![]() ![]() ![]() Since JP-8 fuel is a necessary component to keeping Travis aircraft in flight, maintaining a massive storage amount on base will improve mission continuity. The new tanks have a roof separate from the floating pan system that prevents contamination, he said. The older tanks had floating roofs and the seal would allow rainwater and snow to penetrate the tanks and contaminate the fuel. "The floating pan reduces the amount of off gas, or vapors in the tank making the tanks safer and more environmentally friendly," said Alan Tornay, 60th LRS logistics manager.Īdditionally, the new tanks preserve fuel much better than the old system, said Master Sgt. The pan rests on top of the fuel and rises as more fuel is added in the tank. The environmental pipeline footprint is reduced by 96 percent, Okorodudu said.Īnother element that benefits the environment is the floating pan system the new tanks utilize. "The possibility of a fuel leak in the local area is drastically reduced." George Okorodudu, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight commander. "This benefits the environment and the local community," said 1st Lt. With the new tanks, the transportation is reduced to approximately one mile. Previously, fuel was transported to the tanks through a 28-mile pipeline. JP-8 is the fuel source for all three Travis aircraft- the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-10 Extender. The $58 million project that took 18 months to complete was accomplished through a partnership with Kinder Morgan.Įach tank is capable of holding 150,000 barrels, or approximately six million gallons of JP-8 fuel. Travis will have three jet propulsion fuel tanks operational in January that will safeguard the environment as well as increase safety and mission efficiency. ![]()
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