Mobile fueling stations

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DESCRIPTION

The SMDC mobile station was designed to dispense petroleum products for sale or internal use. The technical specifications of the station are those imposed by the ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration) requirements per Order 1378/2009, BRML (Romanian Bureau of Legal Metrology), INSEMEX (National Institute of Research and Development for Mining Security and Explosion Protection) and are described below:

the single-wall tanks have a 30,000-litre maximum capacity, and are designed for 2, 3 or 4 petroleum products
300mm-high retention tank; base, posts and roof framework made of steel profiles
the loading pumps in the tank have a 300-litre/minute capacity and are equipped with explosion-proof motors
fully-equipped fuel dispensers, CE approved
metrologically calibrated tanks have Calibration Certificates issued by the Directorate of Legal Metrology
measuring tapes with Metrologic Certificates
electronic level indicators display on site and on the computer the minimum, maximum and instantaneous level of the liquid in the tank
the vapour recovery is achieved through a 2-inch cov (gasifiable organic compound) coupling, connected to the tank and the vapour in the tank to fill up are directed through the vacuum air pump to the gas tank
the fire protection system of the station is composed of a leak detection unit equipped with 2 sensors and a Fire Trace system provided with a fire detector and an automatic fire extinguishing function, whose signals are forwarded to the alarm horn
the station has a video surveillance system with three cameras, two of which are external and one situated inside the operator’s booth
management system equipped with Datecs MP55 or Sapel cash register, with the possibility of issuing receipts, disbursements and stock reports according to ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration) requirements
the station can be optionally provided with client card reader, credit card reader and banknote reader
the station has a container-type structure with walls and roof made of 40mm-thick flameproof Isopan
the extended roof protects the loading and dispensing area
in the operator’s booth there is an automation cabinet and the desk with a PC connected to the fiscal cash register, an UPS (uninterruptible power source) for situations of voltage drops and overloads and a barcode reader
the station is connected to the power supply via a 5 x 2.5mm copper cable
the station is delivered with all necessary authorizations; the beneficiary has to obtain only the Town Planning Certificate for the chosen location from the City Hall and to purchase the fiscal cash register from the firms that provide service and fiscalization
there is a 24-month warranty and technical interventions are assured within 24 hours after noticing the malfunction
the station is ready to be delivered 45 days after being contracted
lease payment is also an option

LOADING AREA

The mobile station is equipped with 300litre/minute capacity fuel dispensers drived by explosion-proof motors. Their start-up is done from the push button boxes that include the alarm lamp for starting the motor and the shut-off button, one box for each product (compartment).

During an automatic regime, motors are stopped by the electronic level indicator once the maximum loading level is reached (92% of its capacity). In order to fill and empty the tanks, cisterns are connected with 3-inch couplings. The piping system is equipped with Uragano ball valves which are resistant to petroleum products. Possible leaks are collected in the aluminium vats situated under the pumps.

The fire protection of the station is provided by the FIRE TRACE system and the gas leak sensor monitors the integrity of the gas tanks. The precinct has a key-locking shutter door. The stop-all button allows the immediate shutdown of the loading operation.

DISPENSING AREA

Fuel dispensers display the selling price, the quantity and the overall price as well as the dispensed volume. The station can be equipped with any model of fuel dispensers we produce. Transactions are monitorised by the management system installed on the PC in the operator’s booth. Hoses can also be retractable (FBD 2022).

In this compartment there is an additional sensor for gas leak detection. The mushroom-type stop-all buttons are activated by twisting. By pushing them, the station is de-energized.

This are is protected by a key-locking shutter door.

OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT

The operator’s booth is separated by a thermo panel door and window. Inside the booth there is a desk with a PC, the fiscal cash register, the UPS, the barcode reader and the automation cabinet with level displays. The video surveillance system is installed on the same PC which is also connected to a separate power source (battery) in case of blackout situations.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

The automation cabinet contains the electrical equipments necessary for the protection and automation of the station, the gas leak detector and the tank liquid level indicator.

MANHOLE COVERS

The tanks have 600mm-diameter manhole covers with cover couplings on top; they allow the introduction of the measuring tape and level indicators but are also necessary for the return from the vapour recovery.

The area is spark-protected.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATING MOBILE FUEL FILLING STATIONS

(EXCERPT FROM THE GOVERNMENT DECISION NO. 174/2005)

4.2. Mobile fuel filling stations can be emplaced only on the basis of the stipulations in the Town Planning Certificate and the Building Certificate.

4.3. The steps for emplacing a mobile fuel filling station are those legally established, namely:
-preparing the documentation needed to obtain the Town Planning Certificate according to Government Decision no. 525/1996 and Act no. 10/1995;
-applying for and obtaining the authorizations and permits indicated within the Town Planning Certificate;
-the execution project (PT and DE-execution details or unique phase);
-preparing the documentation needed to obtain the Building Certificate;
-executing the works needed for the emplacement (concrete platform, electrical wiring, grounding etc.);
-final reception of execution works according to Government Decision no. 273/1994 and no. 51/1996;
-receiving the operating permit, depending on the case, issued by the competent territorial authorities.

4.7. Mobile fuel filling stations can be located solely outdoors, in a safe from hits and shocks seating, easily accessible from public roads and at safe distances in case of fire, stipulated within the norms.

4.8. It is forbidden to emplace a mobile station on routes of cables, pipes, tunnels, galleries etc. (others than those of the station) neither under any type of contructions (trestles, viaducts or aqueducts, etc.)

4.9. Mobile filling stations can be set at standard distances from the public roads and the access must be only from the adjacent lane by turning to the right (without disturbing the traffic on the other lane). In order to ensure proper traffic fluency, traffic indicators and adequate signaling is needed.

4.10. The minimum safety measures required between mobile filling stations and nearby constructions, installations and other structures can be studied in the following table:

Ref. no.	Constructions, installations and other structures	Distance (metres)
1.	1st-2nd grade fire resistance buildings	15.00
2.	3rd grade fire resistance buildings	18.00
3.	4th grade fire resistance buildings	22.00
4.	High, very high or crowded buidings	30.00
5.	Schools, kindergartens, orphanages, shelters, hospitals	35.00
6.	International roads, highways	15.00
7.	County roads	10.00
8.	Town streets	5.00
9.	Operating railways	40.00
10.	Rivers, lakes, ponds, sea, forests	50.00

4.11. Mobile stations are placed at a minimum distance of H 1.5 from high-voltage overhead lines (where H is the height of the line base), but not less than 20.00 m and 10.00 m from medium-, respectively low-voltage lines.

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