F.A.Q.

 F.A.Q.

Frequently asked questions and answers

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Office container

Office containerThe Minotaur® space capsules, type RKO, are universally applicable units that can be used as an office, outpatient clinic or laboratory. On the other hand, they are used as sound and heat-insulated machine housings that can accommodate diesel generators, workshop equipment or complete electrical switchgear. The Minotaur® space capsules are integrated into a stable ISO container frame.

The roof and side walls are a fully welded all-steel construction. A 50 mm thermal insulation of the roof and side walls is standard. Option 80 or 100 mm insulation thickness. The space capsules have an access door 800×2.000 mm and two fixed glazed windows equipped with welded steel protective grilles.

Option: Removable roof for easy installation of machines and control cabinets.
Standard: Electrical equipment consisting of power connection socket, electrical connection and distribution box, interior lighting and sockets.

The advantages of the Minotaur® space capsules
• International transport approval for ship, rail and road (CSC)
• Can be stacked 8 times
• High payload capacity allows installation of extensive equipment
• high safety thanks to welded all-steel body, high static strength
• designed for temperatures from -25°C to 70°C

Constructive equipment

feetSafety equipment for optimal placement of the day tank or collecting pan on the floor and to ensure visibility of the floor from below. The feet consist of a pair of square steel tubes.

Forklift bagsForklift bags are used for safe transport with forklifts. They can be integrated into floor groups or frame profiles.

Location and dimensions comply with international standards.

lifting eyesCrane eyes are firmly connected to the tank and are used for easy transport when empty.

For tanks up to approx. 5000 liters there are 2 brackets with holes directly on the roof, from 6000 liters there are 4x individual towing eyes on the side walls.

Ladder inside/outsideSafety equipment for tanks from a height of 1,50 m.

The ladder is welded firmly to the tank body on the outside for access to the tank roof and on the inside for inspection.

pedestalTechnical equipment to achieve the required height for the advance. The column consists of two double-T-shaped stands.

These stands are screwed to two head plates with a cross member. The collecting pan or day tank is then lifted onto the column and secured.

Tank pan TW, TW-XLEquipment required by water law to retain water-polluting substances that could escape from leaks in the tank or leaky connecting pieces.

If there is no collection space on site for the day tank, a cubic, single-walled collection tray made of steel must be used.

Stairs / landing / railingSafety equipment for stacked tanks or systems where regular access is required.

Depending on the requirements of the system, railings are also required for fall protection, which can be precisely adapted to the tank.

Wall consoleTechnical equipment to achieve the required height for the flow or to fasten the tank above other components.

The wall brackets are attached to the two mounting holes in the front wall area. The tank is then positioned on the mounting wall using wall brackets and secured with the appropriate screws/dowels.

Pump

Rotary lobe pump PH-DK The versatile manual rotary lobe pump is suitable for this Conveying low-viscosity media such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, machine oil, as well as lubricating oil, used oil (only with an additional filter), heating oil and cooling water/glycol.

The pump can fill and suck in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. This pump is ideal for professional service applications. Optimum conveying performance is guaranteed with free outlet.

Attention: When using the pump for the first time, fill the gear attachment with approx. 250 ml of 15W40 gear oil using the oil sealing screw in the housing!

Advantages:

  • Easy to use
  • Lightweight construction
  • State-of-the-art technical design
  • Gear ratio 1:4 = 1x crank revolution = 4x rotary piston revolution

Gerotor pumps PGTechnical equipment for conveying lubricating media such as diesel or oils.
The pump is self-priming and requires very little maintenance.
The use of filters is recommended to protect the pump.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
PG-6-110 | G 3/4“ | 6 liters/min
PG-13-112 | G 3/4“ | 13 liters/min
PG-26-114 | G 1“ | 26 liters/min

Hand wing pumpTechnical equipment for clear and light liquids such as water, gasoline, diesel and other substances such as paraffin, alcohol, light chemical solutions, cooking oils, etc.
It is the only hand pump suitable for use with very hot liquids up to 80ºC.
It is used to easily transfer media and vent fuel lines.
The standard model is equipped with screw flanges and is supplied with screw counter flanges.
Using the mounting eyelets, the pump can be mounted on a wall or similar.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
PH-30-001 | G 3/4“ | approx. 20 liters/min

