DIESEL TANK

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 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The fuel supply tank and fuel shall be reserved exclusively for the fire pump diesel engine.

There shall be a separate fuel supply tank for each engine. There shall be a separate fuel supply
and return line for each engine. Tanks shall be single wall or double wall, while using Single-wall
fuel tanks, it shall be enclosed with a wall, curb, or dike sufficient to hold the en�re capacity of
the tank.

Tanks used in accordance with the rules NFPA20 shall be limited in size to 1320 gal, for situa�ons
where using fuel tanks exceeds 1320 gal, the requirements of NFPA 37 shall apply. We’ll only
discuss NFPA 20 here.

Tanks shall be securely mounted on noncombus�ble supports.

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FUEL SUPPLY TANK CAPACITY:

Fuel supply tank(s) shall have a capacity at least equal to 1 gallon per hp, plus 5 percent volume
for expansion and 5 percent volume for sump.

Example on diesel tank sizing:

According to NFPA 20 Fuel supply tank shall have a capacity at least equal to 1 gal/hp, plus 5%
volume for expansion & 5% volume for sump.

Problem:

What is the required fuel tank capacity for a 120 hp engine-driven fire pump?

Solu�on:

Based on above rule, the ini�al calcula�ons are:

1 gal/hp x 120 hp = 120 gal

Total capacity is determined by adding the allowances for fuel expansion and sump to the
answer:

120 + (120 x (5% + 5%)) = 120 + 12 = 132 gal

Therefore, the minimum size fuel tank for a 120 hp engine-driven fire pump is 132 gal.

FUEL SUPPLY TANK LOCATION:

Diesel fuel supply tanks shall be located above ground and shall not be buried.

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 Diesel fuel storage tanks preferably should be located inside the pump room or pump house,
and the fill and vent lines should be extended outdoors.

TANK CONNECTIONS:
Each tank shall have the following connec�ons:

1) Fill connec�on

Fill pipes shall enter the top of the tank and shall terminate within 6 in. of the botom of the
tank.

2) Drain connec�on

Shall be located in the lowest point of the tank and size of 1 in. NPT.
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3) Vent connec�on
 Normal vents shall be 2 in. NPT or sized according to ANSI/UL 142.
 As an alterna�ve, the normal vent can be at least as large as the largest filling
or withdrawal connec�on, but in no case shall it be less than 11∕4 in. nominal inside
diameter.
4) Engine supply connec�on

The fuel supply pipe connec�on shall be located on a side of the tank so that 5 percent of the
tank volume provides a sump volume not usable by the engine.

The tank connec�on shall be no smaller than the fuel supply piping to the engine.

5) Engine return connec�on

The tank connec�on shall be no smaller than the fuel return piping from the engine.

6) Fuel level switch connec�on

The fuel tank shall have one 2 in. NPT threaded port in the top, near the center, of the tank to
accommodate the low fuel level switch.

7) Ac�ve fuel maintenance return connec�on

The fuel tank shall have one minimum 1 in. NPT threaded port in the top of the tank to
accommodate the connec�on of a line for the return fuel from an ac�ve fuel maintenance
system.

Where there is not an ac�ve fuel system installed, a plug shall be installed in this connec�on.

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 REFERENCES:
NFPA 20 -(Standard for the Installa�on of Sta�onary Pumps for Fire Protec�on)

Sta�onary Fire Pumps and Standpipe Systems Handbook.

Fire Protec�on Handbook, 20th Edi�on.

