Fueling and Maintenance Facility Design

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. has provided fueling and maintenance facility design for over 30 years, nationwide, for fleets in the bus, trucking, off-road vehicle, airplane, marina, and rental car industries. Because of our familiarity with fleet fueling, maintenance facilities and associated special requirements, we can provide the conceptual design, detailed design, code search for the specific systems as well as the entire facility, cost estimating, permitting, and construction inspections. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. can coordinate not only the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, but also the fueling and maintenance design. As part of the fueling and maintenance design, we also have experience in coordinating and specifying the vehicle wash equipment that is typically part of these facilities.

Code review & variances
Equipment selection
Coordinate civil, MEPs & architects
Conceptual design & cost analysis
Comprehensive architectural & engineering design

Aviation

Fuel Facility Design

Marina Airport, Marina, California

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design services to upgrade the existing fueling facility. This facility consists of one 12,000-gallon Jet A AST, spill containment for loading/unloading fuel trucks, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Oakland Airport Signage

Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the general contractor to provide electrical plans and specifications as required to tie-in and distribute power to seven advertising aspects (signs) for Foster Interstate Media for the Oakland Airport. Our scope of work included designing the tie into the Port of Oakland’s electrical panels, specifying the appropriate breakers and underground power distribution to each of the aspects, terminating in a panel with power meter, with all breakers and time clock interlock installed. This project included the specifications for the test procedures in compliance with the Port’s and NETA standards.

Fuel Facility Design

Henderson Executive Airport, Henderson, Nevada

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for an addition to the existing fueling facility. The addition consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-20,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, two twin-hose AVGAS dispensers, and two loading/off-loading control panels. The control panels were recommended by Blymyer Engineers, Inc. to provide safety and to prevent spills during the loading/off-loading process. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

New Fueling Facility

Central Coast Aviation, Salinas, CA

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by Central Coast Aviation to provide the conceptual layout and detailed engineering design for a new fueling facility. This new facility consists of one 12,000-gallon aboveground AVGAS tank, one-12,000 gallon Jet A aboveground storage tank, a spill containment area, two twin-hose dispensers, and the capability to load fuel trucks. Our scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Fueling Facility Design

Marina, CA

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Saxton Palma Construction to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for the existing fueling facility, consisting of one 12,000-gallon aboveground Jet A, the capability to load fuel trucks, and spill containment during the loading/unloading of fuel trucks. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, and permitting.

Buses

Bus Maintenance Facility Design

George Bush International Airport, Houston, Texas

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 100 gallon above ground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon above ground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Our scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, and construction administration including periodic site inspections.

Bus Fueling Facility Design

George Bush International Airport, Houston, Texas

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by the project architect to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection for a new bus fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Our scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and conducting site inspections during the life of the project.

Bus Fueling Facility Design

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of two 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system, Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Bus Maintenance Facility Design

Las Vegas, Nevada

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay bus maintenance facility. This facility consists of the installation of one 20,000 gallon underground diesel tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 1,000 gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank with an evacuation pump, one 280 gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, 8-hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, aboveground and in-ground lifts, bus wash, and wheel alignment equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement, and detailed piping designs, as well as construction administration, including periodic site inspections.

Bus Maintenance Fueling Facility Design

Houston, Texas

Blymyer Engineers was retained by PGAL to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility. The facility consists of one 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tank with two dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, one 280-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, windshield washer fluid tank, and compressed air and vacuum systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, review contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Bus Fueling Facility Design

Las Vegas, Nevada

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Carter Burgess to assist in the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling system. The facility consists of three 12,000 gallon-aboveground diesel tanks, with eleven dispensers capable of high-flow fueling, and a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, review submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

CNG

CNG System Installation

San Ramon, California

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide engineering services to retrofit an existing diesel fueling facility with a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes a unique compression and storage system that replaced the final compressor stage with a high-volume hydraulic booster. The hydraulic booster reduces the loads placed on the compressor and lowers the gas storage pressure in the cascade. This was done to reduce the system maintenance requirements and improve the overall safety of the facility. Our scope of work included detailed process piping design, foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Design New CNG Fueling Facility

San Francisco, CA

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide detailed engineering design for a new, unattended fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility near the Golden Gate Bridge. The facility utilized two fully automatic compressor systems to deliver high-pressure CNG to two card-lock controlled dispensers. The facility was intended for use by the park service to power their fleet of cars and light trucks in San Francisco. Our scope of work included the facility layout, detailed process piping design, civil engineering and electrical engineering.

