Optimised Fuel and Oil Transfer Solution in Central Queensland.
Project Overview:
A client required a robust aboveground diesel and oil storage and transfer solution. PETRO Industrial was tasked with replacing the existing setup on-site with an improved, high-efficiency design that seamlessly integrated with the client’s existing underground pipework and infrastructure.
The objective was to efficiently transfer diesel and 15W-40 oil from storage tanks, through underground pipework leading to a dispensing point located 100 meters away. PETRO Industrial designed and supplied a turnkey system, integrating high-performance pumps, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and a custom-built control system to ensure seamless operation and energy efficiency.
Scope of Work:
PETRO Industrial supplied and installed two Dual Compartment PETRO LT68 Tanks, designed to facilitate the storage and transfer of both diesel and oil. The entire system was pre-engineered in-house, allowing for rapid on-site installation and integration with the client's existing underground pipework.
Pump Bay Setup:
- Diesel Pump: Capable of delivering fuel at 500LPM, the diesel pump is fitted with a diesel upsock, pre-strainer, and anti-vibration components. It includes pressure gauges to monitor pump pressure and directs flow through a filter manifold before entering the underground piping system.
- Oil Pump: The oil pump follows the same design as the diesel pump, ensuring consistent filtration and pressure management before connecting to the client's existing pipework.
- OLE Fluid Management System (FMS): Enables real-time monitoring of diesel and oil pump performance and usage data.
- Walkways: Two mirrored walkways installed on the tanks ensure safe and easy access for maintenance and inspection.
- Indicator Lights: Clearly display when pump 1 (Oil) or pump 2 (Diesel) is in operation.
- Start/Stop Buttons: Allows operators to manually control each pump as needed.
- Remote Control Capability: Wireless remote allows operators to control pumps from up to 100 meters away.  Â
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs): Each pump is equipped with a VSD to adjust pump speed dynamically based on demand and fluid viscosity.
- Automated Cooling System: The control box features a dual-fan cooling system to regulate internal temperatures, preventing overheating of VSDs.
Advanced Flow Control with VSD/VFD Technology Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) play a critical role in this project by adjusting the speed of pump motors to accommodate changing fluid properties:
- Oil Flow Regulation: 15W40 oil thickens in lower temperatures and thins when hot. The VFD can manually adjust the pump speed to maintain optimal flow rates.
- Fuel Pump Control: The diesel pump flow rate can be controlled to match operational needs, improving ene:rgy efficiency and reducing mechanical stress.
Outcome and Benefits: Â
- Seamless connection to the client’s underground dispensing point.
- Optimised flow control with VFD technology for temperature-sensitive fluids.
- Reduced maintenance needs with high-quality filtration and pressure regulation.
- User-friendly operation through intuitive controls and remote access.
PETRO Industrial’s expertise in custom fuel and oil transfer solutions ensured a reliable, high-performance system tailored to the client’s needs, reinforcing efficiency, safety, and operational reliability at Gladstone Point.
