What Are the Types of Fuel Dispensers?

A fuel dispenser is a device in a large filling station which is used to dispense fuel, diesel, or any other kind of liquid fuel directly into a vehicle. Refuelling stations can be found in almost all major towns and cities around the world. Diesel fuel has become very popular over the years, due to its high efficiency and economical nature. In addition, Diesel fuel has lower emissions than any other fossil fuel and is cleaner to use in a variety of industrial applications. These benefits have prompted many companies to produce Refuelling Stations which features these qualities. Some of these companies include Shell, Esso, Volvo, Envirex, and fueling stations for hire.

There are two basic types of Fuel Dispenser, which include Hydraulic and Electric. An electric motor powered by an electric motor or battery, a hydraulic dispenser consists of a drum, cylinder, piston, and electric motor. The motor is capable of rotating at a very high speed, using pressure from a storage tank for holding the fuel. The drum, cylinder, and piston may be fixed or moveable, depending on the application.

Hydraulic Fuel Dispensers are usually more effective and efficient, and have a long life span when taken proper care of. However, they do require regular maintenance to ensure maximum performance and are not suited to storing heavy diesel fuel, as the stored diesel fuel transfer pumps can cause damage to some dispensing units. Electric fuel dispensers are a newer technology and are becoming increasingly popular with delivery vehicles, forklifts, and mobile services such as taxi services. The most common electric Fuel Dispenser is found in forklifts, as electric transfer pumps have the ability to operate at much higher speeds than their Hydraulic counterparts.

As the name implies, a Mobile Fuel Dispenser is designed for mobile usage and can be used on trucks, forklifts, mobile homes, buses, and any other type of utility vehicle that require a fuel tank. A Mobile Fuel Dispenser is made up of two main parts, the pump which transfers the fuel and oil to the tank and the drain, and a nozzle. To prevent siphoning of the fuel into the drain, a separator is fitted between the pump and the drain, but this is not necessary in all cases.

There are three main types of Fuel Dispensers. The first type, which is also the oldest type, uses air pressure to force a stream of gas or liquid fuel through a small opening. Air driven petrol pumps work in the same way as air driven petrol pumps - the only difference is that the air does not need to be pressurised in the first place. This makes them much cheaper to run than petrol pumps. Air driven gas pumps also work much better with small amounts of liquid fuel than larger air pumps do, so they are great for fleet use.

The second type of Fuel Dispenser is the petrol pump dispenser, which is the most popular type of Fuel Dispenser and also the cheapest to run. Using a small sized petrol pump, these Fuel Dispensers can supply a much greater volume of fuel to larger vehicles, which allows them to operate on larger fleets. However, petrol pump dispensers require more maintenance than air driven gas dispensers.

The third type of Fuel Dispenser is the diesel fuel dispenser. Like its air-driven counterpart, it uses air pressure to force a stream of diesel or gasoline fuel through a small opening. However, unlike its air-driven counterpart, this type of Fuel Dispenser can run on both gasoline and diesel fuels. This gives them the ability to provide the best of both worlds to fleet owners.

The final type of Fuel Dispenser we will discuss is the remote fuel dispensing pump. This is an ingenious design, and is often used in small units, such as mobile fueling units. Basically, a self-service pump dispenses fuel directly to the vehicle's carburetor, eliminating the need for the driver to ever come in to use the dispenser. However, if your vehicle requires gasoline for some reason, this type of Fuel Dispenser is not for you.