Gasoline Station

A Gasoline Station, also known as a Fuel Service Station, is a facility designed for the dispensing, storage, and retail of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and lubricants. The station comprises a combination of mechanical, electrical, civil, and safety systems engineered to comply with international standards for environmental protection, fire safety, and operational efficiency.

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Key Components:

1. Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

   • Material: Double-wall carbon steel or FRP (fiberglass)

   • Capacity: Typically 10,000–45,000 liters per tank

   • Standards: UL 58 / UL 1746, EN 12285-1

   • Features: Overfill protection, leak detection, cathodic protection, manholes

2. Fuel Dispensers

   • Type: Electronic multi-product or single-nozzle

   • Flow rate: 40–80 L/min for light vehicles, up to 130 L/min for heavy-duty

   • Integration: POS systems, ATG (Automatic Tank Gauging), card payment terminals

   • Certification: OIML R117, MID, ATEX

3. Piping and Valve System

   • Type: Double-walled flexible or rigid piping (e.g., HDPE or stainless steel)

   • Valves: Emergency shutoff valves, shear valves, pressure relief valves

4. Electrical and Control System

   • Features: Explosion-proof wiring, grounding systems, forecourt controllers

   • Standards: NEC Class I Division 1/2, ATEX, IECEx

5. Canopy and Civil Works

   • Canopy: Structural steel frame with waterproof cladding and LED lighting

   • Forecourt: Reinforced concrete with fuel-resistant surface coatings and drainage

   • Island Structures: Housing for dispensers and accessories