PEI Publishes Revised DEF Document [1]

The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) has announced that the 2015 edition of Recommended Practices for the Storage and Dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (RP1100) is now available for purchase. 

This edition supersedes the previous version of the document, which was published in 2010. 

The purpose of the document is to provide recommended practices for the installation and operation of DEF storage and dispensing equipment that preserve DEF product quality and prevent releases into the environment. 

The recommended practices in the document apply to the storage, handling and dispensing of DEF at motor fuel-dispensing facilities, travel plazas, service centers and repair and maintenance garages. It is limited to storage containers that use a pump, meter or both to dispense DEF.

Many substantive changes were made to the 18-page document, including references to applicable international standards, maintenance of DEF quality, use of dry interstice, pipe thread compatibility and proper ballast material. A safety chapter was also added to the 2015 document. 

The document was authored by the PEI Diesel Exhaust Fluid Committee. Don Gilson, of Gilson Environmental LLC, served as committee consultant. 

Committee members include Steve Childers, Southern Pump & Tank Co.; Tad C. Cooper, Acterra Group Inc., Brendan J. Foster, Benecor Inc.; Jeff Lexvold, Xerxes Corp.; Randy Moses, Wayne Fueling Systems; Steve Murray, Murray Equipment Inc.; Dave Polak, Blue1USA; Terry Ross, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores; John Scandurra, Conklin Services & Construction Inc.; Donald Smith, Balcrank Corp.; Matthew Sparrow, Brenntag; Keith Spiker, QuikTrip Corp.; and James E. Young, The Young Group. J. Stephen Hieber, of PWI Inc., served as committee chairman. 

For more information or to purchase a copy of the document, visit www.pei.org/rp1100. 

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); Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities (RP1200); Design, Installation, Service, Repair and Maintenance of Aviation Fueling Systems (RP1300); Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems (RP1400); and  Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Fueling Facilities (RP1500).  

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing, distributing and servicing 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, Oklahoma. For additional information, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.