Sound Engineering Ltd: Bespoke 3,500-Litre Non-Structural Belly Fuel Tank Solution
Tailored Fuel Backup Engineering for Sound Engineering Ltd
Ensuring continuous operational power requires custom fuel storage solutions tailored to exact site dimensions and space constraints. Atlantis Tanks—through our specialist StoraFUEL brand—recently supplied a bespoke low-profile belly tank fuel storage system for Sound Engineering Ltd (Kaitlin, Unit 4 Vanguard Industrial Estate, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH).
This project highlights StoraFUEL’s expertise in designing space-saving, low-profile generator belly tanks equipped with automated fail-safe flow control and environmental protection systems engineered specifically for commercial and industrial installations.
Precision Engineering & Technical Specifications
At the core of the installation is the 3,500 Litre Steel Bunded Oil/Diesel Non-Structural Belly Tank. Designed with a shallow height profile, this custom belly tank maximizes fuel storage capacity beneath equipment setups without sacrificing structural compliance or secondary containment standards.
Key Tank Specifications & Structural Engineering:
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Dimensional Profile: Outer tank dimensions measure L 3,800mm × W 3,100mm × H 350mm (excluding bearers and fittings); inner tank dimensions measure L 3,660mm × W 3,040mm × H 347mm.
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Capacity Capabilities: Brimful capacity of 3,780 litres with a nominal operating capacity of 3,591 litres.
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Weight Profile: Dry weight of approximately 1,144 kg, expanding to a full wet operating weight of approximately 4,244 kg.
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Industrial Compliance: Manufactured in accordance with BS799 pt5 with internal tank bracing, constructed from high-grade structural steel conforming to BS EN 10025-2:2004 S275JR standards.
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110% Secondary Containment: The outer tank forms a complete secondary bund providing 110% capacity of the total liquid stored, fully meeting UK environmental and pollution prevention regulations.
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Tank Connection Outlets: Built with standard tank connections including a 2″ fill point socket, 2″ tank to bund vent (rear top), 2″ bund to atmosphere vent (rear top), 4 no. 1″ tank sockets, 2 no. 2″ tank sockets, and 1 no. 1″ top suction connection with standpipe (rear top).
Advanced Flow Control & Safety Telemetry Integration
To deliver maximum operational safety and seamless integration into the power generation layout, the belly tank assembly was equipped with specialist automated control hardware:
| Component | Engineering Features & Operating Specifications |
| Fail-Safe Motorized Valve |
1″ (DN25) Belimo SRFA-S2-R Electrically Actuated Ball Valve with integrated fail-safe spring-close function. Features direct-mounted 24VAC/DC & 110/240V electric quarter-turn actuator, reinforced PTFE seats, Viton O-rings, Techno-polymer & aluminium IP54 housing, manual override, visual position indication, 1-meter fly lead, and 2 x limit switches for remote open/closed position feedback. Configured for power-to-open (75 seconds) and fail-safe spring-to-close action (20 seconds). |
| Overfill Limiter |
2″ Mechanical Overfill Limiter Valve fabricated with an aluminium body. Screws directly into a 2″ BSPP full socket to automatically prevent above-ground storage tank overfilling during fuel delivery. Compatible with clean diesel, biodiesel B30, or heating oil. |
Protective Surface Coating & Logistics
To protect against environmental corrosion and preserve aesthetic quality, StoraFUEL applied a high-performance protective coating system prior to dispatch:
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Surface Preparation: Mechanically prepared to ST2 standards.
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Coating System: Applied with Zinfos 340WS solvent-borne high-performance anti-corrosive primer and a multi-surface self-priming mid-sheen topcoat (50% gloss).
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Coating Thickness & Colour: Applied to 150 microns wet film thickness / 75 microns dry film thickness, finished in Saddle Brown.
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Logistics & Site Delivery: Delivered via StoraFUEL Large Tank Delivery on a dedicated 3rd-party transport vehicle, ready for customer-arranged site offloading and installation.
Engineered Infrastructure Support for Industrial Reliability
This custom belly tank installation for Sound Engineering Ltd underscores StoraFUEL’s capability in engineering bespoke, low-profile fuel containment systems tailored to precise dimensional and functional requirements. From custom steel belly tank fabrication to fail-safe automated flow control, StoraFUEL delivers trusted fuel storage engineering for commercial applications.
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