Franklin Fueling Systems stand at ONEXPO show in Mexico.
From May 16th to May 18th Franklin Fueling Systems participated at ONEXPO 2012, an event organized by the gas station owners association in Mexico.
This show provided an excellent opportunity for the formal launch of the new revolutionary INCON TS-550 evo console in Latin America.
Although the stand was completely focused on the TS-550 evo console, sales staff provided support for all other product lines and answered questions from customers and distributors.
Many visitors provided great feedback and commented on the new features of the TS-550 evo console resulting in customers’ interest to have one of our consoles at their gas stations.
We would like to thank all customers and distributors who visited our stand during this show.
Water ingress into tank chambers and dispenser sumps is a problem faced by petrol station operators and owners across the world. It’s often thought of as an unavoidable normality. However, dealing with water once it has flooded the sump (and possibly the tank itself) can be costly. What’s more, if water can get into the sump, leaked fuel can be emitted from the sump into the environment.
The good news is that we have a solution. Using patented UPP Electrofusion Entry Seals for pipework and UPP Tank Sumps with integrated water-tight lids, all possible leak paths are removed. This ensures water is excluded from the tank sump and any leaked fuel remains inside.
Where it happens
There are three main locations where water ingress can be a problem:
- The Sump Lid
Non-water-tight sump lids are a prime location for water ingress, usually as a result of high ground-water when water table levels have risen above the height of the sump wall. Sump lids are damaged or missing, rain water can leak in through the grade level access cover. - Pipework and Conduit Entry Seals
On a standard pressure system tank sump there can be between 3 and 10 pipe and conduit entry seals allowing pressure, vent, fill, vapour recovery and electric lines to penetrate into the tank sump. Each one of these seals is a potential water ingress/ fuel egress point. - Tank / Sump Joint
It is common for water table levels to be sitting around the tank to sump interface, usually 1-3 metres below ground. There are different methods of creating this joint, depending upon the type of tank and the type of sump being used. The two most common methods are bonded joints and bolted joints.
Examples of tank sumps flooded with water.
The hidden costs
Once a sump is installed and has started taking on water, the only solutions are short-term and reactive and must be repeated many times. For example, water has to be regularly emptied from the flooded tank sumps and, because it is ‘contaminated’, must be disposed of in a controlled manner. In addition, flood water can cause increased corrosion to tank top furniture items, and water can enter the tank and contaminate the fuel with microorganisms.
The solution
UPP Electrofusion Entry Seals electrofuse to the wall of the tank sump, removing the need for mechanical bolts or threaded pieces or rubber parts. Once fused the seals become one with the sump wall and cannot become loose or corrode over time.
UPP Tank Sumps are designed using specialist computer software (FEA) to prove they can cope with the tough conditions. They are designed to withstand a 6ft head of water pressure with a safety factor of between 5 and 15. Combined with a Virgin Linear Low Density PE construction material and a nominal wall thickness of 8mm they also have great resistance to hydrocarbons and earth movement.
We are really pleased to inform you about an article that has just published in the latest PetrolWorld magazine. The article is called ‘It takes two’ and covers a story of how Franklin Fueling Systems is leading the way in creating and distributing market-leading products for the downstream sector.
Click here to download our complete article [PDF file] or continue reading a short extract below.
It Takes Two
The new Gemini secondary containment system from Franklin Fueling Systems represents a revolution in fittings design.
Franklin Fueling Systems, a worldwide provider of systems and components for the movement of water and fuels, has introduced the new Gemini secondary containment system, a revolution in fittings design for these pipe systems that allows for fast testing and simple, safe installation. Secondary containment provides the highest level of pipework protection, and Gemini fittings are a simple solution for electrofusion pipework systems. A combination of innovative design, engineering expertise and skilled manufacturing, the unique two-piece design allows the installer to completely weld and test the primary pipework system before welding the secondary system.
How it Works
The aim of the engineering team at Franklin Fueling Systems was to simplify the secondary containment system by reducing the number of components and the overall size, which would cut down on the cost of materials and installation. They also wanted to achieve greater reliability in both the product and the overall installation. Most importantly, the system would also have to stand up to the stringent tests set by international standards bodies, such as UL and EN.
The Gemini system splits the secondary fitting into two pieces, which enables the installer to slide the secondary fitting away so that the primary joint can be fully welded, pressure-tested and inspected before welding secondary fittings – the first system of its kind to do so. Though the primary pipe is totally enclosed, Gemini secondary fittings are completely independent of these fittings as there are 360 degrees of annular interstitial space between the two systems.
Source: PetrolWorld
Density measurement with the automated hydrometer from Franklin Fueling Systems is based on the simple and direct Buoyancy Principle, where you compare the distance between a product float and a density float.
As the density of the fuel changes this distance will increase or decrease in proportion to the change. The tank gauge receives this information from the probe and uses it to calculate and display the current density of the fuel.
- Research
Density Float
- Results
As a result of our research, we found out the vertical temperature spread across the fuel is very narrow, which means that the possible change in density, as a result of a temperature differential, between the top and bottom layers of fuel would be insignificant to immeasurable.
However, measuring density at the top layer, where the fuel is clean, is better than measuring density at the bottom layer because any inaccuracies due to contamination can be negated.
