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Detailed description of proposed Fuel infra structure installation

Upon completion of the tank replacement project the environmental infrastructure of
the site will be considerably improved. The following industry standard components
are installed as part of the works:-

1.1 Double skin Leak Tight Chambers

All new tanks will be built in accordance to BS EN 12285-1:2003 Workshop
fabricated steel tanks - Horizontal cylindrical single & double skin tanks for the
underground storage of flammable and non-flammable water polluting liquids and be
issued with a Certificate of Conformity by the manufacture.
The principle behind installing double skin steel tanks is to provide added protection
in the event the primary inner tank containing the fuel fails. The Double skin also
allows the installation of monitoring systems to be installed which can indicate a
failure in the inner or outer skin. APEA (Association for Petroleum and Explosives
Administration Petroleum Licensing Council) recommends that double skin tanks
are used on all new installations.
With regard to the provision of underground double skin storage tanks, it should be
noted that since their introduction in the 1990's, no site in the UK has recorded any
leak (Formal statement from Raymond Blake Head of the LFEPA - London Fire and
Emergency Planning Authority a principal consultee to the APEA)

1.2 Leak Tight Chambers

Leak tight chambers are fitted to new tank lids to prevent the ingress of surface water
or groundwater entering the manhole chamber and retain any accidentally spilt fuel
within the chamber thus preventing impact on adjacent soils and groundwater.

The above photo shows a good example of Double Wall Steel tanks being installed on site with an outer protective
coating and fitted with Leak tight tank chamber

1.3 Tank space interstitial leak detection system

All newly installed underground fuel storage tanks on Shell owned sites are specified
to be double skin steel (comprising of an inner Steel skin and outer Steel skin). The
gap between the steel skins is approximately 8mm and is filled with a non harmful
and non corrosive monitoring liquid (mono glycol). A probe is then fitted with a
header tank inside the tank chamber and both are wired back to an approved
automatic tank gauge supplier / installer (Gilbarco Veeder Root). This system detects
leaks in the interstitial in the event of a catastrophic failure i.e. release of monitoring
liquid to ground or automotive fuels from the inner skin into the interstitial space.
The visual and audible alarm is system is linked to a monitoring console located in
the console located in the back of area lobby and is also monitored 24 hours by an
independent 3rd party Fairbanks Environmental, the monitoring agent, who will mobile
an emergency response team to site in the event of any leak however small. As
indicated in the section 1.1 there have been no recorded leaks from vessels installed
with a manufactured double skin.

1.4 Tank gauge wet stock reconciliation system

This comprises of a sensitive probe installed in every tank compartment, which is
wired back to an approved automatic tank gauge supplier / installer (Gilbarco Veeder
Root) within the sales building. This allows both the site operator and a 3rd party
company (Fairbanks Environmental) to monitor wet stock. The 3rd party company in
particular undertakes continuous 24hr wet stock inventory management for the site
and can detect a leak rate less than the US Environmental protection agency of 0.38
litres an hour. In the unlikely event of a leak not being identified through loss of the
secondary containment monitoring measures (highlighted in sections 1.3 and 1.5),
wet stock monitoring and reconciliation would highlight a small leak in under 24
hours.

The above diagram shows the in tank warning and alarm levels monitored by the tank gauge

1.5 Pressure fuel line pipework

All new pressure feed lines laid will be installed with continuous secondary contained
twin wall pipe manufactured by FE Petro at a depth between 450 to 750mm below
ground. (jointed only in tank chambers and under pump seal sump units i.e. no
joints). Comprising of a lined primary pipe manufactured from a High Density
Polyethylene (i.e. plastic non corrosive) outer and a fuel proof Polyamide (nylon)
barrier layer, which displays high resistance to absorption and permeation of
hydrocarbon fuels to ensure containment of both hydrocarbon liquid and vapour in
transfer. Secondary containment pipework is a real pressure pipework system and
not just a jacketing conduit. There is an uninterrupted interstitial space between the
primary and secondary pipe which allows for continuous leak detection of both
primary and secondary pipe via a vacuum sensor which is wired back to an approved
automatic tank gauge console system (Gilbarco Veeder Root). In the unlikely event
of a breach or fault on the pipe, the entire fuel system including fuel pump units is
automatically suspended until the fault or breach is detected, repaired or replaced
and system reset by a competent engineer. Therefore is reliably robust and fail safe.
All pipework and fittings used will be constructed of new materials and be resistant to
external corrosion or environmental degradation and comply with the IP (Institute of
Petroleum) Performance specification for underground pipework systems at petrol
filling stations, and EN 14125 pipework for underground installation at petrol filling
stations (excluding GRP).

