Fuel Systems Engineering and Design

Thinking differently by challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, surface critical insights and deliver new, creative, and adaptive solutions. Today’s fuel systems managers are faced with numerous challenges requiring strict compliance with continually changing regulations from state, local, and federal agencies that demand maximum operational efficiency with minimal product loss.

APTIM is a major worldwide industrial fueling contractor providing complete turn-key Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) fuel system storage and distribution services for the Department of Defense (DLA-Energy) and Commercial clients, providing facility assessments, inspection, engineering design, fabrication services, construction, start-up operations and maintenance services for the past 20 years.

Fuel Systems Engineering and Design

APTIM’s fuel system engineering professionals offer services required for development of planning studies, inspections, assessments, designs, construction contract documents, construction phase services, training, and other technical support primarily for military POL fueling systems projects such as fuel storage complexes, fuel distribution systems, support facilities, and associated structures, features and elements. All services provided and products developed are in accordance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., Unified Facility Criteria, USACE Engineering Regulations and Manuals, American Petroleum Institute, Steel Tank Institute, National Fire Protection Association, Department of Defense Fuel Standards).

APTIM’S industry experts and global resources provide safe, cost-effective fuel services for our clients around the world. Our engineers understand the mission critical nature of operational efficiency and work side by side with our DoD and commercial clients to ensure a thorough understanding of needs on every project.

Complete fuel system assessment, inspection, design, fabrication, and installation capabilities include:

• Aboveground (AST) and underground storage tanks (UST)
• American Petroleum Institute (API) 570 (Pipe)/653 (Tank) Inspections
• Bulk fuel transfer pump stations
• Cathodic protection systems
• Containment areas
• Fuel hydrant and direct fueling points
• Fuel system controls
• Fuel transmission and distribution pipelines
• Leak detection and tightness testing
• Marine Facility Loading/Unloading
• Pipe and Pumping Skids
• Rail car load / off-load facility
• Tactical motor pools (TMPs)
• Tank bottom replacement
• Truck fill / off-load installation

Learn more about APTIM’s entire Fuel Systems Services portfolio here.