Franklin Fueling Systems products provide highly accurate multi-layer temperature measurements and are the most preferred solution for fuel density measurement in the market.
Before Gemini, installing secondary systems was complicated. It required many different types of fittings to be welded together in a particular sequence, piece-by-piece, over primary fittings at each bend.
Gemini’s three secondary fittings, which are specifically designed to enclose standard one-piece primary fittings and then reduce down over the primary pipe, will drastically decrease the number of necessary parts, welds, time and overall cost when installing fuel piping systems at your petrol station.
“From the installation standpoint, the failure of your primary once your secondary has been completed is catastrophic. Basically, you have to take the system apart and look for where your failure in the primary is.” Gary Saltz, Product Manager – North America Piping & Containment
With Gemini, you finally have a secondary fitting specifically designed for the most efficient usage of pipe. No longer is the secondary pipe diameter determined by the size of the primary fittings. In a typical remote fill application, when using Gemini, you can expect to reduce the installation time by about a half. View our Gemini video comparing both installations at FranklinFueling YouTube channel
Shell recently purchased the Cottingham Road petrol station, in Corby, UK and are re-piping and re-pumping it in order to bring the location up to date. They are also re-fitting the shop and office building and re-branding the site to Shell specifications.
Shell asked Franklin Fueling Systems to pilot Gemini secondary containment fittings and Franklin collaborated with AJ Bayliss to choose this site, with the backing of Shell Global Engineering and Artelia Europe and UK.
The specification for the pipework involved 110mm fill pipe with 125mm pipe over the top, all in 5.8 meter sticks and all EN14125 UPP pipe with EVOH liner. A range of UPP products were used including the latest Gemini 110/125mm 90 degree elbow fittings.
Starting from the fill point, the primary system was welded with the Gemini system left loose over the top of the primary system for inspection. One of the great benefits of Gemini fittings is the ability to pressure test the entire primary system before being welding the secondary system closed.
The installation was concluded at the tank end and finally all of the Gemini fittings were welded together taking approx. 8 minutes per assembly. At the tank end a UPP flanged transition fitting was bolted to the overfill prevention device.
“I found the system easy to install and much quicker than the usual 110mm / 160 mm system. The main reason for this was time saved prepping the secondary fittings, as these did not need scraping as previous fittings did. Installation was straight forward and the Gemini fittings went together fairly easily. In my opinion the Gemini system is an improvement on previous dual contained systems.” – Scott Southwick, A.J.Bayliss
Click here to view our case study and photographs from the installation site
You may have already read about Franklin releasing a new product called Gemini, so why do we think that this revolutionary product is rewriting the rules of secondary containment?
View our Gemini videos published on Franklin's YouTube channel
Gemini revolutionizes secondary containment systems by splitting the secondary fitting into two pieces, enabling the installer to slide the secondary fitting away so that the primary joint can be fully welded, pressure-tested and inspected before welding secondary fittings for the utmost in system security.
Ask your suppliers and you will find out that there are currently no other products on the market offering this unique solution.
Designed for efficiency, you will install fewer Gemini fittings using a single weld lead and save on fittings needed to complete the installation as well as cut pipe costs.
With its simple design three Gemini fitting models (Tee, 90° bend, and In-line/45° bend) make installing secondary containment easier and safer than ever.
Click here to read our brochure and technical sheet about Gemini.
Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to introduce ‘Launch Pad’, your new launch point for Franklin Fueling Systems Apps (applications) which are designed specifically to give you a hands-on look at its latest products.
Whether you use an iPad or a PC, each App is fully optimized to run on all of your mobile devices as well as through a standard web browser. Franklin Fueling Systems is committed to providing its customers with innovative new ways to view products, making it easier than ever to learn about the extensive product offering in a fun and interactive way.
Visit our website to access the Apps today.
Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to announce the launch of Gemini; a true revolution in fittings design for secondary contained pipe systems. Combining an innovative design, engineering expertise and skilled manufacturing, Franklin has created the future in secondary containment systems. Gemini provides simpler and safer secondary containment installation as well as an overall materials and installation cost savings.
Gemini revolutionises secondary containment systems by splitting the secondary fitting into two pieces, which enables the installer to slide the secondary fitting away so that the primary joint can be fully welded, pressure-tested and inspected before welding secondary fittings.
This process makes the speed and ease of installing secondary containment even more efficient, as well as allows up to 50% reduction in primary and secondary fittings, and further reduces the number of necessary parts, welds, time and overall cost.
The full range of Gemini pipe fittings (including tee, 90 degree bends and in-line or 45 degree bends) will be available in the coming weeks. Further details can be obtained from your local FFS sales representative.
An exciting, dedicated website has been launched to support Gemini, featuring in-depth product information, multi-lingual literature downloads and content-rich videos to introduce this innovative new product.
To learn more, visit the exciting new website containing features, videos and literature downloads at www.franklinfueling.com/gemini.
Last month Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS) and its Colombian distributor – GL Ingenieria y Equipos – organised an in-depth product seminar for the largest marketer in the country. More than 20 participants, covering engineering managers and regional project managers attended this seminar in Bogota.
Participants were introduced to all Franklin’s product lines and heard about new product development incorporating the latest product launched by FFS – the fuel management system TS-550 evo console. Every attendee had a chance to review Franklin’s products and many interesting product-related questions were answered by Franklin’s staff.
