Mobile Refueler Qualification Checklist
Essential guidelines for verifying the compliance and safety of mobile refueling equipment
1. Verify the Completeness of Qualification Documents
- To determine whether a mobile refueler is qualified, first verify the relevant qualification documents.
- Check whether the equipment has a manufacturer's certificate of conformity and confirm that the information on the certificate matches the actual model and specifications.
- Check for test reports issued by relevant national authorities to ensure the equipment meets industry safety and quality standards.
- Also, confirm that the equipment's measuring instruments have been calibrated by a legal metrology agency and that the calibration certificates are valid.
- Avoid using uncertified or unqualified equipment.
2. Inspect the Equipment's Appearance and Structure
- The integrity of the equipment's appearance and structure is a prerequisite for qualification.
- Observe the tank, frame, and other main structures for deformation and damage, and verify that welds are secure and free of cracks to avoid structural defects that could affect safety.
- Check that pipes, valves, and fittings are tightly connected and leak-proof.
- Check that the surface anti-corrosion coating is evenly distributed and intact, free of peeling or rust.
- Verify that equipment labeling, including fuel type, capacity, and safety warnings, is clear and complies with regulatory requirements.
3. Test Core Functionality
- Normal operation of core functions is critical to equipment compliance.
- After starting the equipment, test the refueling system to ensure it can properly absorb and deliver fuel, and that the fuel dispenser nozzle dispenses smoothly without any jamming or interruptions.
- Check that the meter display is accurate and that the refueling volume matches the meter reading, with no significant metering deviation.
- Test the equipment's power system for stable operation and the responsiveness of controls to ensure that all functions meet actual operational requirements.
4. Verify Safety Configuration Compliance
- Safety configuration compliance is a key guarantee of equipment compliance.
- Check that necessary safety components, such as anti-static devices, fire extinguishers, and emergency shut-off valves, are in good condition and functioning properly.
- Verify that the equipment's grounding system is reliably connected and effectively dissipates static electricity to prevent potential safety hazards.
- Verify that safety protection components are properly positioned, easily accessible, and in compliance with safety standards to ensure the equipment effectively prevents safety risks during use.