Refer to NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustion Liquid Code and
NFPA 30A - Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages.
If the AST will be installed outside, I recommend using a vaulted double-wall AST with a good quality weatherproof exterior finish in lieu of a diked tank. Diked tanks...
I have never heard of this type of system. It sounds like a bad idea to me and I wouldn't do it. Ceiling mounted exhaust fans typically don't develop much static pressure and the air will have trouble traveling 5 stories when the turbine is not turning.
If you do use this system, I would...
Tonnage is the unit of measure used to describe cooling capacity. It is a term that goes back to the beginning of the air conditioning industry when they used ice for cooling buildings. One ton of cooling is based on the amount of heat needed to melt one ton (2000 lbs.) of ice in a 24 hour...
A few weeks ago I attended a seminar about the Mitsubishi City Multi Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems. They mentioned this type of system is particularly well suited for historic buildings, especially buildings located in urban areas. The indoor units can be surfaced mounted if necessary and...
