the environmental damage due to fuel spillage causes a multitude of problems to humans, animals, water and plants, and the impacts can have serious consequences.

To properly address this issue, government authorities have mandated the use of Diesel Bowsers Tanks to safely handle containment scenarios. Businesses that deal with the handling of large volume of fuel or petrochemical liquids are required to use diesel bowsers tanks for storage of fuel.

Diesel Bowser Tanks are a double-walled tank with fully sealed carbon steel inner tank and outer tank. These tanks aid in environmental controls. The inner tank contains the initial volume of liquid fuel, and in the unlikely event that inner tank develops a leak, the outer tank will prevent the liquid from escaping into the environment.

Diesel tanks are flexible because they can easily be transported, installed, commissioned and removed from site, without the need for costly engineering and bunding works which were traditionally done by civil engineering experts and specialists, and hence cost efficient. They are accessible for regular inspection and maintenance programmed at any time, which makes it practical and convenient.

Diesel Tanks and Pumps proudly offers a wide selection of Mine Go Fuel Tanks built to meet high standards. Tanks are available in different sizes ranging from as little as 200 litres to as much as 75,000 litres

Our diesel tanks are suitable for a vast range of applications and are currently used in construction, earth moving, transport, industrial, marine, mining, government, agricultural, aviation and petrochemical industries.

Diesel Tanks and Pumps‘s new generation of fuel tanks provides unparalleled safety and security solutions for your fuel storage requirements. Also the added peace of being compliant is what all in business require. For more information, please call us at 0760228659 or visit http://www.dieseltanksandpumps.co.za