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 NFPA 20
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DIESEL TANK
REQUIREMENT

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 11.4 Fuel Supply and Ar rangement. 11.4.1.5.3.1 Normal vents shall be 2 in. (50 mm)NPT or sized
in accordance with UL 142, Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flamma­
11.4.1 General. ble and Combustible Liquids, or other approved standards.
11.4.1.1 Plan Review. Before any fuel system is installed, plans (A) As an alternative to the requirement in 11.4.1.5.3.1, the
shall be prepared and submitted to the authority having juris­ normal vent shall be at least as large as the largest filling or
diction for agreement on suitability of the system for prevailing
withdrawal connection, but in no case shall it be less than 11/.,
conditions.
in. (32 mm) nominal inside diameter.
11.4.1.2 Fuel Supply Tank. 11.4.1.5.4 Each tank shall have an engine supply connection.
11.4.1.2.1 The fuel supply tank and fuel shall be reserved 11.4.1.5.4.1 The fuel supply pipe connection shall be located
exclusively for the fire pump diesel engine.
on a side of the tank.
11.4.1.2.2 There shall be a separate fuel supply tank for each 11.4.1.5.4.2 The engine fuel supply (suction) pipe connection
engine.
shall be located on the tank so that 5 percent of the tank
11.4.1.2.3 There shaU be a separate fuel supply and return volume provides a sump volume not usable by the engine.
line for each engine.
11.4.1.5.4.3 The tank connection shall be no smaller than the
11.4.1.3 Fuel Supply Tank Capacity. fuel supply piping to the engine.

11.4.1.3.1* Fuel supply tank(s) shall be sized for a minimum 11.4.1.5.5 Each tank shall have an engine return connection.
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of 12 hours of engine run time based on the fuel supply rate

11.4.1.5.5.1 The tank connection shall be no smaller than the
requirements of the engine, plus 5 percent volume for expan­
fuel return piping from the engine.
sion and 5 percent volume for sump.
11.4.1.5.6 Each tank shall have a fuel level switch connection.
11.4.1.3.1.1 * v\Then the fuel supply rate requirements of the
engine are not known, fuel supply tank(s) shall have a capacity 11.4.1.5.6.1 The fuel tank shall have one 2 in. (50.8 mm)NPT
at least equal to 1 gal per hp (5.07 L per kW), plus 5 percent threaded port in the top, near the center, of the tank to accom­
volume for expansion and 5 percent volume for sump. modate the low fuel level switch required in 11.4.2.
11.4.1.3.2 Wl1ether larger-capacity fuel supply tanks are 11.4.1.5.7 Each tank shall have an active fuel maintenance
required shall be determined by prevailing conditions, such as return connection.
refill cycle and fuel heating due to recirculation, and shall be
subject to special conditions in each case. 11.4.1.5.7.1 The fuel tank shall have one minimum 1 in.
(25.4 mm)NPT threaded port in the top of the tank to accom­
11.4.1.4 Tank Construction. modate the connection of a line for the ren1rn fuel from an
active fuel maintenance system.
11.4.1.4.1 Tanks shall be single wall or double wall and shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with recognized 11.4.1.5.7.2 Where there is not an active fuel system installed,
engineering standards such as UL 142, Steel Aboveground Janks a plug shall be installed in this connection.
for Flammable and C,ombustible Liquids.
11.4.1.5.8 If a double-wall tank is installed, the interstitial
11.4.1.4.2 Tanks shall be securely mounted on noncombusti­ space between the shells of the diesel fuel storage tank shall be
ble supports. monitored for fuel leakage and annunciated by the engine
drive controller.
11.4.1.4.3 Tanks used in accordance with the rules of this
standard hall be limited in ize to 1320 gal (4996 L). 11.4.1.5.9 The signal shaU be of the supervi ory type.
11.4.1.4.3.1 For situations where fuel tanks in excess of 11.4.1.6 Vent Piping.
1320 gal (4996 L) are being used, the requirements ofNFPA 37
shall apply. 11.4.1.6.1 Vent piping shall be arranged o that the vapors are
discharged upward or horizontally away from adjacent walls
11.4.1.4.4 Single-wall fuel tanks shall be enclosed with a wall, and will not be u·apped by eaves or other obsu·uctions.
curb, or dike sufficient to hold the entire capacity of the tank.
11.4.1.6.2 Outlets shall terminate at least 5 ft (1.5 m) from
11.4.1.5 Tank Connections. building openings.
11.4.1.5.1 Each tank shall have a fill connection. 11.4.1.6.3 Outlets shall terminate at least 12 ft (3.7 m) above
the finished ground level.
11.4.1.5.1.1 Fill pipes that enter the top of the tank shall
terminate within 6 in. (152 mm) of the bottom of the tank and 11.4.1.6.4 Vents from interstitial spaces of double-wall tanks
shall be installed or arranged so that vibration is minimized. shall meet the requirements of 1 1.4.1.6.2 and 11.4.1.6.3 and
shall not be manifolded together with a vent from the primary
11.4.1.5.2 Each tank shall have a drain connection.
compartment of the tank.
11.4.1.5.2.1 A drain connection located in the lowest point of
11.4.2 Tank Level Indication.
the tank shall be 1 in. (25 mm)NPT.
11.4.2.1 Means other than sight n,bes for continuous indicat­
11.4.1.5.3 Each tank shall have a vent connection.
ing of the amount of fuel in each storage tank shall be provi­
ded.

