The client required a high‑accuracy level indication and pump control system for six above‑ground fuel storage tanks, each holding 150,000 litres of AVTUR aviation fuel. Alongside precise level monitoring, the installation needed to provide independent protection for the site’s fuel transfer pumps, ensuring they could not run dry and that they would shut down safely in an emergency.
To meet these requirements, the system was built around OPW 924b magnetostrictive ATEX level probes, providing continuous and reliable level measurement across all six tanks. All data is presented through an OPW iSite touchscreen HMI, giving operators clear visibility of fuel levels, ullage, alarms, deliveries and static leak detection. Level and alarm information is transmitted wirelessly to the base fuel management system, allowing centralised oversight and easy access via a secure web‑based browser.
Independent pump protection formed a key part of the project. Fuel transfer pumps are monitored using Afriso DMU 03 ATEX pressure transmitters, linked to a Simex programmable touchscreen controller. This setup provides automatic pump shutdown in emergency situations and prevents dry‑running, adding a crucial layer of operational safety to the fuel transfer process.
The completed system gives the client a fully integrated monitoring and pump control solution that improves operator awareness, enhances safety and ensures reliable communication with the wider fuel management infrastructure — delivered as a turnkey package tailored to high‑capacity aviation fuel storage.
