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Fuel station cutawayA dispenser above ground connects to an underground storage tank through a pump and product line. Monitoring and automation equipment are shown in the office.FORECOURTBELOW GROUND · CUTAWAYMASTER SERVICES
Fuel lineMonitoring / control

Illustrative diagram, not to scale. Not an installation plan. Equipment placement and connections depend on the project.

Technical references: OPW Piping & Containment · OPW Underground Storage Tank Equipment. Original illustration by Master Services; not an OPW installation drawing.

Inside the station · 01

Storage tank

Stores fuel before dispensing. Its configuration includes filling, venting and access connections, along with the protection systems defined for the project.

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Inside the station · 02

Submersible pump

Pushes fuel from the tank to the dispensers. Selection depends on simultaneous flow, pressure losses and fuel type. This illustration shows a remote pumping system.

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Inside the station · 03

Piping and containment

The product line carries fuel to the island. Secondary containment and sumps provide system protection where specified in the design.

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Inside the station · 04

Fuel dispenser

Measures and controls the fuel delivered to the vehicle. Fuel grades, hoses and flow are selected for the operation and pumping system.

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Inside the station · 05

Nozzle and connections

The nozzle directs fuel into the vehicle. The swivel helps position the hose and the breakaway is designed to separate under a specified pull force. Each accessory requires model-specific compatibility.

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Inside the station · 06

Tank monitoring

Probes and a console provide tank inventory and measurements. Alarms and detection functions depend on the sensors and installed configuration.

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Inside the station · 07

Automation

A controller connects compatible equipment with point-of-sale and management systems. Integration is checked by protocol, interfaces, licenses and software version.

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Inside the station · 08

Tank venting

The vent pipe connects the tank vapor space to its vent termination. The vent device is selected for the fuel and system design. This drawing does not specify installation heights or clearances.

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Inside the station · 09

Fill spill containment

The container surrounds the fill connection to collect small spills when connecting or disconnecting the delivery hose. It does not replace the tank overfill prevention device.

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Inside the station · 10

Tank sump and pump head

The tank sump provides containment and access around tank-top connections and the pump head. The motor-pump unit remains submerged in the fuel, not inside the sump. Penetrations require compatible seals.

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Inside the station · 11

Under-dispenser sump

Located beneath the dispenser, it contains the piping connections at that point and provides inspection access. It is separate from the tank sump. Liquid sensors, where included, are specified with the monitoring system.

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Inside the station · 12

Tank gauging probe

The probe inside the tank sends measurements to the ATG console. Depending on the model and installed floats, it measures product level, water and temperature. Volume calculations require tank configuration and a calibration chart.

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