Centrifugal pumps PK

Technical equipment for conveying low-viscosity media such as Diesel, gasoline or water.
The pump is self-priming and requires very little maintenance. The use of filters is recommended to protect the pump.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
PK-10-010 | G 1“ | 20-80 liters/min
PK-80-15 | G 1“ 5-50 | liters/min
PK-170-11 | G 11/4“ | 60-120 liters/min

Z-PG pump unitTechnical equipment for pumping fresh oil or extracting used oil from the oil pan of an engine with one and the same pump unit!
Pump rotation direction is reversible!
This makes suction and delivery possible in opposite directions.
A pressure relief valve is assigned for each direction of rotation.
Advantages: Minimal pipe assembly effort!
Space and time savings thanks to easier assembly! Optimal arrangement of connections and fittings.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
Z-PG-06 | G 1“ | 6 liters/min
Z-PG-13 | G 1“ | 13 liters/min
Z-PG-26 | G 1“ | 26 liters/min

Pump combination Z-PKTechnical equipment to promote DK and heating oil EL.
The main feature of the utility model-protected Z-PK is the common bellhousing for accommodating the centrifugal pump and the hand pump.
No lines or shut-off systems are necessary between the centrifugal pump and the hand vane pump.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
Z-PK-2000 | E-pump | G 1“ | 5-50 liters/min
| H pump | | 20 liters/min

Transfer pump PKTechnical equipment for conveying low-viscosity liquids Media such as diesel, gasoline or waterwhen a high delivery rate is required, such as when transferring from the tanker truck into the tank.
The pump is self-priming and requires very little maintenance due to self-lubrication.
The use of filters is recommended to protect the pump.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
PK Transfer | G 2“ | 165-730 liters/min

Gear pumps PZTechnical equipment for conveying lubricating media such as diesel or oils.
The pump is self-priming and requires very little maintenance.

Type | Connection | Delivery capacity
PZ-50-120 | G 11/2“ | 50 liters/min
PZ-100-121 | G 2“ | 110 liters/min
PZ-200-122 | G 21/2“ | 200 liters/min

The gear pump is particularly suitable for pumping media that does not contain any solids, ensures a minimum level of lubricity and is chemically compatible.
The standard version is delivered with the direction of rotation “clockwise”.
Simply turning the pump housing by 180° allows you to change the direction of rotation.
The direction of flow also changes.

Tank equipment and fittings

FAQ filling and disposal cabinetSafety equipment for easy installation of tank truck connections with limit indicator plug or overfill acknowledgment box and protection against unauthorized use and weather influences.

FAQ Filling pipe closure with connectorEquipment required by water law for filling the tank with heating oil or lubricating oil by the tanker.
Tanks from 1.000 liters. may only be refueled via a filling connection.
In addition, an approved limit indicator or an approved overfill protection device is then required.

Rupture disc AM-595Equipment required by water law to ensure pressure equalization when filling and removing the medium.
Cannot be used with highly flammable liquids.

Burst protection EXSafety-related equipment required for pressure equalization. The use of flammable liquids with a flash point <50°C requires an approved safety assembly with separate ventilation to the outside.

Electronic leak detector AE-350Equipment required by water law for double-walled tanks with an existing fixed 230 V, 50 Hz mains connection.
The leak detector creates a constant negative pressure in the monitoring space of the tank and gives an alarm if the negative pressure drops.
The alarm is displayed visually and acoustically and is provided via a potential-free contact.
Use for non-flammable liquids at temperatures from -5°C to +50°C.

Electronic leak detector AE-354Equipment required by water law for double-walled tanks with an existing fixed 24V, DC mains connection.
The leak detector creates a constant negative pressure in the monitoring space of the tank and gives an alarm if the negative pressure drops.
The alarm is displayed visually and acoustically and is provided via a potential-free contact.
Used for non-flammable liquids at temperatures from -5°C to +50°C, with special equipment also for flammable liquids or temperatures up to 80°C.

