Conduct economic, operational, and mechanical analyses of remotely locating the pump house system from the hydrant system versus constructing cut and cover tanks. The entire hydrant feed line is installed in an underground parking garage anchored to the ceiling. One to three hydrant fuel pits are required for each aircraft parking. To accomplish this task, the fuel system must be properly maintained. Fueling method hydrant, refueler, overwing, singlepoint. The hydrant sections are charged with water at all times. Pipe systems have always special characterstics and must be closely inspected for the choice of the appropriate pump. An airport fueling system is an arrangement of aviation fuel storage tanks, pumps, piping, and associated equipment, such as filters, water separators, hydrants and station, or aircraft fuel servicing vehicles, installed at an airport and designed to service aircraft at fixed positions. This ac cancels ac 15052304a, aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on airports, dated june 18, 2004. Hydrant vehicle see aircraft fuel servicing hydrant ve hicle. The emphasis in this chapter is on the problem of sizing the pipe, and to this end design charts and tables for specific. Aviation fuel distribution and handling airports, fuel is typically. The most common fuels in fire and explosion incidents are petroleum products, cellulose materials. The software was used to successfully design extensions to the aviation fuel delivery systems at hong kong, singapore changi, and delhi international airports.
Jet fuel hydrant systems applications edgen murray. Design considerations a method of commissioning the hydrant system or hydrant extension must be. This is the second part of a twopart article on aircraft fueling systems at large airports. When designing airport fuel hydrant systems careful. Shipboard organizational structures are established by d. The site includes the west side tank farm, fuel supply lines, two pump houses, four 50,000gallon underground storage tanks usts, and 4 was actively pumped, although jp5 was used on occasion. Aw 0782428 department of defense pressurized hydrant.
Airport fueling system hydrant and an aircraft and are normally parked at a fixed location near a. Edgen murray specializes in sourcing and supplying mechanical and structural steel for the production of jet fuel distribution systems. Fire hydrant operation and inspection 141 3 wetbarrelhydrant a hydrant designed with the operating mechanism above the ground. Handbook on equipment used for the maintenance and delivery of clean aviation fuel. A wrong position of a hydrant fuel pit can result in taking the pit. The liquip hydrant dispenser is designed for the world market, incorporating innovative design and fuel. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf.
For tanks located in areas subject to flooding, design in. This guidance includes, in the context of this manual on civil aviation jet fuel supply, the role of airport operators in relation to the users of airports in managing safety see section 3d. Understand the different types of diesel fuel systems, how the components. Work under this subhead is timebound and has t be completed within the time limit set in the tender. Manual for otto fuel ii safety, storage, and handling instructions. Airport fuel farm fuel hydrant system and truck 22 truck only 224 aircraft. Initial pressure strength testing of airport fuel hydrant systems with water ei 1596 design and construction of aviation fuel filter vessels ei 1597 procedures for overwing fuelling to ensure delivery of the correct fuel. The precommissioning and commissioning stages of an aviation fuel project are critical. Ei 1594 initial pressure strength testing of airport fuel hydrant systems with water 3rd edition march 2014 published by energy institute, london the energy institute is a professional membership body incorporated by royal charter 2003. New contract oia south terminal c phase 1, fuel system cei. The pumping source for hydrant systems is not on the refueler itself. New contract oia south terminal c phase 1, fuel system. Provides guidance on the siting, layout, design, construction, testing. Precommissioning and commissioning of an aviation fuel.
This brochure specifically deals with wall hydrant systems. In developing fire protection methods and guidelines for liquefied petroleum gas lpg storage facilities, the chief concern is a massive failure of a vessel containing a full inventory of lpg. Used primarily for aviation purposes, jet fuel hydrant systems consist of a network of underground piping that transports fuel from tanks to aircraft while managing fuel intake. Eaton s carter product line of hydrant pit valve styles are designed in accordance with api bulletin 1584, third edition compliant. The deferral meant that fcts and ahss were not required to meet many of the ust requirements. Design verification system dimensioning identification design defectsdeficiencies reduction of energy consumption pump capacity. Pritchard hydrant refueling systems constructed in the early 1960s. Proceedings of an ei aviation fuel filtration seminar held 30 january 2018. On an underground main the hydrant outlet and valve may take the form of an above ground pillar or be located in an underground pit beneath a cover plate, necessitating the use of a stand pipe. Maintenance of petroleum systems standard designs asts vertical type iii, iv, v pressurized hydrant systems cut and cover tanks usafe nato standard military service stations rotary wing hydrant systems fuel laboratory under development. Fifteen new hydrant pits were required to serve an aircraft mix of dc10 to b737 aircraft. Firefighting systems and firefighting water systems are used in preventive fire protection and are not intended for domestic use see din en 1717. Aviation fueling systems system safety as design priority compliance with standardsregulations specialized fuel additive requirements specialized aircraft requirements defining system functionality offload into storagerecirculate recirculate thru filter bottom loading of refueler refueler trucks directtoplane refueling.
