Helicopter refuelling systems
There are several things you need to clarify before you purchase your helicopter refuelling system.
There are various regulations world wide you will need to comply with, one or another.
First, you will need to clarify - where will the vessel / installation be operating?
There are places around the world that have their own set of rules, also when it comes to the helicopter refuelling system.
The different places have specific requirements that may vary a lot from one place to another.
Second, what type of vessel do you need the helicopter refuelling system for?
The set of regulations may also vary from a fixed installation to a mobile unit / vessel, depending on where you are operating.
Third, if this is for a mobile unit / vessel, what Class Society is the vessel built according to?
The Class Societies also have specific requirements when it comes to the helicopter refuelling systems. These requirements also vary between the different Class Societies.
Last but not least, what is the design temperature required?
Our systems will be built according to your requirement for design temperature.
Now, when the above questions are clarified you will need to decide what scope of supply you are looking for.
Do you have limited space for the helicopter refuelling system?
In that case specify what space you have available.
This is depending on if a standard solution will fit, or if you need a customized unit.
Note that transportable tanks will need to be stored where you have crane capacity.
How many tanks and what capacity will you need? Will you need a storage tank onboard?
Depending on estimated flights per week and the logistics in where you are operating.
Do you prefer electrical driven or pneumatic driven pumps?
In areas with design temperature below 0 degree Celsius, we will recommend an electrical driven pump.
A complete helicopter refuelling system usually includes a laydown skid, deluge system, tanks, pump unit and dispensing unit.
Some customers require the complete package and some require parts of a system.
The laydownskid.
If you already have a laydown area on your vessel you may not need this solution. However, remember there are several requirements for the laydown area/deluge
We have solutions that include buffer frame (easier for the crane operator to guide the tanks in place). This buffer frame also holds and protects the deluge system from impacts during tank handling.
We can deliver laydown skid to hold the number and size tanks you require.
Laydown skid incl. deluge system Laydown skid including deluge system and pump unit
for 2 ea 2900L tanks
Transportable or storage tanks
The vessels that do require a storage tank usually have a high number of refuelling per week and will therefore need extra storage capacity.
The most common solution is to use transportable tanks. They can be used as storage tanks. At the same time they are more flexible.
We can offer transportable tanks with capacity of 2900L, 4000L and 4800L.
The most common solution used is 3 ea 2900L tanks. 2 ea for storage and 1 for transit.
2900L JET A-1 Transportable tanks
Pump unit
The pump unit may be electrical driven or pneumatic driven. Some customers prefer to have 2 pumps where they use 1 for back up.
The pump unit can be located at the laydown skid or you can have it on a separate unit. The pump unit can easily be hooked up to the tanks with a flexible stainless steel hose.
Seperate pump unit.... ..... or included on the laydown skid.
Dispensing unit
This is the unit that is located by the helideck or on a platform incorporated with the helideck.
Helifuel focus on quality material products.
The dispensing units from Helifuel is made by 90% 316 stainless steel components. The system complies with CAP437 and has a DnV Type Approval as a minimum.
