A fuel dispenser is a mechanical or electrical controlled machine to pump diesel, gasoline, or biofuels. In East Europe they also referred to as fuel pumps. It goes under different names in different countries. In fuel gas stations, the mostly used equipment is the fuel dispenser pump whose main role is to fuel a car’s tank. The pump is where fuel station establish the first frontal contact with the customers and is also a sales measuring instrument.
It is now about time that we look at different kinds of fuel pumps.
There are two basic types of fuel pumps. Now it is necessary to explain them in more detail.
Suction Pumps: Most fuel stations have suction pumps that are used to draw diesel or petrol from underground tanks. These pumps operate through pressure differential in the UST (Underground Storage Tank) where fuel is forced upward through the several pump and pipes and distribution to many dispensing nozzle. Its function of each of them is based on the use of asymmetrical pressure. A number of renowned brands provide accurate as well as reliable delivery of fuels. Such devices are intended to hold a large amount of transaction information. What is more, they are also rather easy to employ.
Submersible Pumps: Submersible pumps are used where a gas station has the kind of layout that would enable the installation of the UST over the fuel dispenser pump. In contrast with the suction pumps submersible pumps are directly immersed into fuel. This arrangement eliminates air intake challenges at higher heights than what might be caused by suction pumps.
If one underground storage tank feeds four dispensing or more pumps, or if the distance between the UST and the dispensing point exceeds thirty meters, fuel stations tend to opt for submersible pumps.
Flow Rate: The flow rate is another consideration that is considered when selecting the gas dispenser pump. Usually, vehicle gasoline pumps are rated at between 30 and 40 litters per minute. The commercial gasoline dispensing pumps normally operate at a maximum of 120 proven and tested LPM and a minimum of 50 LPM.
Brand: Different brands are more popular in terms of reliability than others are. Purchasing a branded gas dispenser is a way of getting value for your money. The fact that branded items are relatively costly than other unbranded ones make a lot of sense to go for a particular brand.
Key Takeaways
A fuel distribution pump dispenses liquid fuels such as diesel, petrol, or gas into various tanks, automobiles and airplanes. These pumps include two basic divisions – mechanical and electrical parts.
The electronic section of the gasoline pump controls the pumping and meter unit of this device. These parts determine the costs of the gasoline and work out the amount of fuel it dispenses.