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Bottom Loading of tankers, from 1 arm to 6 arm

 
     
 
 
 
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Bottom Loading Skids


 

The Petroleum Distribution Market has long recognised the requirement for a cost effective bottom loading system that does not require complex and expensive automation, which is more commonly found in main line terminals.

With this in mind IFC were the first to design a bottom loading skid incorporating all the necessary components to load a tanker quickly and safely.  Today we are still the leading manufacturer; if you are looking to purchase a skid, make sure it is from a market leader with over five service engineers in the field, who manufacture their own loading arms, and who are part of a group of companies who are able to offer keen pricing, and a range of services.  (See links page)

 

Features 

  • Designed to meet all current regulations including the IP "Design, construction & operation of petroleum distribution installations; model code of safe practice, part 2"
  • Galvanised finish the frame  
  • Product coded hose covers available
  • IFC designed loading arms with up to five year guarantees
  • Industry standard API Dry Break Couplers
  • Five UK wide Group service engineers
  • High accuracy flow meters with no reduction in accuracy throughout their life
  • Mechanical preset and fully electronic versions available
  • High level cut off and earth monitoring
  • Line isolation valves
  • Thermal/pressure relief system
  • Versions available from one to seven arms
  • Check valves to prevent siphoning from large vertical tanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits  

  • Easily changed swivel joint product seals (removal of balls is not necessary)
  • Single user adjustment of balance spring
  • Extremely high load capacity
  • Up to five year guarantee of steel swivel joints
  • Long life without corrosion
  • Low down time and maintenance costs
  • Spares held Ex-Stock
  • Quick repairs from trained engineers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Top & Bottom Loading

 

Want to keep top loading, and enjoy the benefits of bottom loading?  

 

IFC are able to configure your system to retain top loading, and operate a bottom loading skid at the same time.

 Whether you want both to be available at the same time, or an either/or situation, IFC will design a safe interlocked control system that will be easy for the drivers to operate, yet does not have to use expensive three way valves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications

   The IFC range of Bottom Loading Skids are self-contained units designed for flow rates of over 2500 l/min per arm. Each skid component is carefully chosen to match the desired flow rate and loading geometry required. The units are constructed from treated mild steel and supplied direct to site in a fully assembled condition ready for bolting down onto prepared foundations. Brand new sites and terminal upgrades are equally well served with this method of construction and real savings can be found in both time and on-site engineering costs. The standard configuration is for single-side loading with up to 5 product lines. Also offered is a modified system for dual-side loading, which is ideal for tightly spaced depots with high throughput. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The latest computer aided design techniques optimise the operator friendly characteristics of the Market Leader in Bottom Loading Arms (the IFC Ranger) with the constraints set by the  API adaptor spacing's found on modern rigid tankers.  Safety and compliance with industry standards were the most important considerations when designing the AD series skids.

 

Pumps

Various different types of pumps are available either mounted on the skid, or supplied loose. PD, Centrifugal and self priming centrifugal are available.  With the changing regulations, tanks are being supplied with top outlets, IFC are able to supply self priming centrifugal pumps that combine the best of the traditional centrifugal while being able to self prime.  IFC will conduct a site survey and as a result accurately determine the pump size needed for the flow rate required.

   

Technical Data 

  • Loading arm bore size 4"
  • Maximum flow rate 2,400 Litres/min per arm
  • Flow meter accuracy +/- 0.15%
  • Inline Strainer Protection 80 mesh
  • System Pressure drop 1.25 Bar
  • Hazardous Area Classification.  All parts ATEX compliant and design conforms to IP "Design, construction & operation of petroleum distribution installations; model code of safe practice, part 2"
  • Number of arms possible; 1 to 7 arms
  • Loading Envelope Complies with API RP1004
  • Safety systems; E-Stop, tanker earth connection loss, tanker high level probes activated/faulty, tanker high level probe failure system (vapour vessel and float switch to shut down and contain excess fuel), pump overload, anti-siphon valves (if loading valves left open),
  • Pressure relief system; two valves per loading arm, set to 7Bar, excess fuel discharged to vapour vessel
  • All loading vapour discharged at high level
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IFC will always work to the API standard found here in designing systems utilising multiple loading arms.

 

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