Robert Freeman Los Angeles World Airports Chris Straub, PE Argus Consulting, Inc

Speakers • Robert Freeman – Los Angeles World Airports • Chris Straub, PE – Argus Consulting, Inc. Why This Topic? • Fueling Infrastructure is Aging...
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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

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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

Large Tank Farm

Medium Tank Farm

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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

Filtration Floating suction

 Tank/piping cathodic

protection  Reference wells  Tank gauging

 Routine inspections Tank Ringwall Foundation

Tank Floor CP

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Containment beneath the tank Dike walls and berms sized for largest tank Impermeable liners Double walled tanks

Tank liner Dike liner

Medium Airports

Large Airports Truck Fueling 10%

Hydrant System 90%

Truck Fueling 33%

Hydrant System 67%

• Piping system to aircraft • Isolation valve pits/vaults • High points and low points

• Hydrant pits • Emergency Fuel Shutoff (EFSO)

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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

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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

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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

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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 AST’s  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???

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