For whom?
Aboveground fuel tanks are dedicated to:
- fuel distribution stations for road traffic and watercraft units,
- production facilities, agricultural facilities and other entities from the industrial sector, in order to meet the needs related to the storage of toxic and non-toxic, flammable and non-flammable liquid substances used in current operations,
- fuel supply of military vehicles.
Aboveground fuel tank - specification
Technical specification of the aboveground storage vessel
Number of compartments
- vertical tanks: 1
- horizontal tanks: from 1 to 8
capacity [m3]
from 3 to 200 m3
Work
temperature [°C]
from -20 to +50oC
Diameter [mm]
from 1600 to 2900 mm
Wall's structure
double wall or single wall
Material
certified carbon steel S235JR
General information
- preparation of the outer and internal surfaces by blasting to grade Sa 2.5 acc. to PN-EN ISO 8501-1
- adaptation of the tank to the wet or dry method of leakage detection system
Norma
- vertical tanks: in accordance with DIN 6618
- horizontal tanks: in accordance with EN 12285-2 or DIN 6616
Construction
horizontal, cylindrical tank
External
coating
Epoxy paint C3,C4 or C5 class in acc. PN-EN ISO 12944-2
Internal
coating
specialized coatings resistant to the properties of stored substances
Designation
- fueling distribution points for road and water traffic
- fuels and gas oil storage by entities supplying fuels to distribution stations
- storage of other flammable, corrosive and poisonous liquids
Number of compartments
- vertical tanks: 1
- horizontal tanks: from 1 to 8
capacity [m3]
from 3 to 200 m3
Work
temperature [°C]
from -20 to +50oC
Diameter [mm]
from 1600 to 2900 mm
Wall's structure
double wall or single wall
Material
certified carbon steel S235JR
General information
- preparation of the outer and internal surfaces by blasting to grade Sa 2.5 acc. to PN-EN ISO 8501-1
- adaptation of the tank to the wet or dry method of leakage detection system
Norma
- vertical tanks: in accordance with DIN 6618
- horizontal tanks: in accordance with EN 12285-2 or DIN 6616
Construction
horizontal, cylindrical tank
External
coating
Epoxy paint C3,C4 or C5 class in acc. PN-EN ISO 12944-2
Internal
coating
specialized coatings resistant to the properties of stored substances
Designation
- fueling distribution points for road and water traffic
- fuels and gas oil storage by entities supplying fuels to distribution stations
- storage of other flammable, corrosive and poisonous liquids
Standard equipment of the aboveground storage vessel
- Manhole DN 600
- Suction pipe DN 25 – DN 50 with mechanical or electromagnetical anti-siphon valve
- Venting pipe DN 50 with venting valve
- Filling pipe DN 50 – DN 100 with overfill prevention valve DN 50 and Camlock
- Socket for manual measurement DN 50 ended with camlock quick connector
- Socket for automatic measurement DN 50 – DN 100 ended with internal thread (muff)
- Ladder and service platform with railings
- Foundations
- Grips on the foundations for grounding connection
Additional customization options
- Side lights LED ATEX
- Leakage detection system
- Loading gasoline pump
- Adaptation of a compartment for storage of AdBlue (application of an internal heater, external insulation of a tank and pipeline, and application of heating cables on a pipeline)
- Insulation with mineral wool and aluzinc plates
- Platform and roof for distribution
Standard dimensions of aboveground tanks
| Nominal capacity | Outer diameter of internal tank | Length of wall | Total length of tank | Class A (S1, S2) | Class B (S1, S2) | Number of lifting lugs (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [m3] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [pcs] |
| 3 | 1 250 | 2 300 | 2 720 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 250 | 3 900 | 4 320 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 600 | 1 500 | 2 040 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 600 | 2 500 | 3 040 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 600 | 4 000 | 4 540 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 600 | 5 000 | 5 540 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | 1 600 | 6 500 | 7 040 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 600 | 7 900 | 8 440 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 000 | 3 000 | 3 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 000 | 4 000 | 4 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 000 | 5 000 | 5 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 19,7 | 2 000 | 6 000 | 6 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 000 | 8 000 | 8 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 000 | 9 500 | 10 160 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 35 | 2 000 | 11 000 | 11 660 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 500 | 4 000 | 4 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 500 | 5 000 | 5 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 500 | 6 000 | 6 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 40 | 2 500 | 8 000 | 8 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 50 | 2 500 | 10 000 | 10 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 60 | 2 500 | 12 000 | 12 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 70 | 2 500 | 14 000 | 14 800 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 900 | 4 100 | 4 900 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 40 | 2 900 | 6 000 | 6 900 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 50 | 2 900 | 7 500 | 8 400 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 60 | 2 900 | 9 000 | 9 900 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 70 | 2 900 | 10 500 | 11 400 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 80 | 2 900 | 12 000 | 12 900 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 100 | 2 900 | 15 000 | 15 900 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 120 | 3 000 | 17 000 | 17 960 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
S1 – thickness of the inner tank shell
S2 – thickness of the inner dish end
At the customer’s request, we can make tanks with other diameters and capacities.
Aboveground fuel tanks – what are their features?
Aboveground tanks for fuel are a type of non-pressurized or low-pressure tanks. They are commonly used for storage of various types of media: flammable liquids, i.e. gasoline and diesel oil, chemical and other liquid substances. Here are some features of Ekonstal tanks:
- Design: tank bottoms and shells are made of certified black steel.
- Capacity: aboveground fuel tanks may have different capacities, from a few to two hundred cubic meters.
- Safety: above ground fuel storage tanks are tested in various safety tests and they meet the required standards. Technical documentation, production processes and final acceptances are agreed, approved and accepted by technical supervision units operating in the country of the tank location.
- Ground Requirements: Aboveground fuel tanks must be placed on a stable, even and properly prepared ground.
- Maintenance: Like all fule tanks, the aboveground ones require regular maintenance and inspection to ensure safe and reliable use.
- Application: this type of fuel storage tanks are mainly used in the fuel distribution sector, in industry, transport, agriculture, aviation and construction, e.g. for:
- provide customers of distribution points with fuel for road and water traffic,
- storage of liquid fuels and gas oil by entities supplying fuels to distribution stations,
- storage of other flammable, corrosive or poisonous liquid materials, e.g. for the needs of industry, agriculture, etc.
Which steel tank to choose?
Choosing the right aboveground fuel tank depends on several factors including capacity, fuel type, installation location, safety and environmental requirements and budget. Here are some key criteria to consider when choosing an aboveground fuel tank:
- Capacity: The above ground tank should have the appropriate capacity to meet the needs of the application.
- Type of stored medium: the tank should have a structure adapted to the type of stored fuel or other substance, e.g. in terms of the number of walls (single skin & double skin tanks) or the number of internal chambers.
- Place of installation: the above ground storage tank should be structurally adapted to the conditions at the place of installation, such as climatic or geological conditions, and also meet the law requirements on the foundation.
- Manufacturer: it is worth checking the opinions and experience of the manufacturer in the field of fuel tank production.
- Additional options: manufacturer offers additional options of equipment and fittings that make the final ground fuel storage tank more suitable to the customer’s needs.