Aboveground fuel tanks

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.
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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 capacityOuter diameter of internal tankLength of wallTotal length of tankClass A (S1, S2)Class B (S1, S2)Number of lifting lugs (min)
[m3][mm][mm][mm][mm][mm][pcs]
31 2502 3002 720551
51 2503 9004 320551
31 6001 5002 040552
51 6002 5003 040552
81 6004 0004 540552
101 6005 0005 540552
131 6006 5007 040552
161 6007 9008 440552
102 0003 0003 660662
132 0004 0004 660662
162 0005 0005 660662
19,72 0006 0006 660662
252 0008 0008 660662
302 0009 50010 160662
352 00011 00011 660662
202 5004 0004 800672
252 5005 0005 800672
302 5006 0006 800672
402 5008 0008 800672
502 50010 00010 800672
602 50012 00012 800672
702 50014 00014 800672
302 9004 1004 900792
402 9006 0006 900792
502 9007 5008 400792
602 9009 0009 900792
702 90010 50011 400794
802 90012 00012 900794
1002 90015 00015 900794
1203 00017 00017 960794

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:

  1. Design: tank bottoms and shells are made of certified black steel.
  2. Capacity: aboveground fuel tanks may have different capacities, from a few to two hundred cubic meters.
  3. 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.
  4. Ground Requirements: Aboveground fuel tanks must be placed on a stable, even and properly prepared ground.
  5. Maintenance: Like all fule tanks, the aboveground ones require regular maintenance and inspection to ensure safe and reliable use.
  6. 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:

  1. Capacity: The above ground tank should have the appropriate capacity to meet the needs of the application.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Manufacturer: it is worth checking the opinions and experience of the manufacturer in the field of fuel tank production.
  5. 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.