Gas Service Stations

Application

Gas service stations are characterized by the fact that laymen are present in a hazardous area zone 2 / Div 2 but also zone 1, Div1.

 

Typical risks

Typical features for Gas service stations are:

• Ignition sources: static discharge, lighter, hot brakes or engines
• High ventilation rates may occur.
• Spill fires and fuel tank fire(because of imprudence)
• Fuel pumps should be monitored; flame detectors can be mounted below the roof
• Tank truck unloading and bulk fuel storage should be monitored

 

Typical requirements

• Pumps and drains should be monitored
• Tank truck unloading and storage tank area should be monitored

 

Detector choice: recommended IR3 or UV/IR Flame Detectors.