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Tanks and pumps

Almost everything that makes a station run is underground: the tank, submersible pump, lines and sumps. Here we explain how those components relate and how to review a calibration chart, always against the design, manufacturer documentation and requirements that apply to the installation.

A look at the tank probe

Original OPW 924B diagram: probe configuration in underground and aboveground tanks, with dimensions and floats; original English labels — OPW 924B · Unaltered original diagram. Tap to enlarge.
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Manufacturer reference for the 924B, with original English labels. Not a universal installation plan or a compatibility statement for other consoles. Check the applicable manual and site design before installation.
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Glossary

STP (submersible turbine pump): Submersible Turbine Pump. A centrifugal pump inside the tank that pressurizes fuel and pushes it to the dispensers when a customer fuels up.
Sump: A liquid-tight box over the tank or under the dispenser. It contains possible spills and protects the pump-to-pipe connections from the ground.
Drop tube: A vertical pipe inside the tank through which the tanker truck discharges fuel. It houses the valve that stops filling at 95%.
Interstitial space: The gap between the inner and outer wall of a double-walled tank or pipe. Sensors placed there detect a leak before it reaches the ground.

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Tanks and pumps

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