Photo of secondary containment pipe

The above photo shows a good example of secondary containment polyethylene pipework installed using continuous
length pipework from tanks to under pump sums to eliminate underground joints.

1.6 Catchment sump and Under Pump check Valves

All pump dispensers are fitted to fibreglass under pump sump unit. This unit permits
the connection of pipework junctions from the feed pipe to the dispenser
underground preventing ingress of sub ground water providing containment of any
light non aqueous liquids to the ground. The sump provides access for future
maintenance sump is fitted with liquid discriminating sensor which continually detects
/ monitors the presence of both water and or hydrocarbons. This sensor is also wired
back to an approved automatic tank gauge supplier / installer (Gilbarco Veeder
Root). In the event of the liquid presence the alarm is triggered and the apprporate
response team is sent to site to investigate and resolve the issue.

The above photo shows an under dispenser sump unit - internal termination & containment view and an external
elevation view

1.7 Oil water separators (Interceptors)

A new Oil water separator (Interceptors) will be installed on this site. This unit has a
minimum capacity of 9,000 Litres single compartment light liquid Class 1 interceptor
with self-closing device, coalescent filter and electronic high level alarm wired back to
the sales building. The interceptor will be fitted with manual shut-off valves in
separate chambers to enable isolation in the event of an emergency.

The Above diagram shows a typical Class 1 interceptor layout fitted with a Coalescent filter and float valve. Oil and
water enters the interceptor through the inlet and water exits via the outlet leaving the oil inside.

1.8 Overfill Prevention

Overfill prevention devices will be fitted to all tanks in accordance with the Blue Book
and EN 13616 Overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid petroleum fuels to
prevent the pumps of the road tanker delivering more product than the vessel has
capacity to hold. The devices fitted will be designed to shut off automatically to
prevent the amount of fuel delivered being beyond its maximum working capacity.
Once the tank reaches 97% of its capacity the tank gauge alarm sounds to alert the
road tanker delivery driver to stop delivering before the automatic shut off is
activated.

The above diagram shows a typical Overfill Protection Installation System

1.9 Drainage Pipe-work

New forecourt and tanker stand drainage pipe-work when installed would be in
accordance to the IP (Institute of Petroleum) Performance specification for
underground pipework systems at petrol filling stations, and EN 14125 Pipework for
underground installation at petrol filling stations (excluding GRP).

1.10 Forecourts
All sites will have concrete forecourts with petroleum resistant seals in all refuelling
areas to prevent spillages entering the ground. All tanker stands shall be located in
the open, away from buildings with a substantially level concrete standing area no
less than 15m long and 5m wide incorporating drainage needs to contain any spillage
of fuel.

Above is a photo taken of a new forecourt

1.11 Vapour Balancing

Stage 1B is a legal requirement under The Pollution Prevention and Control
(England and Wales) Regulations 2000. Stage 1B vapour recovery controls the
displaced vapour from the filling tanks during the delivery of fuel from a road tanker
by diverting the vapour via a pipe/hose system back to the road tanker during the
delivery process, the subsequent recovery vapour is taken back to the distribution
terminal for refining. In order to return vapour to the road tanker during delivery it is
necessary to provide a return pipe from the storage tank vent system for the road
tanker to connect to. The below photo shows an example of the tank delivery fills and
vent arrangement complete with the vapour recovery connection point.

Photo of a typical tank delivery fill and vent arrangement

Form 1st January 2010 Stage 2 Vapour Recovery Systems must be installed and
operational on petrol filling stations dispensing in excess of 3.5 million litres per
annum to comply with Part B processes of The Pollution Prevention and Control
(England and Wales) Regulations 2000. Stage 2 Vapour Recovery systems are
designed to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds, which escape
during the refuelling of vehicles at service stations. As vehicles fill up with fuel on the
forecourt, the fuel entering the vehicle tank displaces vapour; the Stage 2 vapour
recovery system prevents this release of vapour from going to atmosphere and
instead returns it back to the underground fuel storage tank further reducing vapour
emissions. This system under the new legislation will be monitored via the shops
Point of Sale System. Should it not meet the required flow rate return after 10
consecutive filling attempts the pump dispenser will automatically shut down and can
only be reset by a qualified pump engineer after the pump has been tested and recalibrated.

The above diagram shows a typical Stage ll Vapour Recovery System