Ventilation port with hood AM-911Equipment required by water law to ensure pressure equalization when filling and removing the medium. Dimension NW50 with thread 2”.

Breather pot with oil separatorEquipment required by water law to ensure pressure equalization when filling and removing the medium and to prevent oil from escaping through the ventilation during filling or heating of the tank. Dimension NW50 with 2" thread and NW80 with 3" thread.

Flame arresterEquipment required for safety reasons when using flammable liquids with a flash point <50°C in the Ex zone. Use in all lines that are open during operation, such as ventilation, filling, removal. The size depends on the volume flow in the line to be protected. NW thread max. volume flow DN25 1" < 200 liters/min DN50 2" < 500 liters/min DN100 4" < 1.200 liters/min

Thread sealant Krampitz-SealfixSystem technology accessories for quick assembly and permanent sealing of threaded connections.
Sealfix is ​​oil and diesel resistant and cures to “medium strength”.

Limit sensor with tank truck plug AE-250Equipment required by water law to limit the maximum filling level when filling by a tanker, the tanker pump is switched off. Mandatory for tanks with a volume of 1.000 liters or more.

Content display AM-004Equipment required by water law to display the tank contents in % of the filling level.
The display can be adjusted to the tank height by adjusting the lever mechanism.

Content display and signal generator AE-115-VIEquipment required by water law to display the tank contents in % of the filling level and as a signal transmitter for up to 4 working contacts, e.g. for pump control.
Can be used for tanks up to 2.500 mm high by cutting the sensor tubes to length.
The component is not an approved safety device against overfilling.
Required working voltage: 24V.

Leak warning probe AE-303Safety equipment for remote detection of leakage liquids at up to 5 points by triggering a switching contact for signaling or pump switching.

Level sensor AE-100-ETechnical equipment for generating switching contacts, e.g. pump control “Pump ON” (minimum contact) or “Pump OFF” (maximum contact in relation to the fill level of the tank.
The component is not an approved safety device against overfilling.

Level sensor AE-111In terms of water law or plant technology. Required equipment to display the tank contents in % of the filling level and as a signal transmitter for up to 4 working contacts, e.g. for pump control.
Can be used for tanks up to 2.500 mm high by cutting the sensor tubes to length.
The component is not an approved safety device against overfilling.

Dipstick AM-006 and AM-006.1Equipment required by water law to display the filling level in mm. Can be used for tanks up to 2 m high by cutting the measuring scale to length.

Dipstick EXEquipment required under water law and safety regulations to display the filling level in mm.
Can be used for tanks up to 2m high by cutting the measuring scale to length.
Thanks to a special design and the use of suitable materials to prevent ignition sources, it can be used for flammable liquids with a flash point <50°C within the Ex zone.

Static leak detector KÜR5 AM-359Equipment required by water law for double-walled tanks without an existing fixed network connection.
The vacuum is generated by an external pump in the leak monitoring room and sealed off in a vacuum-tight manner.
If there is a drop in negative pressure, the alarm is indicated by the pointer entering the red field (without potential-free alarm contact).
The leak detector is intrinsically safe and has no ignition source.
Use for flammable and non-flammable liquids at temperatures from -5°C to +50°C.

Camlock tank truck couplingsEquipment required under water law for filling the tank with diesel or vegetable oil by tanker outside Germany.
Tanks from 1.000 liters. may only be refueled via a filling connection. In addition, an approved limit value indicator is then required.
Camlock couplings are required as a connection for gas shuttle systems.

Tank truck couplingEquipment required by water law for filling the tank with diesel or vegetable oil by the tanker.
Tanks from 1.000 liters. may only be refueled via a filling connection.
In addition, an approved limit indicator or an overfill protection device is then required.

