Fuelling Equipment
This category includes all the tools and devices used to store, handle, and dispense fuels like gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. Common types of fuelling equipment include
- Fuel Dispensers: Used at gas stations to pump fuel into vehicles. They often have integrated payment systems
- Fuel Tanks: Large storage containers designed to hold fuel safely. They can be underground or above-ground
- Nozzles: Attached to dispensers, they control the flow of fuel into the tank
- Hoses: Flexible tubes that carry fuel from the pump to the nozzle
- Filters: Ensure that the fuel is clean by removing impurities and contaminants
Pumps
Pumps are devices used to move fluids (liquids or gases) from one place to another. They are critical in various applications, including water supply, fuel transfer, and industrial processes. Key types of pumps include
- Centrifugal Pumps: Use a rotating impeller to move water or other fluids. Common in water supply systems and irrigation
- Positive Displacement Pumps: Move a fixed amount of fluid with each cycle. Includes types like gear pumps, diaphragm pumps, and piston pumps
- Submersible Pumps: Designed to operate underwater, commonly used in wells and sewage systems
- Fuel Transfer Pumps: Specifically designed to move fuel from storage tanks to dispensing equipment or vehicles
Motors
Motors are machines that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, and they are used to power various equipment, including pumps and other machinery. Main types of motors include
- Electric Motors: Widely used due to their efficiency and ease of control. Types include AC motors (induction and synchronous) and DC motors (brushed and brushless)
- Internal Combustion Engines: Used in situations where electrical power is not available. Common in vehicles and portable equipment
- Hydraulic Motors: Convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy, often used in heavy machinery
- Pneumatic Motors: Utilize compressed air to produce mechanical motion, common in industrial tools and equipment
