Balmoral Tanks - Balmoral Group

Submersible pumpsBalmoral Tanks does not fit submersible pumps to any of itsfuel oil storage tanks for the following reasons:◗ Submersible pumps are difficult to access if they requiremaintenance◗ During pump removal there may be various HSE concernsdue to the weight of the pump and the fact that it isimmersed in fuel oil - the submersible pump will be full andcovered in fuel oil which can make handling difficult. Also,additional facilities and equipment may be required forhealth and safety while maintenance is being carried out onthe pumpEnvironmental considerationsLocation of pump inside thecabinet of a vertical bunded tankWhen selecting a fuel tank great consideration should betaken to ensure that the environment is protected for ethicaland financial reasons:◗ Ethical If the incorrect tank is selected and it leaks or isoverfilled then oil/diesel could escape in to the surroundingenvironment causing irreparable damage to it and,potentially, your reputation◗ Financial If the incorrect tank is selected and an incidentoccurs, you can be fined up to £40,000 plus clean up costsOverfill preventionOverfills can be prevented by incorporating an overfillprevention device. The most common method in the UK andIreland is the use of a self-regulating mechanical valvefitted to the fill line of the tank.Balmoral Tanks fits a mechanical overfill prevention device asstandard to all of its bunded tanks. The only other methodpromoted in the UK and Ireland is a Level Remote Control(LRC). This system relies on fuel delivery companies tooperate compatible delivery tankers before it can work.Unfortunately, less than 1% of fuel delivery companies in theUK and Ireland offer this facility.8