  • NW | Designated thread | max. | Volume flow
  • DN50 | VK50/MK50 | 2” | < 500 l/min
  • DN80 | VK80/MK80 | 3” | < 900 l/min
  • DN100 | VK100/MK100 | 4” | < 1200 l/min

Since the implementation of the European MID directive, fuel pumps with temperature compensation have also been permitted in Germany. During the refueling process, these adjust the displayed delivery quantity according to the calculated expansion at an assumed ambient temperature of 15 °C. In temperate latitudes, the ground temperature is rarely above 15 °C all year round, so that through temperature compensation i. d. Usually a higher quantity than the actual delivery quantity is displayed and billed.

The correction factor for carburetor fuels is approximately one per mille per Kelvin, which means that e.g. B. if 100 liters of 9 °C cold fuel were delivered, 100,6 liters would be billed. Temperature-compensated fuel pumps can be recognized by the fact that on the display board and invoice the unit for the dispensed quantity is not “liter” or “l”, but “liter at 15 °C”.

For the operator, temperature-compensated fuel pumps have the advantage that delivery to the customer takes place under the same conditions as delivery (this is generally temperature-compensated), which reduces the “waste” that would otherwise inevitably occur. For the customer, temperature-compensated fuel pumps have the disadvantage that they do not underestimate the amount of fuel dispensed compared to a conventional pump that measures the actual delivery temperature.

Source: Wikipedia

Overfill confirmation box B-AE-110Safety equipment for signaling or alarming the overfill protection to the operator when fresh oil is being filled.
The feed pump is switched off manually by the operator.
The horn is switched off using the acknowledgment button when the overfill protection is activated.
The flashing light goes out if the overfill protection is not wetted.

Overfill acknowledgment box with tank truck plug B-AE-907-ZSafety equipment used as a combination to automatically switch off the pump of the tanker or to signal the tanker driver when the fresh oil tank is being filled.
The horn is switched off using the acknowledgment button when the overfill protection is activated.
The flashing light goes out if the overfill protection is not wetted.

Overfill protection AE-200 and AE-201Equipment required by water law to limit the maximum fill level in fixed piping by triggering a switching contact to switch off the inflow.
When used for lubricating oil systems, an opt. and acoustic signaling in the form of the overfill acknowledgment box is absolutely necessary.

Tank heating and insulation

Electric tank heater AE-800/802Technical equipment to reliably prevent the paraffin separation of the fuel when temperatures drop and to maintain the pump and nozzle viscosity of the oil in the intake area. Simple heating without additional controls for tanks up to approx. 3000 liters.

AE-800 | 230V | 1,5kW
AE-802 | 230V | 0,22kW

T TTD TTE-XL  KTE KTD KTE-F KTD-F
x x x x x - -

Electric tank heater AE-810-830Technical equipment to reliably prevent the paraffin separation of the fuel when temperatures drop and to maintain the pump and nozzle viscosity of the oil in the intake area. To control the temperature and switch the heating, additional temperature sensors and a control box are required.

AE-810 | 230V | 3,0kW
AE-820 | 400V | 4,5kW
AE-830 | 400V | 6,0kW

T TTD TTE-XL KTE KTD KTE-F KTD-F
- - - x x x x

heating registerTechnical equipment to reliably prevent the paraffin separation of the fuel when temperatures drop and to maintain the pump and nozzle viscosity of the oil in the intake area. The heating register is a liquid tube heater that is permanently installed in the tank and is integrated into the system's own heat (heating) circuit with cooling water or thermal transfer oil. The use of temperature sensors and thermostatic valves is necessary for reliable temperature control and limitation.

Pipe insulationTechnical equipment for the use of heated lines at falling temperatures or outdoors, to reliably prevent paraffin separation from the fuel and to maintain the pump and nozzle viscosity of the oil. The insulation includes a flame-retardant insulation layer of 100% of the pipe diameter made of plastic.

T TTD TTE-XL KTE KTD KTE-F KTD-F
x x x x x x x

Tank - thermal insulationTank - thermal insulationTechnical equipment for the use of heated tanks at falling temperatures or outdoors, to reliably prevent paraffin separation from the fuel and to maintain the pump and nozzle viscosity of the oil.

The insulation includes a flame-retardant insulation layer of 80 mm and an external zinc sheet cladding for the floor, side walls and roof. Outside the tank, pipes receive 100% plastic insulation.