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 11.4.2.2 A fuel level indicator shall be provided to activate at
the two-third tank level.
11.4.2.3 The low fuel level condition shall initiate a supervi­
sory signal.
11.4.2.4 Tanks shall be prevented from overfilling by one of
the following:
(1) An automatic mechanism that ends an audible or visible
signal to the person filling the tank when it reaches
90 percent of the tank's capacity and automatically shuts
off the flow of liquid to the tank when it reaches
95 percent of the tank's capacity.
(2) A permanent sign at the fill point with the tank calibra­
tion chart and instructions about the filling procedure,
which includes having the person performing the fill
operation determine how full the tank is prior to filling
and calculate the quantity of fuel (in gallons or liters)
that it will take to get d1e tank to 90 percent of the tank's
capacity. vVhere climatic conditions are such d1at the sign
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could be obscured by ice or snow, weathered beyond

readability, or otherwise rendered unreadable, the proce­
dw-es and chart shall be permitted to be located in an
office window, lock box, or other location accessible to
the person performing the filling of the tank.
(3) Any approved procedure for preventing the tank from
being overfilled.
11.4.3* Fuel Supply Tank Location.
11.4.3.1 Diesel fuel supply tanks shall be located above
ground in accordance with municipal or other ordinances and
in accordance with require ments of d1e authority having juris­
diction and shall not be buried.
11.4.3.2 In zones where freezing temperatures r32 ° F (0° C)]
are possible, the fuel supply tanks shall be located in the pump
room.
11.4.3.3 The supply tank shall be located so the fuel supply
pipe connection to the engine is no lower than the level of the
engine fuel transfer pump.
11.4.3.4 The engine manufacturer's fuel pump static head
pressure limits shall not be exceeded when the level of fuel in
the tank is at a maximum.

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DIESEL TANK
SUPPLIER
CATALOGUE

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 ABOVEGROUND FUEL TANK
NAFFCO certified primary containment tank offers you a openings to facilitate quality service at field. All tanks
reliable solution for your fuel storage requirements. Design are provided with openings for filling, connecting to
and fabrication of these tanks are done as per UL standard diesel engine fuel system, fuel return line connection
(UL 142), and installation and use shall be in accordance and drain. Lifting lug, provided on the top center of the
with NFPA 30. Each tank is subjected to thorough structural tank, facilitates easy transportation and installation. These
inspections and leakage test as specified by the design tanks are also provided with opening for connecting to a
standard. The tanks that successfully pass the inspection direct reading fuel level gauge that is supplied as part of
and test are labelled as per UL specifications confirming standard fire pump package.
their UL certification. These cylindrical, horizontally
mounted, tanks are provided with necessary fittings and

DIESEL TANK
FEATURES
• Meets NFPA 30 requirements.
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• Sized as specified by NFPA 20 for fire pump

applications.
• Designed and Fabricated in accordance with
UL 142 (Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flamma-
ble and Combustible Liquids) standard .
• Tested for tightness against leakage.
• Top quality fittings and fabrication materials.
• Sturdy lifting lug and legs.
• Vent opening to prevent build-up of pressure
or vacuum inside the tank during filling, emptying
or due to atmospheric temperature changes.
• Approved welding process.

