Pumps and drivers
Centrifugal pumps for bulk transfer, positive displacement pumps for viscous grades and dosing, with standby units on critical routes.
Terminal equipment
Terminal Equipment
Pumping, metering, vapour control, utilities and safety systems across the terminal.
Transfer equipment
Pumping capacity is matched to tank and line configuration so that transfer rates meet customer requirements without placing unnecessary pressure on the system. Centrifugal pumps are used for high-rate bulk movements, with positive displacement pumps for high-viscosity and dosing duties.
Metering and custody transfer
Custody transfer measurement uses calibrated positive displacement and Coriolis meters, cross-checked against tank gauging. Calibration is on a defined cycle with certificates retained, and metering skids on the loading gantries support automated batch control for road and rail dispatch.
Vapour, blanketing and utilities
Vapour recovery units serve the light product loading circuits. Nitrogen generation supports blanketing on oxidation-sensitive products. Steam, compressed air, cooling water and instrument air are distributed across the site with standby provision on critical services.
Safety and fire protection
A firefighting ring main with dedicated pumps and foam provision covers the tank farm and jetty. Gas and flame detection is installed in process areas with alarms presented in the control room. Emergency shutdown systems isolate sections of the terminal under defined conditions, either automatically or on operator command.
Control and automation
The terminal is operated from a central control room running redundant control systems. Tank levels, flows, valve positions and alarm states are monitored continuously, and every movement is logged for reconciliation and audit.
Plant
Equipment groups
Metering skids
Calibrated PD and Coriolis metering with automated batch control on road and rail gantries, cross-checked against tank gauging.
Vapour recovery
Vapour recovery on light product loading circuits, reducing emissions and permitting high loading rates within consent limits.
Nitrogen generation
On-site nitrogen generation for tank blanketing on oxidation-sensitive products, renewables and chemical service.
Fire protection
Ring main with dedicated fire pumps, foam provision on tank farm and jetty, and monitors positioned for coverage of process areas.
Control systems
Redundant control and safety systems with continuous monitoring, alarm prioritisation and full movement logging for audit.
Detail
Key systems
| System | Coverage | Standby provision |
|---|---|---|
| Product pumps | All tank groups and dispatch routes | Standby pumps on critical routes |
| Custody transfer metering | Road and rail gantries, jetty lines | Cross-check by tank gauging |
| Vapour recovery | Light product loading circuits | Duplicate units on main circuits |
| Nitrogen generation | Renewable and chemical service | Backup generator supply |
| Firefighting ring main | Tank farm, jetty, loading areas | Dedicated fire pumps, diesel driven |
| Control and safety systems | Whole terminal | Redundant servers, UPS and standby generation |
Equipment
Terminal plant
Pump and valve skids.
Instrumented manifold routing.
Control room with redundant systems.
Tank and pipeline infrastructure.
Laboratory analysis equipment.
Operations crew on shift.
Discuss a technical requirement
For film thickness limits, additive dosing or special transfer requirements, speak with our technical team.