Fuel & Chemical Storage News & Info


Vol 12: In This Issue

Code and Compliance: A Shift to Ethanol Blended Petroleum

Featured Solution: Quickfueler - Plug and Pump Fueling System

Operation, Maintenance & Issues: UL 971 Underground Piping Standards

Core In The News: US Veterans Administration Recruit's Core Engineered Solutions


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Welcome to our email newsletter Core Tech Bulletin.  Our purpose is to provide you with newsworthy information to keep you up-to-date on regulatory codes, operating issues, interesting system solutions and new technologies.  Web links allow you to explore topics in greater detail.  Drop me a line and let me know how we're doing.

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A Shift to Ethanol Blended Petroleum?

New state bans on methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), continuing liability exposure from adding MTBE to gasoline, new Federal renewable energy standards, tax credits, and changes to rules governing gasoline additives have influenced suppliers to shift from MTBE-blended reformulated gasoline (RFG) to ethanol-blended petroleum RFG quicker than expected. That has tank owners scrambling to evaluate and retrofit tanks to accept ethanol.  More >>


Spend Less Time - Save More Money!  Just Plug And Pump

Introducing a new environmentally friendly and economical alternative for diesel and alternative fuel dispensing.  Quickfueler is a pre-packaged dispensing system that fits most diesel and alternative fueling applications.  All necessary accessories, piping and most wiring is pre-installed at our factory meaning you spend less time and in turn less money installing the system.  Introducing Quickfueler >>


UL 971 Piping Standards.  What Does Your State Allow?

Last summer PEI's performance requirements went into effect for the "New UL 971" piping standards for nonmetalic underground piping for flammable liquids.  These new requirements cover primary carrier and secondary containment nonmetallic pipe and fittings.  Learn more about UL 971 and see if your state allows "new" or "old" UL 971 listed pipe.  More>>


Veterans Administration Recruits Core for Fuel Storage Upgrades

Recently, Core provided upgrades to the fueling system at the VA Cemetery in San Joaquin California.  Core’s pre-engineered fueling systems allowed the VA to standardize on one tank configuration and fuel management system at over 20 sites across the country, with only one point of contact. In addition, Core’s GSA contract (GS07F-9110G) allowed the VA to bypass the lengthy and often expensive government bidding process.  View our GSA Experience>>

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