Applicable welding processes are Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW). Shell, Dish Head and Lift Lug material is carbon steel, ASTM A36 and legs shall be of carbon
steel pipe, ASTM A53. Standard height for the tank leg is minimum 500 mm.

NOTES WARRANTY
• Fuel tank outlet must be even with engine fuel pump cen- The subject tank is warranted by
terline. NAFFCO to be free from defects in
• Fuel tank should be located as close to engine as possi- manufacturing, workmanship and
ble. materials. NAFFCO Tank will repair or
• Fuel tank should have a slope of 6 mm per foot towards replace, at its sole discretion F.O.B.
drain plug. factory, within a period of one year
• The usable volume of the fuel tank is 90% of the total fuel after date of shipment, any item of our
tank volume. manufacture.
• All pipe lines should be inspected thoroughly to ensure
that joints are leak free.
• Fuel tank should be cleaned periodically and fuel level
should be checked weekly for fire pump applications.

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 Vent Assy.
Inlet

D
1 4 5 5
Lift Lug

Expansion Volume 5%

Fuel to Engine
Sump Volume 5%

3
Fuel from Engine

Drain

Ø2.5" Removable Leg

Minimum 500mm
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150 150
W L

DIESEL TANK FRONTVIEW DIESEL TANK ELEVATION

FITTINGS

FITTINGS
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 1/2” Nipple Carbon Steel 2
2 1/2” NPT Ball Valve Brass 1
3 1/2” NPT Plug for Drain Carbon Steel 1
4 4” Nipple for Emergency Vent Carbon Steel 1
5 2” Nipple for Filling Carbon Steel 2

DIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY (GALLONS) LENGTH (L) DIAMETER (D) WIDTH (W)
50 800 600 430
70 1065 600 430
150 1275 800 575
250 1355 1000 720
310 1465 1070 768.5
350 1655 1070 768.5
400 1890 1070 768.5
450 1690 1200 900
500 1875 1200 900
600 2245 1200 900
750 2805 1200 900
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
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 ABOVEGROUND FUEL TANK
NAFFCO certified primary containment tank offers you a openings to facilitate quality service at field. All tanks
reliable solution for your fuel storage requirements. Design are provided with openings for filling, connecting to
and fabrication of these tanks are done as per UL standard diesel engine fuel system, fuel return line connection
(UL 142), and installation and use shall be in accordance and drain. Lifting lug, provided on the top center of the
with NFPA 30. Each tank is subjected to thorough structural tank, facilitates easy transportation and installation. These
inspections and leakage test as specified by the design tanks are also provided with opening for connecting to a
standard. The tanks that successfully pass the inspection direct reading fuel level gauge that is supplied as part of
and test are labelled as per UL specifications confirming standard fire pump package.
their UL certification. These cylindrical, horizontally
mounted, tanks are provided with necessary fittings and

DIESEL TANK
FEATURES
• Meets NFPA 30 requirements.
• Sized as specified by NFPA 20
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for fire pump applications.

• Designed and Fabricated
in accordance with UL 142
(Steel Aboveground Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible
Liquids) standard
• Tested for tightness against
leakage.
• Top quality fittings and fabri-
cation materials.
• Sturdy lifting lug and legs.
• Vent opening to prevent build-
up of pressure or vacuum inside
the tank during filling, emptying or
due to atmospheric temperature changes.
• Approved welding process.

Applicable welding processes are Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW). Shell, Dish Head and Lift Lug material is carbon steel, ASTM A36 and legs shall be of carbon
steel pipe, ASTM A53. Standard height for the tank leg is minimum 500 mm.

