Crash-resistant Bulk Fluid Cargo Distribution Terminal

摘要

The present invention describes a bulk fluid (wet or dry) cargo distribution terminal (10). The distribution terminal has a silo storage area (10A), a compartmentalized area (10B) which has designated inspecting, refilling and delivering/stacking stations (10C-10E). These storage and compartment areas are protected by fortified walls (11 a-11 e). Adjacent to the inspecting, refilling and delivering stations is a driveway (14). Trailers and prime movers carry IMO tanks and/or freight containers (22) for refilling or delivering. Located at entry and exit points of the driveway are guard-houses (72a, 72b) to ensure safe operation at the distribution terminal. Overhead cranes (41 a-41 c) serve mechanical handling at the various stations and driveway.