How to Store Diesel for Diesel Generators?

With the progress of social development, many devices rely on electricity to operate. A power outage would undoubtedly have a significant impact on numerous enterprises. As a result, the demand for emergency and backup power sources has become increasingly widespread. However, as a complex and large - scale generator equipment, the post - use maintenance of diesel generator sets poses a challenge for many non - professional staff. Therefore, the Generator Knowledge Classroom of Dingbo Power is sharing knowledge about diesel storage tanks and diesel storage today to help everyone use diesel generator sets with ease.

1.Advantages and Disadvantages of Diesel Storage Tanks

（1） Iron Storage Tanks

Material: Generally made of steel plates about 3mm thick.

Advantages: They are not prone to deformation over the long term.

Disadvantages: They will rust after about three years of use.

（2） Stainless - Steel Storage Tanks

Material: Usually made of 304 stainless - steel plates about 1.2mm thick.

Advantages: They do not rust.

Disadvantages: They are prone to deformation.

To improve the utilization rate of diesel storage tanks, strict requirements apply when choosing their placement locations. Many recent incidents involving diesel tanks were caused by placing a large number of flammable and explosive items around them, increasing the potential hazards. When selecting a site for a diesel tank, multiple factors need to be considered. First, the site should be analyzed through quantitative risk assessment to ensure that it does not affect surrounding enterprises, factories, mines, and residential areas. The safety distance and risk should be within the limits allowed by the standards.

 

2.Storage Locations and Requirements for Diesel

Diesel is a flammable and explosive substance. Firstly, storage tanks should preferably not be placed in high - temperature areas or directly exposed to strong sunlight. Secondly, exposure to the intense summer sunlight should be avoided. Finally, there should be no flammable materials around the tank, and there should be no open flames or other sources of ignition within one meter of it.

 

3.Precautions

Fires and explosions caused by diesel occur frequently, and diesel is also toxic to the human body. To avoid accidents, the "Four Precautions" must be taken during diesel storage and use.

Anti - deterioration

During storage, diesel is prone to evaporation, oxidation, or contamination by impurities, which increases the gum content. This deteriorates the starting performance of diesel, accelerates the wear of engine parts, and shortens the service life of diesel engines.

Measures:

Keep the storage containers and diesel - adding oil drums clean.

To reduce the contact between diesel and air, store it in a sealed container and minimize unnecessary transfers.

Pay attention to sun protection, cooling, and temperature changes.

 

Fire and explosion prevention

Diesel is combustible, and its vapor can burn or explode when exposed to an open flame at 60°C. Pay attention to fire and explosion prevention during storage and use.

Measures:

There should be no flammable materials around the storage tank.

Cut off the sources of ignition. During loading, unloading, and refueling, control the flow of ignition sources and avoid open - flame operations. Do not use iron tools to strike the tank lids.

 

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