Description

5000 Litre Steel Bunded Generator Bulk Tank – TAN.GEB-5000

Compact, compliant fuel storage for backup generator systems

The GEB-5000 is a robust 5,000-litre steel bunded fuel tank. It’s ideal for use as a reliable bulk storage solution for diesel-powered generator systems. Engineered to meet BS799 pt5 standards, this compact generator fuel tank is a perfect fit for installations where space is limited but uptime is critical. It suits commercial premises, remote infrastructure and emergency backup sites.

Bespoke Construction at a Reasonable Price

Our 5,000 litre generator bulk tank is small but highly customisable to your specifications. Its construction will follow a proven, helpful process which starts with your enquiry and our full understanding of your application and technical requirements. We swiftly follow with prompt quotes with custom drawings where necessary. We are also adept at guiding you through the relative merits of this tank’s optional extras. This means that you’ll be completely comfortable with your choice of generator fuel tank and with our competitive price.

Key Features at a Glance

• Nominal capacity: 5143 litres
• Useable capacity (with OPV): 5005 litres
• 10-year warranty (subject to maintenance as per manual)
• Bunded design – 110% containment to meet environmental compliance
• Lockable front security cabinet – with options for roller shutter upgrade
• High-performance anti-corrosive finish – Zinfos 340 WS system and your choice of RAL colour.
• Top and bottom feed/return ports for generator and fuel polishing setups
• 610mm manway inspection hatch
• Lifting eyes for ease of transport (empty only)
• Earthing Bolt to connect a ground wire for electrical safety

️Tank & Bund Construction

The GEB-5000 features a double-skinned design, comprising an inner primary tank enclosed within an outer bunded tank. This configuration provides 110% containment, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safeguarding against potential leaks. The tank is constructed from construction plate steel to BS EN 10025-2:2004 S275JR and mounted on full-width bearers for stability. The outer tank serves as a protective barrier, offering secondary containment in the unlikely event of inner tank failure.

Fuel Compatibility

This tank is suitable for the safe storage of a wide range of fuels including:

• White diesel (DERV)
• Red diesel (gas oil)
• Heating oil
• Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

Always check with your fuel supplier for compatibility if using additive blends or alternative fuels.

Compliance

All Atlantis Generator Bulk Tanks are built in accordance with BS799 Part 5 with the required internal stays. Each tank incorporates a bunded outer shell with a minimum 110% capacity, ensuring full compliance with environmental safety standards. This 5,000 litre generator bulk tank also includes a secure fill point with non-return valve and drip tray as standard – helping prevent spills, overfills, and costly downtime during installation or servicing.

Technical Highlights

• Outer tank dimensions: 2400mm (L incl. cabinet) x 1830mm (W) x 2000mm (H)
• Inner tank dimensions: 1565mm (L) x 1750mm (W) x 1997mm (H)
• Brimful capacity: 5413 litres
• Nominal capacity: 5143 litres
• Useable capacity (c/w OPV): 5005 litres
• Dry weight: 951 kg
• Wet weight (full): 5390 kg

Material: Structural steel grade S275JR that meets the BS EN 10025-2:2004 standard
Finish: Zinfos 340 WS (150μm WFT / 75μm DFT)
Colour: Select your preferred tank colour by referring to the RAL colour chart
Mounting: Full-width base bearers

Supplied as Standard – Fittings & Connections

• 1 x 2″ fill point (inside cabinet), with lever ball valve, non-return valve & drip tray
• 1 x 2″ tank-to-bund vent
• 1 x 2″ bund-to-atmosphere vent
• 1 x 1.5″ pump feed (inside cabinet)
• 1 x 1″ pump return (inside cabinet)
• 1 x 1.5″ top feed & return (for fuel polishing)
• 1 x 1.5″ top feed & return (for generator)
• 1 x 1″ top suction drain port (plugged)
• 1 x 1″ bottom outlet with internal isolation valve & T-bar handle
• Flange connection for double-skin pipe entry (flange type TBC)
• 2 x 1.5″ tank sockets (inside cabinet)
• 1 x 1.5″ bund socket (rear of tank)
• Tank Assembly Pack – Includes cap & chain, labelling kit, and isolation fittings

Optional Extras

• Roller Shutter Cabinet Door – Lockable, replaces standard swing door (1800mm x 2000mm)
• 2″ Overfill Prevention Valve – Automatically halts filling to prevent overflows
• Removable Drop Tube – Fitted inside tank for suctioning of tank contents during tank maintenance
• Hydrostatic Contents Gauge – Pneumatic fuel contents gauge with percentage readout
• O.L.E C2020 Gauge Kit (230v) – With high/low alarm and backlit tank level display
• O.L.E T5020 Gauge Kit (230v) – BMS-compatible, highly accurate, continuous readout gauge
• High/Low Level Probe – Bund or tank level sensor for integration with O.L.E. Alarm Kits
• Piusi Ocio Fuel Tank Level Gauge – versatile display options
• MultiComp Fuel Tank Alarm (230V) –  c/w 3 probes & 3 relays
• 50 LPM or 100 LPM Duplex Fuel Pump Set & Control Panel – BMS compatible control panel for auto fuel transfer to client day service tank or slab tank
• 50 LPM Simplex Fuel Pump (230V) & Control Panel – incorporates digital flow meter and BMS compatible control panel
• SRFA-S2-R 25mm Electrically Actuated Ball Valve
• 50 LPM or 100 LPM Fuel Polisher & Control Panel (230V) – designed to maintain fuel at the clean oil standard ISO 4406:2017 18/16/13 particle count / less than 200 ppm water content
• Electrical Installation Pack – connecting the electrical supply to fuel transfer equipment
• Mechanical Installation of Fuel Transfer Equipment (1 or 2 appliances) – includes fitting, pressure testing and factory commissioning
• Manual & Powered Emergency Dispensing options – Manual Semi Rotary Diesel Hand Pump Kit or 230v 50 LPM Diesel Piusi Pump Kit

️ Applications

• Backup power systems: Commercial buildings, data centres, and healthcare facilities
• Remote installations: Fuel supply for off-grid or hard-to-reach sites
• Emergency services: Support for critical infrastructure and response hubs
• Industrial operations: Fuel delivery for plant and processing equipment

Contact Us

Please contact our made-to-order tank specialist if you require any further information: 0330 999 1100. Or use our contact form if you prefer.

We look forward to helping you with your next power generation project.