Blending Skid Applications
Fuel Blending & Metering Systems
SRS International designs custom fuel blending and metering skids that transfer blended fuel in ratios from 1% to 99%. These systems fully comply with local and federal fuel handling codes. They provide a self-contained, mounted, safe, and efficient solution for blending multiple fuel products. Operators enter predetermined recipes into a digitally controlled PLC. The blending skid can also inject additives simultaneously during the process. Your system will meet all requirements for blended fuel truck loading — whether through bottom or top access fill points.
Custom Design & Turn-Key Integration
Each unit is developed based on your technical requirements. We integrate it into existing production systems or project it as a turn-key solution. The equipment mounts within a structural frame that includes preinstalled piping, terminated tie-ins, flanged connections, and a main control panel with all necessary electrical wiring. All instruments are calibrated and installed before shipping. To ensure proper handling, SRS may remove and individually pack sensitive items.
Our systems typically ship as a single piece (excluding the control system when remote mounting is requested). You are responsible for unloading and installing the equipment upon arrival. SRS provides detailed instructions with recommended procedures to assist with installation.
Standard Blending Skid Design Specifications
- Flow Rate up to 400 GPM (unless customer specifies higher flow)
- Maximum Temperature of 350 °F
- Maximum Pressure at 150 PSIG
- Outside Rated
- Explosion Proof Rated to both European and North American electrical and fire requirements
- Completely self-sufficient skid with clustered connections at end
- Forklift movable as all items are on the skid
- Requires FEED pump of both Biodiesel and Diesel to be supplied by customer (unless otherwise specified) — blending skid controls flow accurately
Blending & Metering System Types
Modular Blending System – Bottom or Top Truck Loading
Your Fuel Blending Skid is custom-designed to provide custody transfer of blended fuel in ratios ranging from 1% to 99%, fully compliant with all local and federal fuel handling codes. The Blending Skid offers a self-contained, mounted, and efficient solution for blending multiple fuel products. The system blends fuel using a predetermined recipe entered into a digitally controlled PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).
For example, the Blending Skid can deliver fuel such as Plus (89 octane) gasoline with 10% ethanol by blending 87 and 93 octane gasoline and adding 10% ethanol. The system can also inject additives during the blending process. Your system will meet all requirements for blended fuel truck loading, whether via top or bottom access fill points.
Modular Metering System – Bottom or Top Truck Loading
A Metering Skid offers a reliable solution for full custody transfer of fuel to your customer. This system delivers fuel at your determined flow rate and complies with all standard local and federal fuel handling codes. The Metering Skid loads fuel efficiently and safely to the truck via top or bottom access fill points. It can operate manually or be fully automated to suit your needs.
We can also integrate loading arm supports into the platform, eliminating the need for separate supports and foundations for the loading arms. Thanks to our innovative design features and modular construction, we consistently complete projects on time and under budget.
Chemical Blending Capability
SRS International has developed the blending/mixing system which allows truck/rail loading to occur in a small compact system. The process is easier to operate than the chemical process. There is little need for adjustments when the properties of the oil change. This process is very stable and easier to operate than any other processes.
Advantages include improved blending accuracy, lower investment cost, and less environmental impact.
Simultaneous Metered Blending
Simultaneous Metered Blending combines the high volume production capacity of the blending system. It adapts the flow measuring techniques. The system is designed to simultaneously measure liquids with a flow meter and moves these known quantities, in the correct ratio, through a static mixing/blending system.
- Mass flow measurement
- Efficient for any blend size
- Accuracy not limited to batch
- Short set-up time
- Simultaneous product loading speed blends
- Can be operated and controlled by PLC
Key Benefits & Specifications
- A skid footprint is suitable for new or retrofit upgrade installation
- Pre-packaged skids that will support up to eight blend streams
- Standard blend rates range from 2% to 50% at a loading rate of 660 GPM
- Standard skids accommodate a variety of blending techniques whether it is upstream (sidestream) or downstream (ratio)
- Developed to increase accuracy and rapid blending
- Compatible with any refining process
- Low energy consumption
- Cost reduction from typical load/unloading systems
- Capacities from 10,000 gal/day to 300k gal/day
- Instant process - no retention time
For more information, call one of our biodiesel specialists today at (800) 497-5841 or email us at sales@srsintl.com.
Also check out, "Blending Skid", "What’s on a Blending Skid?"