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES TYPICAL USES

Stairs & Filling Platform • Emergency Fuel Storage
Walkway(s) with Handrails • Diesel Generator Storage
Emergency Vent(s) • Secondary Fuel Storage
Exterior epoxy primer coat

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 L

1 4 5
5
LEVEL INDICATOR LA DDER
LIFT LUG LIFT LUG

FUEL TO SUPPLY

300 L1 L2 300 2
3 1
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D
SPECIAL LEG SUPPORT

FITTINGS
FITTINGS
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 1/2” Nipple Carbon Steel 2
2 1/2” NPT Ball Valve Brass 1
3 1/2” NPT Plug for Drain Carbon Steel 1
4 4” Nipple for Emergency Vent Carbon Steel 1
5 2” Nipple for Filling Carbon Steel 2

DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY (GALLONS) LENGTH (L) DIAMETER (D) WIDTH (W) LEG DISTANCE ( L1=L2)
1000 2100 1600 1400 750
1500 3145 1600 1400 1275.5
2000 2970 1900 1700 1185
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

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 ABOVEGROUND FUEL TANK
NAFFCO certified primary containment tank offers you a openings to facilitate quality service at field. All tanks
reliable solution for your fuel storage requirements. Design are provided with openings for filling, connecting to
and fabrication of these tanks are done as per UL standard diesel engine fuel system, fuel return line connection
(UL 142), and installation and use shall be in accordance and drain. Lifting lug, provided on the top center of the
with NFPA 30. Each tank is subjected to thorough structural tank, facilitates easy transportation and installation. These
inspections and leakage test as specified by the design tanks are also provided with opening for connecting to a
standard. The tanks that successfully pass the inspection direct reading fuel level gauge that is supplied as part of
and test are labelled as per UL specifications confirming standard fire pump package.
their UL certification. These cylindrical, horizontally
mounted, tanks are provided with necessary fittings and

DIESEL TANK
FEATURES
• Meets NFPA 30 requirements.
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• Sized as specified by NFPA 20 for

fire pump applications.
• Designed and Fabricated in
accordance with UL 142 (Steel
Aboveground Tanks for Flam-
mable and Combustible Liq-
uids) standard
• Tested for tightness against
leakage.
• Top quality fittings and fabri-
cation materials.
• Sturdy lifting lug and legs.
• Vent opening to prevent build-
up of pressure or vacuum inside
the tank during filling, emptying
or due to atmospheric temperature
changes.
• Approved welding process.

Applicable welding processes are Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW). Shell, Dish Head and Lift Lug material is carbon steel, ASTM A36 and legs shall be of carbon
steel pipe, ASTM A53. Standard height for the tank leg is minimum 500 mm.

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES WARRANTY TYPICAL USES

Stairs & Filling Platform The subject tank is warranted by • Emergency Fuel Storage
Walkway(s) with Handrails NAFFCO to be free from defects in • Diesel Generator Storage
External Ladder & Filling Platform manufacturing, workmanship and • Secondary Fuel Storage
Emergency Vent(s) materials. NAFFCO Tank will repair
Exterior epoxy primer coat or replace, at its sole discretion
F.O.B. factory, within a period of one
year after date of shipment, any item
of our manufacture.

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1 4 INTERN AL L ADDER 5

LEVEL INDICATOR

LA DDER
SU PPOR T

FUEL TO SUPPLY

3 SPECIAL LEG
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SUPPORT 2
400 L1 L2 400
1

FITTINGS
FITTINGS
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 1” Nipple Carbon Steel 2
2 1” NPT Ball Valve Brass 1
3 1” NPT Plug for Drain Carbon Steel 1
4 4” Nipple for Emergency Vent Carbon Steel 1
5 2” Nipple for Filling Carbon Steel 2

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 DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY (GALLONS) LENGTH (L) DIAMETER (D) WIDTH (W) LEG DISTANCE ( L1=L2)
2500 3710 1900 1700 1455
3000 4015 2000 1800 1607.5
3500 4685 2000 1800 1942.5
4000 3715 2400 2200 1457.5
4500 4178 2400 2200 1689
5000 4640 2400 2200 1920
5500 5105 2400 2200 2152.5
6000 5130 2500 2300 2165
6500 5557 2500 2300 2378.5
7000 5985 2500 2300 2592.5
7500 6410 2500 2300 2805
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8000 5450 2800 2600 2325

8500 5790 2800 2600 2495
9000 6130 2800 2600 2665
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

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