Pumps for Tank Terminals

FRISTAM VPS twin screw pumps are designed for reliable transfer and complete emptying of fuels, oils and chemical media in tank terminals.
Their strong suction performance enables efficient unloading of tanks, tank trucks and rail tank cars across a wide range of viscosities and flow rates.

Pumps for Gasoline and Middle Distillates

Gasoline and middle distillates must be transferred reliably and at high flow rates in tank terminals. Depending on the product and operating conditions, viscosity and flow requirements can vary significantly. Good suction performance, reliable residual emptying and a wide operating range are therefore essential.

Unloading Tanks and Rail Tank Cars

VPS pumps are suitable for fast unloading of tanks and rail tank cars containing gasoline and middle distillates. Their wide flow range supports both lower and very high volume flows, enabling efficient product handling in tank terminals.

Typical Processes

  • Tank unloading
  • Rail tank car unloading
  • Transfer within tank terminals

Design

  • Housing: GS25
  • Conveying screws: 1.4057
  • ATEX, TA-Luft

Typical Operating Data

Temperature range−10–30 °C
Viscosity0.8–10 mPas
Flow rate78–380 m³/h
Suction pressure−0.5 bar
Differential pressure6.0 bar

Pumps for Gasoline, Middle Distillates, Crude Oil and Water

In tank terminals, different media such as gasoline, middle distillates, crude oil and water must be conveyed reliably and completely removed from tanks or pipelines. Good suction performance, safe operation with changing media and effective residual emptying are therefore particularly important.

Mobile Residual Emptying

VPS pumps are suitable as mobile residual and unloading pumps for different media in tank terminals. Their good suction performance enables reliable removal and transfer of residual quantities. For gas-liquid mixtures and operation in hazardous areas, a suitable ATEX design is particularly important.

Typical Processes

  • Residual emptying of tanks
  • Mobile unloading and transfer
  • Conveying different media
  • Operation in ATEX areas

Design

  • Housing: GS25
  • Conveying screws: 1.4057
  • ATEX, TA-Luft

Typical Operating Data

Temperature range−10–30 °C
Viscosity0.75–400 mPas
Flow rate10–40 m³/h
Suction pressure−0.5 bar
Differential pressure6.5 bar

Pumps for Fatty Alcohols

Fatty alcohols are used as raw materials for creams, ointments and other chemical products. Reliable product receiving, gentle conveying and flexible transfer between tanks and process stages are particularly important.

Receiving and Transfer

VPS pumps are suitable for receiving and transferring fatty alcohols in reversible operation. This allows the medium to be conveyed safely in both directions and transferred flexibly between storage and process tanks.

Typical Processes

  • Receiving fatty alcohols
  • Transfer between tanks and process stages
  • Reversible conveying
  • Loading and unloading of tanks

Design

  • Housing: GS25
  • Conveying screws: GGG40
  • ATEX, TA-Luft

Typical Operating Data

Temperature range45–80 °C
Viscosity1–12 mPas
Flow rate100 m³/h
Suction pressure−0.7 bar
Differential pressure3–4 bar

Configure your pump

Find the right pump for your application

Depending on the medium, viscosity, temperature and pumping task, different pump configurations may be required. Find the right FRISTAM solution for your application.

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