Where can the tanks be used?
The tanks are UN Portable tanks suitable for carriage of dangerous goods worldwide.
What certification/approvals do the tanks have?
ADR/RID
DNV 2.71 (2013)
EN 12079 (2006)
IMDG
49 CFR
ASME.VIII1
CAP 437(In accordance with)
USDOT
What capacity tanks are available?
Helifuel standard sizes are 2900, 4000 and 4800 litres. We generally have a stock of 2900 litre tanks available for purchase or lease in Norway or Houston. Please contact a member of the Helifuel Sales team for details.
What are the tank dimensions/weights?
Capacity Frame Size Tare Payload MGW
2900 Liters 1995 x 1995 x 2235 mm 1790kg 2710kg 4500kg
4000 Liters 1995 x 1995 x 2751mm 1970 kg 6030kg 8000kg
4800 LItres 2200 x 2200 x 2571 mm 2300 kg 7700 kg 10000 kg
How often do the tanks need to be tested?
Accroding to the IMDG code UN portable tanks are subject to a 5 year period inspection & 2.5 year periodic inspection.
6.5.4.5.2
The shell and items of equipment of each portable tank shall be inspected and tested before being put into service for the first time (initial inspection and test) and thereafter at not more than five-year intervals (5 year periodic inspection and test) with an intermediate periodic inspection and test (2.5 year periodic inspection and test) midway between the 5 year periodic inspections and tests. The 2.5 year inspection and test may be performed within 3 months of the specified date. An exceptional inspection and test shall be performed regardless of the date of the last periodic inspection and test when necessary according to 7.
How do I measure the level in the tank?
Helifuel tanks are equipped with a calibrated dipstick to gauge the level in the tank. Tanks can be “dipped” via the inspection hatch on the top of the tank.
As an alternative to the above a Dial Type Level gauge can be fitted to the tank. All new Helifuel tanks are fitted with a level gauge provision. A dial level gauge is an optional extra which can be fitted to the tank at Helifuel or retrofitted in the field.