Read overview of airport fueling operations at nap. The deferral meant that fcts and ahss were not required to. The transfer fuel line needs periodic cleaning because of its design to maintain. Manual override systems are critical to airlines increased. Aircraft fuel servicing tank vehicles are vehicles having a cargo tank used in the. Ei 1594 initial pressure strength testing of airport fuel. An engineering guide to modern fuel systems this publication is intended as a resource for designers, installers, and system operators. Our organization have fire fighting arrangements i. Requirements for fieldconstructed tanks and airport hydrant 2 october 2017 sufficient information and technology, in particular, release detection for piping, were not readily available for these unique systems. This advisory circular ac provides guidance for the selection of a water source and standards for the design of a distribution system to support aircraft rescue and fire fighting arff service operations on airports. There are multiple 90 deg angles and a piping length of approximately 250 ft. This cost topic will be covered in one of the next sections.
Requirements for fieldconstructed tanks and airport. This ac cancels ac 15052304a, aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on. Aircraft fuel hydrant system design jet fuel jet engine. Aircraft fuel hydrant system design free download as pdf file. The two are often confused because they can use the same equations and design tools. It is envisaged that the user will refer to the information contained within the design section to determine the areas where further detailed advice will be required and to give guidance as to. The hydrants distributed jet fuel to aircraft on the west apron of the airfield.
Both 4 inch and 6 inch ansi flange models are available with standard lanyard, air operated or dual air and lanyard operated pilots, or any one of. Pond provided comprehensive planning, design, construction phase work and fulltime resident inspection for multiple projects involving airportwide expansion and upgrade of the bulk storage facility and hydrant fuel system. Airport hydrant system petroleum equipment institute. Today, at large airports a different system is used. Our crews and project management staff look forward to returning to the orlando international airport to accomplish this important initial phase for goaa. A leak in the underground pipes of hydrant fuel systems in an airport, an air force base or a petrol station could result in significant environmental, safety and negativecost impacts the key of leak detection in airports or in air force bases is to accurately locate the leak on a few kilometers of pipelines which are positioned under. Test hydrant and direct aircraft fueling systems and installation fuel pipelines with fuel that will be used in the pipeline or, at a minimum, a fuel with the same. Hydrant refueling system as an optimisation of aircraft. Type of fire hydrant system a fire hydrant is a connection point to a water main from which water may be taken for fire fighting purposes. Cut and cover tanks may be required if the dispensing system is located in clear zones or explosive cordon areas. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Fuel supply to the airside 2 system is provided by a new fuel line connection to an inuse fuel system at airside 4. Airport storage and mobile fuelling equipment ei 1550 handbook on equipment used for the maintenance and delivery of clean aviation fuel ei 1560 recommended practice for the operation, inspection, maintenance and commissioning of. Manual on civil aviation jet fuel supply api rp 1595 design, construction, operation, maintenance.
Additionally, this ac provides standards and guidance for the training of personnel who conduct these activities. Bringing a construction site up to operational readiness requires focus on the finite detail. Currently there is no hydrant fuel system at pittsburgh ars, only bulk storage. Cavotec dabico has been at the forefront of providing aviation fuel hydrant system solutions since the first fuel hydrant systems were developed in the early. Tec provided drawings of an existing hydrant fuel system with upgrades and construction costs for delta airlines. Planning information for firefighting water systems. Details as to considerations of pipe systems are given in chapter 6, design of pumps. Airport hydrant system it was once customary to refuel an airplane by pulling a tank vehicle up alongside the plane, and pumping fuel from the vehicle tanks into the fuel tanks of an aircraft. We can even serve as the lead firm in a design build project. Nevertheless, they should be determined separately. Airports jet fuel hydrant systems hydrocarbon leak detection for jet fuel hydrant systems a leak in the underground pipes of hydrant fuel systems in an airport, an air force base or a petrol station could result in significant environmental, safety and negativecost impacts.
Handbook for analyzing the costs and benefits of alternative aviation turbine engine fuels at airports consists of the alternative fuel investigation tool afit, a handbook on the use of afit, and a report on its development. Ei 1560 recommended practice for the operation, inspection, maintenance and commissioning of aviation fuel hydrant systems and hydrant system extensions. We have used fluidflow to design and model new jet fuel hydrant systems, such as at singapore changi. Publications useful guidance regarding fuel hydrant design, construction and commissioning can be found in the following publications. Assume a near instantaneous shutoff by the aircraft in the design of aircraft hydrant systems. Type and design of outlet devices firefighting water system design number and distribution of outlet devices firefighting water drawoff specified max. Box 880 morgantown, west virginia 265070880 november 2004.
