Print this page An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: General Design Information
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
2. FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
3. FUEL PROPERTIES AND ADDITIVES
4. PRODUCT SEGREGATION
5. TRANSFER FLOW RATES
6. PHYSICAL SECURITY
7. MAINTAINABILITY CAPABILITIES
8. VOICE COMMUNICATIONS
9. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
10. VAPOR RECOVERY
11. WORKER SAFETY
12. ELECTRICAL DESIGN
13. CATHODIC PROTECTION
14. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
15. FIRE PROTECTION
16. EMERGENCY SHUT-DOWN
17. ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZARDS
18. IDENTIFICATION
19. ANTISTATIC DESIGN
20. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION
21. PROTECTION AGAINST SEISMIC ACTIVITY
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about properties of widely available petroleum fuel products;
- Learn the importance of filtration with certain fuel products;
- Learn about the safety implications of transfer rates with certain fuels;
- Learn about electrical design parameters for fuel handling and storage facilities;
- Learn where special security and communications systems are recommended;
- Learn how to apply cathodic protection measures safely and fuel storage facilities;
- Learn the importance of segregation with petroleum fuel handling systems;
- Learn about the potential hazards of electromagnetic radiation; and
- Learn where antistatic design measures are required.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical and petroleum engineers, and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to petroleum fuel products as a basis for designing bulk fuel storage and handling facilities.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and others an introduction to the properties of petroleum fuels and special measures required for their handling and storage.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the properties of petroleum fuels that are of concern in their storage, delivery and dispensing facilities.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: General Design Information
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Course Summary
After completion of this course you will have an understanding of special considerations to observe in designing petroleum fuel handling and storage facilities.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
