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Standby Power Generating Sets
Standby Power Generating Sets 21

Open vent

6
7

To remote
fill pipe

Overflow pipe

Bulk fuel tank
Bund wall
1 2 34 5 2

Key:
1. Sludge cock 5. Transfer pump
2. Isolating valve 6. Fusible link
3. Weight operated fire valve 7. Daily service tank fitted with
4. Strainer high level switch and alarm
Figure 1.9 Fuel system, pumped feed from a bulk fuel tank. (Acknowledgements to the
Association of Manufacturers of Power Generating Systems.)

Open vent

Vent pipe Fill point and guard unit
Bulk
Spill wall
Storage
Oil-proof render to 100%
capacity of tank
Ground floor level
Shut off valve
Solenoid valve
Daily service
tank Float Daily service tank should be pressure
Contents switch tested to withstand the standing head
gauge of fuel in case the solenoid valve fails
to close

Figure 1.10 Fuel system, gravity feed from a bulk fuel tank. (Acknowledgements to the
Association of Manufacturers of Power Generating Systems.)

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