Provides a quick reference for airport design standards and airport engineering standards for various airportrelated equipment, facilities, and structures contained in series 150 advisory circulars acs. Doc 9977, manual on civil aviation jet fuel supply. Design liquid fuel storage tanks to comply with the operational. Manual on civil aviation jet fuel supply international civil aviation organization. Rather, pumping pressure on the entire system is provided by stationary pumps that may be located on the perimeter of. Cavotecs engineering and systems integration expertise has seen the group lead the development of aviation ground fuelling solutions for military and civil applications for many years.
The contractor shall design the orifices to ensure the. Since refueler dispensing is essentially a manual operation, most. Dod fuel facilities specifications 7122017 37 specification date pub date pubspecification ufgs 01 33 23. The aviation machinists mate ad is responsible for maintaining and. Airport fuel dispensingafter the fuel reaches an airports storage tanks, there are three ways of delivering it to aircraft. The piping for exhaust outlet as well as fuel piping between fuel tank and the engine.
Guidance in the cleaning of aviation fuel hydrant systems at airports. Addition of fuel hydrant system is required to fuel the c17 aircraft. Airports jet fuel hydrant systems ttk leak detection. Construction phase services for the hhh terminal hydrant fuel system.
Requirements for fieldconstructed tanks and airport hydrant. The quality of aviation fuel available in the united kingdom annual surveys 2009 to 20. Design of aviation fuel hydrant systems for new and exist ing airport facilities. The purpose and intent of the specific provisions of this handbook document shall be applied and interpreted in a manner consistent. In this document we highlight the typical indoor components and operational requirements of modern diesel fuel or fuel oil systems. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp report 46. We procure and carry certified steel products and components used for complete jet fuel hydrant systems.
Planning an aviation fueling system involves great attention to detail and careful consideration when factoring in the fueling process, the infrastructure required to. The 911 arw will not be able to provide the required maintenance and repair of the new aircraft in support of national defense objectives. Hydrocarbon leak detection for jet fuel hydrant systems. Recently, our fire prevention division identified a dry barrel type fire hydrant fed by a 6 main. Hydrant refueling system as an optimisation 63 airport can serve more flights a day and handle more passenger than its bigger competitor. Department of energy office of fossil energy national energy technology laboratory p. Hydrant refueling system as an optimisation of aircraft refuelling article in transport problems 103. Ei 1570 handbook on electronic sensors for the detection of particulate matter andor free water during aircraft refuelling.
Chapter 4 jet aircraft fuel and fuel systems the purpose of the aircraft fuel system is to deliver a uniform flow of clean fuel under constant pressure to the engine under all operating conditions. Type of fire hydrant system american international group. An second connection from the vehicle to the hydrant controls the pressure of the system. Iad hydrant fuel line improvements february 24, 2014 table of contents iii section 260533. Work shall be executed in accordance with an agreed schedule which shall be submitted by the tenderers along with offer and agreed to by owners. Directs the quality assurance program for fuel manual, navair 0080t109, outlines a products. These procedures are essential to ensure that fuel quality is acceptable for aircraft use when the system is put into service. Critical fuel systems, division of bfs industries, llc. Considerations were given to the size and routing of a new fuel distribution piping system that would connect the new hydrant systems to the existing fuel storage facility. Icao aviation and sustainable fuel infrastructure alternative fuels survey ownership or operation of infrastructure 3 refinery to fuel farm fuel farm delivery to. The hydrant system tasks included determining peak system simultaneous demands, analyzing system capacities and addressing multiple piping system layout configurations.
A hydrant system covering the entire complex and consisting of the following. Included are basic requirements for the design of fueling systems. Objectives when you have completed this chapter, you will be able to do the following. Fuel pump houses where over 50% of the fuel hydrant pumping capacity. The unified facilities criteria ufc system is prescribed by milstd 3007 and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to the military departments, the defense agencies, and the dod field activities in accordance with. Fueling inspections administration federal aviation. Power equipment such as mowers, louisiana airport managers handbook 15 2.
Fire pump sizing the estimated performance of the fire pump between 100% and 150% of rated flow can be calculated using the following formula. Certification manual or the fire code attached to the. Airport fuel farm fuel hydrant system and truck 22 truck only 224. Inchpound milhdbk844as 20 october 1992 military standardization handbook aircraft refueling handbook com min 9304682 e. Moreover, both stands number and stationapron distance directly influences hydrant system investment cost.
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