A gas station is a set of equipment designed for refueling vehicles. In recent years, the number of them has been increasing rapidly in all cities. Before opening a gas station, it is necessary to develop a business plan, decide on its placement. The next step is to purchase equipment. Let’s take a closer look at what is needed to open a gas station. Do not save money on the purchase of equipment when opening a gas station. It must be of high quality so that it can serve perfectly for a long time. In addition, the use of fuels and lubricants is unsafe, so equipment defects can lead to serious negative consequences. The list of equipment may vary depending on the specialization of the enterprise, the additional services provided by the gas station. In general, the Mandatory Equipment List for Opening a Gas Station includes:

1. Fuel dispenser:

The fuel dispenser is the core equipment of the gas station and is responsible for providing fuel to the vehicle. According to different models and fuel types (such as gasoline, diesel, etc.), the appropriate fuel dispenser should be selected. The fuel dispenser is an oil metering device that directly refuels motor vehicles. It forms a complete fuel supply system with oil tanks, pipelines, pipe fittings, valves, etc. The fuel dispenser is composed of four major assemblies: oil pump, oil-gas separator, meter, counter, and other parts such as motors and oil guns. Any type of fuel dispenser can be regarded as consisting of this large assembly and some other simple parts.

The flow meter is a device used to measure the amount of fuel in a fuel dispenser, and is usually installed inside the fuel dispenser. The flow meter has the characteristics of high precision, high reliability, and high degree of automation, which ensures the accuracy of the amount of fuel.

The fuel nozzle is the terminal of the fuel dispenser oil system and is a tool for refueling the receiving vehicle. Because it is easy to operate, the oil supply can be adjusted, and it is safe and reliable. Gas stations are equipped with various types of fuel nozzles to provide fuel to cars. Gas station staff need to regularly check the condition of the fuel nozzle, including whether the nozzle is blocked and whether the automatic stop function is normal.

All power mechanisms and facilities, control mechanisms and facilities required to complete the production service tasks of the gas station, as well as their attached food, instruments, etc., are all gas station machinery and equipment. The machinery and equipment of gas stations generally include 6 categories: storage equipment, transmission equipment, refueling equipment, power equipment, transportation equipment and fire safety equipment.

2. Oil storage tanks:

Oil storage tanks are used to store fuel, generally underground or semi-underground oil storage tanks. When choosing an oil storage tank, factors such as capacity, corrosion resistance and safety should be considered. Oil tanks are containers for storing crude oil or other petroleum products. They are used in refineries, oil fields, oil depots and other industries. The oil tank area consists of multiple oil tanks.

3. Oil pipelines:

Oil pipelines are used to transport fuel from oil storage tanks to refueling machines, generally using seamless steel pipes or reinforced plastic pipes. When laying oil pipelines, ensure that the pipelines are well sealed to avoid oil leakage accidents.

4. Oil and gas recovery equipment

Oil and gas recovery equipment refers to equipment used to recover waste gas and waste water generated during refueling. Oil and gas recovery equipment can effectively reduce the pollution of waste gas and waste water to the environment and protect the environment.

5. Gas station management system

The gas station management system refers to a comprehensive management system used to manage various operational activities of gas stations. The gas station management and monitoring system can realize the management and monitoring of gas stations in terms of refueling, sales, inventory, finance, etc., and improve the management level and operational efficiency of gas stations.

Besides, explosion-proof electrical appliances such as explosion-proof lamps and explosion-proof switches should be used in gas stations to ensure the safe operation of gas stations. According to relevant regulations, gas stations must be equipped with fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher boxes and other firefighting equipment to deal with emergencies. In addition, gas stations usually have convenience stores that provide value-added services such as food, beverages, daily necessities, etc. Convenience store staff need to manage the inventory of convenience stores, keep the store environment clean, and provide good services.