Interesting information about the project
55 m3 steel storage tank – efficiency in managing your own fleet of vehicles and machinery
Access to pipes in a containerised filling station manufactured by Ekonstal
Inside this portable fuel station, we have hidden a double wall horizontal tank with a diameter of 2900 mm and a total capacity of 55 m3. It contains four compartments of different sizes:
- two compartments for storing diesel, one with a capacity of 25 m3 and the other with 15 m3,
- one compartment for storing gasoline, with a capacity of 10 m3,
- one compartment that holds 5 m3 of AdBlue.
The 55 m3 tank is one of the most frequently chosen sizes, especially for entrepreneurs who want to use it for refueling their own fleet of vehicles and machinery. This capacity is large enough to reduce the frequency of fuel deliveries, thus lowering logistics costs. On the other hand, it is compact enough that the external dimensions of the tank allow it to be placed inside a specially prepared container. This container, based on a solid frame finished with aesthetic laminate panels, provides additional protection against external factors.
Easy access to AdBlue – greater efficiency in using diesel engine vehicles
Electrical box in the service room located in the Ekonstal container filling station
A 55 m3 storage tank (or a similar capacity, e.g., a 50 m3 storage tank or 60 m3 storage tank) gives the entrepreneur greater autonomy and reduces dependence on refueling at external stations. The ability to store two different types of fuel expands the list of vehicles and machines that can use it as a universal fueling point, whether they are powered by gasoline or diesel. The functionality of this 55 m3 steel tank is further enhanced by the fact that one of the compartments stores AdBlue. For diesel engine vehicles equipped with an SCR system, using AdBlue is essential for several reasons. Its absence can lead to loss of engine power or engine shutdown, as well as an increase in exhaust emissions.
The compartment for AdBlue is insulated, and the pipeline leading to it is additionally heated. This protects the fluid from temperature changes that could affect its properties.
Design for convenient fueling
The container housing the tank is equipped with a covered distribution platform. Its length is 2 m, and its width is 3.5 m. This means it is wider by half a meter than the width of the container’s bulk. This is a non-standard solution. We implemented it because the fuel dispenser chosen by the customer is so large that it would not fit entirely on the platform. The fuel dispenser will be installed at a right angle to the axis of the container, at its outer edge. This means that when fueling, vehicles will need to stand in front of its front wall. As a result, even if an object is located in close proximity to the side walls of the container, it will not obstruct access to the dispenser.
