OPTIMASI KINERJA POMPA UNTUK PENGISIAN 4 TANGKI 1000 KL DENGAN FLOWRATE 70 KL/JAM

Abstract

Fuel tank filling operations require efficient and reliable pumping systems, especially when handling large volumes in industrial or aviation fuel storage facilities. This study analyzes and optimizes the pumping process for filling four storage tanks, each with a capacity of 1,000 kiloliters (kl), using centrifugal pumps with a flowrate of 70 kl/h. Four operational scenarios were evaluated: the use of 1, 2, 3, and 4 pumps running simultaneously. Simulation results show that filling a single tank with one pump takes approximately 14.29 hours, resulting in a total time of 57.14 hours for all four tanks. The use of two or three pumps in parallel reduces total time by nearly 50%, while operating four pumps concurrently reduces the total filling time to just 14.29 hours. This paper concludes that parallel pumping configurations significantly improve time efficiency and operational flexibility, especially when supported by proper manifold design and flow control systems