Design Natural Gas Fuel Systems

Multiple Locations

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained to provide design and engineering services for multiple alternative fueling projects throughout the west coast states. Among these projects are: A compressed natural gas (CNG) regulator station in Seattle wherein we prepared the mechanical engineering design. This system utilizes a complex multi-stage regulator system to deliver up to 300 CFM of natural gas into the pipeline from a high pressure tube trailer. A mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling trailer in Sacramento wherein we provided the mechanical design for a new system to refuel a new heavy-duty LNG truck fleet. The entire system was trailer-mounted for ease of use and mobility for future relocation. A high-volume natural gas facility in Oakland where we provided civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design for the entire project. The system was designed to simultaneously fill up to 12 high-pressure trailers and up to 6 vehicles. A 3,000 CFM compressor delivers CNG to the trailers and a 6,000 LNG system is used as a backup fueling system.

CNG Fueling System and Maintenance Shop Upgrade

Seattle, WA

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new CNG fueling system and maintenance shop upgrade for a waste disposal company in Seattle, Washington. The CNG fueling system included three 250 hp compressors, two fast fill dispensers and fifty-five multi-hose time-fill posts. The maintenance shop upgrade included retrofit of eight existing bays with a new heating and ventilation system, gas detection system, and electrical modifications to facilitate servicing of CNG-powered vehicles. Blymyer Engineers also provided MEP design services for a two-bay maintenance shop addition, including a new vehicle wash bay and welding bay.

Alternative Fuel System Design

Tracy, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services to design a new compressed natural gas fast fill system. The new system utilizes two 110 scfm/75 HP compressors with a three bank cascade storage system and dryers. CNG will be dispensed by six duel hose time fill post and one dual hose fast fill dispenser. The fast fill dispenser is controlled by a card reader connected to a fuel management system. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included detailed engineering and foundation design, permitting, and coordination.

Alternative Fuel System Design

Santa Cruz, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained to provide engineering services for a new CNG system that incorporates 10 slow fill stations for Muni busses. The system employs a 150-scfm dual ANGI compressor and a Zebec Dryer. The Electrical design starts with taking primary power from a newly installed PG&E pole and delivering power to the pad mounted transformer, which then distributes it thru specified switchgear to the equipment. The design package consists of general arrangements, piping and electrical schematics and associated arrangements, structural drawings and written specifications in accordance with the City’s construction codes and standards.

Design Build CNG System

Hollister, CA

The San Benito High School District employed Blymyer Engineers to design and build their CNG fueling facility to service school buses and other CNG-fueled vehicles operated by the District. The CNG system included time fill stations for overnight vehicle fueling and fast fill dispensers capable of servicing cars, trucks, and transit buses. Blymyer Engineers was responsible for complete design and installation of the system, including mechanical, structural and electrical aspects, attaining all necessary permits; purchasing main equipment components; and performing construction supervision and startup.

Locomotive

Fueling Facility Design

San Jose, CA

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Caltrain to provide the conceptual layout, and detailed engineering design services for a new fueling facility, consisting of two 35,000-gallon diesel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), three high flow dispensers, and tanker off-loading pump and control panels. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Marina

Fuel System Design

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 20,000-gallon diesel underground storage tanks (USTs), one 10,000-gallon diesel UST, one 10,000-gallon gasoline UST, four dispensers, a tanker truck off-loading and filtering system, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and structural engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction. The quality of the fuel available required the incorporation of a 300-gpm off-loading and filtering system into the facility.

Fuel System Design

Honolulu, Hawaii

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Almar, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for a large marine fueling system consisting of two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks (UST’s), one 8,000-gallon UST, a twin hose high-flow diesel dispenser and a twin hose diesel/gasoline dispenser, and over 600 feet of fuel piping located on-shore and on-dock. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the conceptual design of the system and mechanical engineering. The associated piping is a combination of underground and aboveground piping and the tanks and piping trenches are all monitored double-walled construction.

Municipalities

Fueling Facility Design

Fremont, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained by City of Fremont to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and facility, including the installation of one 10,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,500-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two twin-hose dispensers, and compressed air systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Fueling Facility Design

San Ramon, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of San Ramon to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank and one 1,000 gallon diesel tank with two single-hose dispensers. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Fueling Facility Design

Sacramento, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained by the City of Sacramento to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling facility at their corporation yard, including the installation of one 2,000-gallon aboveground gasoline tank, one 15,000-gallon aboveground diesel tank, two single-hose dispensers, and propane fueling systems. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the fueling facility arrangement, detailed engineering design, obtaining equipment quotes, reviewing contractor quotes and submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Fleet Fueling and Maintenance Facility

Willcox, AZ

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for fleet fueling, washing and maintenance facilities at the new U.S. Border Patrol Station in Willcox, Arizona. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline and diesel aboveground storage tanks, and associated dispensing equipment. The vehicle washing facility consists of a central wash unit and two wash bays with wands and brushes, and a water reclamation system. The maintenance facility includes vehicle lifts, wheel alignment system, compressed air system, and lube oil, waste oil, grease, windshield washer fluid, and engine coolant storage and distribution systems.

