The Petroleum Equipment Institute has published a new recommended practices document entitled Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems (PEI/RP1400). 

The document was written in response to requests from architects, engineers, system operators, regulators, contractors, consultants, end users installing systems, and manufacturers of generators and oil burner systems. 

The purpose of this document is to provide concise and consistent recommended practices for the design and installation of tanks, piping and auxiliary equipment for oil burners and stationary permanent systems that fuel diesel powered engines for pumps and generators. 

The document was authored by the PEI Generator Fueling System Installation Committee. Tinamarie Smith of JD2 Environmental, Inc., served as committee consultant. 

Members of the PEI Generator Fueling System Installation Committee includes Roy Creley, Lakes Region Environmental Contractors, who served as chair of the committee; Charles S. Allsopp, First Petroleum Services, Inc.; David J. Chrien, Service Station Equipment Co.; John V. Cignatta, Ph.D. PE, Datanet Engineering, Inc.; Chris Collura, Guardian Fueling Technologies; Bill Duree, Fueling and Service Technologies, Inc.; Les Gray, Les Gray & Company; Arthur H. Hoffmann, A. H. Hoffmann, LLC; Steve Latimer, Mascott Equipment Company Inc.; Darren T. Painter, The Oscar W. Larson Co.; William Pierce, Vital Fuel Systems; Marshall D. Ryan, Unified Services of Texas, Inc.; and Tom W. Wyper, Wayne Perry, Inc.

Other recommended practice documents by PEI include: Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems (RP100); Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling (RP200); Installation and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems at Vehicle Fueling Sites (RP300); Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400); Inspection and Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment (RP500); Overfill Prevention for Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Tanks (RP600); Design and Maintenance of Fluid Distribution Systems at Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (RP700); Installation of Bulk Storage Plants (RP800); Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems (RP900); Installation of Marina Fueling Systems (RP1000); Storage and Dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (RP1100); Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities (RP1200); and Design, Installation, Service, Repair and Maintenance of Aviation Fueling Systems (RP1300). 

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services, and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.