Site management system for containing hazardous spills and leaks

Abstract

An improved system for monitoring fuel storage and handling equipment which employs containment devices, leak detectors, storage tank level detectors, containment shrouds surrounding each mechanical device for extraction or addition of fuel from storage tanks is presented in which nonmechanical fluid sensors provide communications of the detection of fluid to a central processor which receives all sensor communications and provides a signal of the presence of fluid from the handling and storage equipment. The improvement incorporates various incidental emissions sensors placed proximate to containment devices. The incidental emissions sensors are indirectly actuated by the detection of spills and leaks and are in communication with the central processor. The system may also incorporate fail safe self diagnostic devices and differentiating sensors. In a preferred embodiment, Hall Effect sensors are used.

I claim as my invention: 
     
       1. In a system for monitoring fuel storage and handling equipment comprising a plurality of containment devices, leak detectors, storage tank level detectors, containment shrouds substantially surrounding each mechanical device for extraction or addtion of fuel from storage tanks, said shroud having fluid sensors providing communications of the detection of fluid in said shroud, and a central processor, said processor receiving all sensor communications and point of sale data originating from a point of sale processor, said processor providing a signal of the presence of fluid from said handling and storage equipment, the improvement comprising: a fail-safe monitoring means in communication with said central processor wherein said processor integrates point of sale data and accounting data with sensor communications.