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Fuel Storage Solutions for Rail Companies
If you’re involved in rail logistics, speed and reliability are critical. Having the right fuel storage and transfer equipment can make all the difference to keeping your service both time and cost efficient and ensuring you meet critical delivery deadlines.
During the fiscal 2022-23 year, Australia’s rail freight network moved 445.3 billion tonnes of freight over more than 36,000km of track With those kinds of figures, even a small improvement in fuel efficiency can have a big impact on profit and business performance.
Knowing you can refuel diesel locomotives quickly and efficiently with quality fuel you can rely on means fewer breakdowns, reduced downtime and increased accountability to keep track of your diesel.
Fuel Supply, Storage and Security
FUEL SUPPLY
Quality fuel supply on site and on demand.
(24 hrs / 7 days / 365 year)
FUEL STORAGE
Safe storage of fuel and hydrocarbons in challenging locations.Mobile drag and drop Installation with plug and play commissioning. Fast and Simple
FUEL SECURUTY
Robust tank construction with live fuel management monitoring ensuring 24/7 security access
Fuel Costs for Rail Operators
When you’re in the rail freight industry, fuel is your major expense. Losing fuel through leaks or theft can have a serious impact on your bottom line and on workplace and environmental safety.
Making the most of your fuel spend is a priority. The cost of keeping one diesel locomotive idle is about $1700 an hour, so ensuring your fuel transfer and management systems are the best available to do the job as quickly as possible can potentially save you millions each year.
Common Problems Caused by Poor Fuel Quality in Diesel Locomotives
New common rail diesel engines are achieving even better efficiency and performance, but it’s important to remember they also require better quality fuel.
Diesel fuel contaminants can cause serious and costly problems for diesel locomotives. These can be caused by particulate contamination, water contamination and the emergence of diesel bugs.
Diesel bugs grow best in the space between water and fuel. They can spread rapidly spreading particulates throughout the fuel and generating corrosive by-products that can cause severe damage to tanks and engines.
Some of this damage that could impact engine components could :
- clogged intake valves
- premature wear and tear
- reduced airflow
- reduced engine power and performance
At best the result is reduced engine performance and poorer fuel efficiency. At worst it could mean expensive repairs, breakdowns and expensive missed deadlines.
Unscheduled stops for maintenance or repairs can severely impact every part of your supply chain – particularly when travelling across remote areas. The best way to ensure a diesel engine’s premium performance is to ensure a clean and reliable fuel supply.
If you need replacement parts, it can mean weeks out of action for critical equipment. That’s why it’s essential to treat your fuel as the huge investment it is.
Particulate contamination, water and diesel bugs are all common problems that affect fuel quality and cause critical issues for transport operators.
Diesel bugs grow best in the interface between water and fuel and can spread rapidly, spreading particulates in the fuel and generating corrosive by-products that can cause severe damage to tanks and engines.
Contaminated Fuel
- Poor starting or failure to start
- Reduced availability of operational equipment
- Poor or rough idle, reducing efficiency
- Increased consumption
- Excessive smoke and emissions
F.E.S. self-bunded fuel tanks help rail companies take control of fuel quality with a range of flexible, secure and easy-to-maintain bulk fuel storage and fuel management solutions.
Underground Fuel Tanks - The Challenges
Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) are a traditional bulk fuel storage solution, but ageing infrastructure can represent a serious issue.
Older underground tanks have the potential to leak, leading to expensive clean-up bills and damage to the environment. Replacement and maintenance is also a major exercise representing a serious investment.
UPSS Regulations require owners and operators to regularly check for leaks in the fuel tanks and pipes used to store and handle petroleum products. They also need to meet minimum standards in their day-to-day environmental management of these storage systems.
The F.E.S. Grande Range of Self-Bunded Fuel Storage Tanks
F.E.S. self-bunded diesel storage tanks are a premium above-ground fuel storage solution for rail yards and rail freight operations. Our F.E.S. Grande range comes in sizes up to 110,000 litres and provides a flexible and easy to maintain alternative to traditional underground fuel storage.
Designed for harsh operating environments with minimal site preparation, their double-walled steel construction eliminates the need for traditional concrete bund walls, site works or containment areas.
Self Bunded Storage Solutions for Rail Companies
We created our unique range of self bunded fuel storage tanks to cover all aspects of fuel compliance so you don’t have to.
BLOC TANKS
(1,000L - 10,000L plus)
GRANDE TANKS
(1,000L - 110,000L plus)
WASTE OIL TANKS
(1,000L - 110,000L plus)
FIRE RATED TANKS
(1,000L - 60,000L plus)
Rail Management Solutions
A complete fuel management solution for rail operators
Our solutions for the rail industry include:
- Water-finding paste to help you check fuel regularly and drain off water, keeping fuel stable and increasing storage life
- Biocide for diesel fuel to prevent the growth of diesel bugs and keep your fuel and your vehicles safe
- Fuel management systems to monitor storage levels, fuel usage and fuel efficiency
- A full range of fuel storage options including our unbeatable, fully certified self-bunded design and drop tanks designed for easy access and maintenance
- Multi-fuel, multi-compartment site storage tanks
- Storage and dispensing for different grades of oil
- Oil filtration systems for improved longevity of oil supplies
Custom Design and Build Services
We offer a custom ‘design and build’ refuelling solution for trucking, freight and logistics companies. From storage, pumping and distribution to the latest monitoring and security technology.
Whatever your challenge on site, we guarantee to improve your fuel logistics over the long term. Better fuel logistics that deliver operational and financial savings for your business.
We created our unique range of self bunded tanks to comply with all aspects of aboveground fuel storage tanks regulations and compliance so you don’t have to.
All F.E.S. tanks come with a standard 12-month warranty. They’re also protected by a 7-year warranty on structural manufacturing defects and 12-month warranty on manufacturing paint defects.
