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Oberdorfer - Applications - Industrial - Day Tank Diesel Transfer

Day Tank Diesel Transfer Systems

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Day tanks are small, intermediate fuel storage tanks used to supply diesel to generators, boilers, or engines. These tanks are typically refilled from a larger bulk storage tank using a diesel transfer system, which must be reliable, clean, and efficient to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical equipment.

The Role of Oberdorfer Gear Pumps in Diesel Transfer

Oberdorfer gear pumps are a preferred choice for diesel fuel transfer in day tank systems due to their precision engineering, material quality, and long-standing reliability.

Key Features of Oberdorfer Gear Pumps:

  1. Material Excellence
    1. Pump housings and gears: Made from high-quality bronze, offering excellent corrosion resistance and compatibility with diesel fuels.
    2. Shafts: Constructed from 303 stainless steel, ensuring strength and resistance to wear.
    3. Bearings: Made from carbon-graphite, selected for its high wear resistance and long service life.

  2. Positive Displacement Design

    1. Ensures accurate and consistent flow rates, even at varying pressures and viscosities.
    2. Ideal for metered fuel delivery to day tanks.
  3. Self-Priming Capability
    1. Allows the pump to draw fuel from a lower-level storage tank without external priming.
  4. Compact and Durable
    1. Easily integrated into automated fuel management systems.
    2. Withstands continuous operation in demanding environments.

Benefits in Day Tank Applications

  • Fuel Purity Protection: Smooth gear operation minimizes shear and contamination, preserving fuel quality.
  • Engine Longevity: Clean, consistent fuel supply reduces engine wear and improves combustion efficiency.
  • System Reliability: Prevents overflows or dry runs with precise control and feedback integration.
  • Low Maintenance: Long-lasting components reduce downtime and service costs.

Typical Use Cases

  • Backup Generator Systems: Ensuring a steady diesel supply to emergency power units in hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities.
  • Boiler Fuel Supply: Feeding diesel to heating systems in commercial or institutional buildings.
  • Marine Applications: Transferring diesel from storage tanks to day tanks on ships or offshore platforms.
  • Remote Installations: Fueling systems in telecom towers, mining operations, or remote weather stations.