Speakers

Robert Freeman Los Angeles World Airports

Chris Straub, PE Argus Consulting, Inc.
Why This Topic?
Fueling Infrastructure is Aging
No Real Data on Life Expectancy of Systems
Limited Opportunities to be Involved in the
Construction of these Facilities
Need a Working Knowledge
Components of an Aviation Fueling System
Specific Environmental Concerns
Rules and Regulations that Govern Fueling
Facilities

Tank Farm and Receiving Facilities

Hydrant System

Truck Loading
Fuel Receiving (Truck/Pipeline)
Bulk Storage
Transmission Lines

Hydrant Systems
Truck Loading

Small Tank Farm Medium Tank Farm
Large Tank
Farm
Pipeline or truck receiving
Filtration
Fuel storage (Horizontal or Vertical Tanks)
Pumping and controls
Secondary containment
Inbound filtration to remove
water, surfactants and/or
particulates

Floating suction

Tank floor sloped to sump

Outbound filtration

Filtration at aircraft

Floating suction
Filtration
Tank/piping cathodic
protection

Reference wells

Tank gauging

Routine inspections


Tank Floor CP
Tank Ringwall Foundation
Containment beneath the tank
Dike walls and berms sized for largest tank
Impermeable liners
Double walled tanks
Tank liner
Dike liner
Hydrant
System
90%
Truck
Fueling
10%
Large Airports
Hydrant
System
67%
Truck
Fueling
33%
Medium Airports
Piping system to aircraft
Isolation valve pits/vaults
High points and low points
Hydrant pits
Emergency Fuel Shutoff (EFSO)
Welded steel piping
100% x-ray of joints
Single vs. double wall piping
Leak detection systems

Leak Detection
Concrete or fiberglass
construction

Isolation for leaks/spills

Isolation for maintenance
and construction
Used to remove water and air from the system
Flanged connections inside pit
Seal at pit wall penetration is critical
Low points serviced monthly, high points quarterly
Pit construction is similar to
high/low points
Point of connection
between piping system and
aircraft
Regulates pressure into the
aircraft
Final chance to filter
Maintained on a daily basis


Required by code

Positive means to shut
down the flow of fuel in
an emergency

Shut Down Pumps or
Close Valves to Isolate
Gates

Within Line of Site of
Fueling Operation

Used where hydrant systems are not available
or as backup
Equipment provided to prevent truck overfills
Fuel is metered and filtered
Sized secondary containment
Foam fire protection in some jurisdictions
Site investigations for property transfer
Pre-construction planning and investigations
Lead paint and asbestos
Lease negotiations
Construction management
Emergency response and investigation
Remediation and reporting
Operating Plans & Permits (Air/SPCC/FRP/SWPPP)

Overfilling of Trucks at Load Racks
Overfilling of Aircraft Vents
Leaking Gaskets
Damaged Pit or Boot
Damaged Pipe Coating or Weld
Leaking Storage Tanks
Well-planned Construction and
Oversight

Overfill Prevention Equipment

Maintenance Practices (ATA 103)
Daily Checks of Pits
Boot Seal Inspection/Testing
Removing Accumulated Liquids
Vault Inspections

Cathodic Protection

Pipeline Leak Detection Systems

Quality Operator is Key

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
and Repair Garages
NFPA 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
40 CFR 112 Oil Pollution Prevention
API 650 Field Fabricated Tank Construction
API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, and Alteration
*40 CFR 280 Underground Storage Tanks
*ATA 103 Specification for Jet Fuel Quality
*49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous Liquids
Many, Many More
Most airport fueling facilities have ASTs
90% of volume must be aboveground or defined
as a UST
Airport hydrant systems are typically exempt from
most of the Code

Not Obligated to Follow Unless Adopted by Airlines
Includes Critical Design Criteria
Provides Procedures for Fuel Quality Testing
Provides Criteria for Flushing New Systems
Includes Criteria for Routine Inspections

Mandated for DOT Pipelines
Adopted for Airport Systems at a few Locations
Requires Testing with Water
Welding Inspection is Not as Stringent as Normal
Commercial Standard
Provides Detailed Testing and Inspection Criteria
During Operation
May be coming to your Airport???