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.

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:  

• 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.