The Product Recovery Tank (PRT) has been developed with fuel quality and ease of operation as the primary design criteria. The PRT is based on a self-supporting 2mm thick Stainless Steel tank. It has a double taper base sloping to a low point at one end. The maximum use has been made of folded radiused corners to minimise the number of welds, however, all welds are ground flush internally to allow drainage to the ½”diameter Low Point, and this also permits easy internal cleaning. It has a full area Access Cover secured by four hand tighten star knobs which allows it to be removed quickly and easily, and also provides full access to the tank internals for cleaning. Within the Access Cover is an opening which is covered by a Hinged Lid, and the opening contains an easily removable 100 mesh Strainer which is set into the tank by 100mm, allowing fuel samples to be poured into the tank rapidly from a bucket or jar. The Strainer can be fully dismantled if gauze replacement is ever required. The PRT is fitted with a free vent with a filter which prevents contaminant ingress.
The PRT is fully mobile, highly manoeuvrable and very stable when part or completely full. It is fitted with fixed centre wheels at one end and swivel castor wheels at the steering end. All wheels are 200mm diameter to allow the PRT to ride the bumps in most depot surfaces, and the castored wheels are each fitted with a foot operated parking brake. The PRT has been designed to accommodate the maximum number of outlet options. It can also be fitted with emptying/filling pumps, closed sampling systems and inlet/outlet hoses with appropriate stowage brackets.