Fleet Fueling Facility

San Jose, CA

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical, structural, and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new fleet fueling system at the Santa Clara County Fleet Maintenance Facility in San Jose, California. The fueling system consists of two 12,000-gallon gasoline aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), two 12,000-gallon diesel ASTs, eight dispensers, bulk fuel off-loading pump systems, Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery systems (gasoline only) and leak detection and fuel management systems. The fueling system is used for fueling all fleet vehicles in operation by the County of Santa Clara. The diesel system also has a high-flow nozzle for filling a tanker trailer operated by the County.

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Rental Car

Customer Service Building and QTA Facility Design

Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California

Blymyer Engineers, Inc. was retained by project architects to provide the detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for Interim Rental Car Facility at the Oakland International Airport. The project consists of a new customer service building (CSB), quick turn around (QTA) facilities, including aboveground tank farm, covered fueling area, carwashes and vacuum system, eight ready return lots, and paved parking areas and access roads. Our scope of work included structural design of all foundation, pads, ramps, stairs and awning for the CSB. Our scope of work for the QTA facilities included car wash trench drains and floor drains, concrete islands and pads at the fueling area, including floor drains; concrete pads for the tank farm area. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. prepared all design specifications including: MEP, fuel systems, and specialty equipment design for the new facility. Blymyer Engineers, Inc. also obtained equipment quotes, reviewed contractor quotes and submittals and performed site inspections during the life of the project.

Underground Storage Tank Upgrade/Replacement

LA International Airport, CA

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the engineering design and project management services for an existing facility. The project required Blymyer Engineers’ review of the existing UST information, setting system criteria with the client, upgrading four 20,000-gallon underground gasoline tanks and two underground motor oil tanks, installing new double-walled product piping, removing three tanks and installing a new aboveground tank for waste oil, solicit and obtain equipment quotes, review contractor submittals, and perform construction inspections throughout the life of the project.

Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround Facility

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Ft. Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 150,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 63 twin-hose dispensers (126 fueling positions), and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, carpet cleaning fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. The facility also includes maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil systems, vehicle lifts, and other equipment for preventative maintenance of rental vehicles.

Vehicle Fueling & Maintenance Facility Design

Fresno, California

Blymyer Engineers was retained by Spokane Intl Airport/Carter Burgess to provide the conceptual layout, detailed engineering design, project management, and construction inspection services for a new fueling and maintenance facility, including the installation of a 20,000 gallon gasoline underground fuel tank with eight twin-hose dispensers, windshield cleaning fluids systems, motor oil and waste oil system, compressed air and vacuum systems, six carwashes and eleven maintenance bays. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included all fueling and maintenance bay arrangements, detailed engineering design, carwash coordination and specification, reviewing submittals, and site inspections during the life of the project.

Vehicle Maintenance Facility Design

Orlando, Florida

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a national car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 12-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. This facility consists of the installation of one 1,000-gallon aboveground motor oil tank, one 1,000-gallon aboveground waste oil tank, with two evacuation pumps, one 280-gallon aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, eight hose reel banks, compressed air system, bus maintenance pit, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

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Vehicle Maintenance Facility Design

Baltimore Washington International Airport

Blymyer Engineers was retained by a Budget car rental agency to provide the conceptual layout, detailed piping design, and mechanical engineering services for a new 4-bay vehicle maintenance facility in Baltimore, Maryland. This facility consists of the installation of aboveground motor oil and waste oil tanks with evacuation pump, one aboveground windshield washer fluid tank, hose reel banks, compressed air system, car lifts, and tire changing equipment. Blymyer Engineers’ scope of work included the equipment arrangement and detailed piping designs.

Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround Facility

Orlando, FL

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. The facility is split between the north and south sides of the airport with six separate QTA buildings. The facility includes three common fueling systems with a total of 250,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and 105 twin-hose dispensers (210 fueling positions), 34 car wash bays, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround Facility

San Jose, CA

Blymyer Engineers provided mechanical and electrical design services, and construction phase services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, California. The facility includes a common fueling system with a total of 36,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage in vaulted tanks and 12 dispensers on each of Levels 2 through 4 of the QTA building, 12 car wash bays, 9 maintenance bays with lube oil and waste oil services, and vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position. Special design considerations were required for pumping fuel to multiple stories inside the QTA building.

Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround Facilities

Seatac, WA

Blymyer Engineers provided structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for four Quick Turnaround (QTA) facilities at the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac, Washington. The facility includes two 2-story QTA administrative buildings with restrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and large open areas for tenant improvements, and multiple car wash bays. The facility also has two separate consolidated fueling systems, consisting of a total of 120,000 gallons of underground gasoline storage and fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.

Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround Facility

Monterey, CA

Blymyer Engineers provided architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for a new Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turnaround (QTA) facility at the Monterey Peninsula Airport in Monterey, California. The facility includes a QTA service building containing two car wash bays, equipment room, employee break room, restrooms, and storage areas. The facility also has a consolidated fueling system, including a 12,000-gallon gasoline underground storage tank system, and covered fuel islands with vacuum, windshield washer fluid, and compressed air services at each fuel dispensing position.