Argus Consulting provided engineering planning and design services for a new JP-8 aircraft fuel receiving, storage distribution facility to serve C-17s at Missouri Air National Guard operations at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

The Preparation
The project site required extensive preparation (imported fill material) to establish the elevation of the new facility above the flood plain. The site development included infrastructure and utility systems, vehicular pavements and area surfacing.

Aircraft Fuel System
The aircraft fuel system concept was based upon unloading fuel from over-the-road transport trucks and loading aircraft refueler vehicles. The fuel facility included multiple fuel unloading and loading islands, two-2,500 BBL above ground fuel storage tanks, concrete retention dikes and equipment to meter, filter, pump, monitor and control fuel flow. Consistent with Military Specifications, piping, pumps, filters and specialty components were of stainless steel construction.

Auto Gasoline System
Also associated with this project was an extensive auto gasoline system comprised of tanks, pumps, meters, and inventory controls. This system is the vehicular fuel system for the entire base.