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TM 10-3835-231-13
4-4. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE.
a. Site Selection.
Factors that are to be considered are:
(a) Relationship to primary source of supply.
(b) Hydraulics of pipeline to terminal.
(c) TPT site size. See figure 4-1 and 4-2 for two examples of typical TPT layouts. The layouts include
suggested arrangements of equipment. The objective in any equipment arrangement is to provide for efficiency and
safety in operations. The TPT should be arranged for maximum spacing between tank farm modules and fuel units. This
will provide for the highest level of safety for the equipment and the operating personnel. In many locations, due to terrain
or operational situations, the layout may have to differ substantially from that shown. Actual layouts are at the discretion
of the installing and operating authority in each case. In a relatively secure area or when property available is limited, it
will be appropriate to arrange the system with much closer spacing between fuel units and equipment. It is not necessary
to lay out tanks in a straight line. Security demands or terrain may dictate otherwise.
(d) Road access. There should be a limited number of entry points into the TPT area, with each entry point
having a control or checkpoint to monitor and route traffic in and out of the area. A road capable of supporting two-way
tanker-truck traffic should run along the perimeter of the TPT site, giving access to each fuel unit's fuel dispensing
assembly. In the area of the fuel dispensing assemblies, the roadway should be widened to a minimum of 40 feet. Traffic
control measures should be made to route through traffic away from the fuel dispensing area. Similar fuel handling areas
are necessary for the contaminated fuel module and the tanker truck receipt manifolds. If possible, the site should be
located relatively near existing road systems capable of carrying the traffic involved. There must be access to that road
system or construct a new road connecting the existing road system.
(e) Suitability of Terrain. The site selected should be reasonably level and well drained at least in the areas in
which the individual storage, loading and unloading of equipment is planned. Consideration should be given to the
amount of earth moving work required. The less, the better. Low and swampy areas should be avoided. It should be as
free as possible from heavy obstructions such as large rocks and trees.
(f) Water Availability. If possible, there should be water available or obtainable at the site. The operation
must have water available for safety reasons even if it must be hauled in. Water must be available for the charging of the
dry chemical/AFFF wheel mounted fire extinguisher. Its availability is also desirable for general fire protection and
personnel safety.
(g) Local Population. The site should be well away from local population concentrations.
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