Today, Airfuel leads the way in developing aviation fuel infrastructure to unlock the global aviation network. Reliable and efficient fuel supply is critical with near 22,000 aircraft flying to over 1,670 airports worldwide. Airfuel is dedicated to delivering innovative, safe, and affordable solutions that keep airports ahead of the curve in a fast changing aviation world. Our support of economic growth, along with global connectivity, makes the skies remain open for business and tourism across the world.
Aviation provides the only worldwide transportation network, which makes it essential for global business and tourism. It plays a vital role in facilitating economic growth, particularly in developing countries
The world’s 900 airlines have a total fleet of nearly 22,000 aircraft. They serve some 1,670 airports2 through a route network of several million kilometers. However, without the fuel availability via efficient safe infrastructure, those aircraft are grounded.
Fuel Supply to the airports is a vital factor in the operation of the airport. It is as important as the presence of the runway or air traffic control tower at airports. In the absence of fuel supply can strand the entire operation of the airport; aircraft will be grounded, and Air traffic Movement will be affected.
Fuel farms are one of an airport’s most critical facilities. They are designed and built to withstand several days of demand without receiving external fuel supplies. A failure at these sites could ground aircraft and consequently lead to damage to passengers. Airfuel provide full
Hydrant systems at airports form an important part of the overall aviation fuel system, with each segment dependent on proper design, construction, and operation to guarantee asset integrity and fuel quality, ensuring the delivery of clean, dry, and onspecification fuel to aircraft.
In the planning of a new international airport hub, the necessity of a fuel hydrant system is unequivocal to meet peak fuel demands during peak periods and to ensure sufficient service time overall. Simultaneous refueling of numerous aircraft at peak periods may occur. Airports and airlines want to reduce aircraft fueling time, while fuel suppliers seek to prevent congestion at refueling stations, and airports strive to decrease traffic on the apron and ramps.
The Hydrant System is not only significant at international airport hubs; other considerations beyond the airport’s size influence the choice to implement a Hydrant System in airport fuelling operations. In larger airports, the turning point associated with uplift volume may be identified; however, in smaller airports, the turning point is not directly linked to uplift volume.
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As per EI-1540 “A Hydrant system is defined as a buried fuel pipe with associated valves, delivery pumps, filters, drain and venting points, valve chambers, pit boxes and pit valves, instrumentations, control system, cathodic protection system and automated hydrant integrity testing system for the safe and efficient aircraft refuelling” While the definition covers the overall system, it should be noted that the fuel hydrant system planning and design undergoes several stages and could be segregated at certain specific boundaries, this is due several reasons, it could be for engineering, ownership, or budgetary.
A skid-mounted system can be highly beneficial in the comprehensive jet fuel infrastructure at an airport, fuel depot, or within receiving, processing, or storage facilities.
They can be readily relocated to other sites, which is especially advantageous in industries such as mining or oil extraction where operations often change locations.
As these systems are pre-assembled, they necessitate much less time for installation in contrast to conventional systems.
They frequently diminish the total project expenditure by minimizing labor and installation duration.
Skid-mounted systems can be adapted to the individual demands and specifications of a project.
Their compact configuration is optimal for tasks with constrained space.
Panel Building – Process Atomization – SCADA Systems.
A compact refueling trailer is environmentally sustainable and user-friendly for small airports. It can be supplied up to 3000 liters.
Our durable refueling stairs, constructed from aluminum alloy or Steel, are designed for the refueling of all aircraft types. They are lightweight, easily maneuverable, and readily deployable.
Compatible with all airport types and tank capacities up to 10,000 liters, the carts are towable by various vehicles and ground support equipment. Their small design ensures optimal maneuverability and minimizes parking requirements, which are sometimes problematic in airport airside operations.
In association with hansaconsult Germany, Airfuel builds several sized TVCS carts that is essential to perform the Tightness Control integrity testing required for the Hydrant Systems. The equipment can be mounted on a motorized chassis or a towable trailer.
Airfuel hydrant pit cleaners are engineered to clean, rinse, and vacuum hydrant pits, as well as perform essential maintenance on valve vaults, to guarantee optimal service quality. For this purpose, they are outfitted with rinse and suction slugs, as well as an air gun for drying the hydrant pit. Our hydrant pit cleaners are fully autonomous, equipped with an onboard compressor, and do not necessitate any additional energy source. The equipment can be mounted on a motorized chassis or a towable trailer.
Compact Hydrant Carts facilitate airplane refueling operations at
airports equipped with a hydrant system. It can be stationed near
the aircraft parking stands to facilitate rapid connections and
refueling of aircraft. The refueller can service a diverse array of
aircraft, including those classified up to E codes, with a flow rate
of up to 4000 l/min.
Towable by all vehicle types fitted with a tow bar and available with
fixed or elevating fueling stairs as options.
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