Autogas Service Stations
Course 4 Autogas Service Stations
This course is designed for technical and sales staff of distribution companies who require knowledge of the installation of Autogas Service Stations (LPG Fuel). It reviews regulations, tank and pump selection criteria, safety distances, installation elements, and key technical aspects for the proper installation and maintenance of these facilities.
The course is complemented by a practical exercise on sizing an Autogas service station.
The course consists of 16 teaching hours, four sessions of four hours each. We recommend one session per day. The course program is as follows:
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (4 HOURS)
Hour 1-2: Introduction
- LPG Basics: Properties, applications, benefits and risks of LPG.
- Regulatory Framework: National and international regulations.
Time 3-4: Definition of the Autogas Service Station
- Scheme
- Storage Area
- Supply area
- Safety distances
SESSION 2: INSTALLATION COMPONENTS (4 HOURS)
Time 1-4: Installation components – 1
- LPG tanks
- Pipes
- Bombs
- Pumps
- Civil works
- Autogas skids
SESSION 3: INSTALLATION COMPONENTS AND COMMISSIONING (4 HOURS)
Hour 1-2: Installation components – 2
- Electrical installation
- Classified areas
- Fire protection
- Emergency stop system
Hour 3-4: Commissioning
- Action in case of emergency
- Pressure and tightness tests.
- Inertising and commissioning procedures.
- Degassing of facilities
- Maintenance
- Exploitation
- Transfer equipment
- Supply to vehicles
SESSION 4: GROUP EXERCISE – INSTALLATION DESIGN (4 HOURS)
Hour 1-3: Group exercise
- Daily consumption.
- Tank selection.
- Safety valve selection.
- Tank implementation options – Safety distances.
- Pump sizing.
- Pipe sizing.
- Electrical installation sizing.
- Real-life case analysis and design optimization.
Hour 3-4: Conclusions and evaluation
- Analysis of the exercise carried out and review of common errors in the installation of LPG service stations.
- Review of key regulations.
- Final evaluation and discussion of doubts.
- Reminder of the benefits and risks of LPG
